'Goal accomplished' - Cristiano Ronaldo's selfless response to Portugal Euro 2024 qualifiers

27.03.2023 - 16:17 manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Former Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo has praised Portugal's achievements in Euro 2024 qualifying rather than his own personal accomplishments after his national team made it two wins from two matches.

During the international break, Ronaldo broke yet another record as he became the most capped international footballer of all time in the 4-0 victory over Liechtenstein.

Following his appearance against Luxembourg, the 38-year-old earned his 198th cap putting him two ahead of Kuwait's Bader Almotawaa.

To mark the historic moment, Al Nassr's captain scored a brace against both European minnows as Portugal surged to the top of Group J with a 100 per cent record after two qualifying matches.

Football 2024 qualifiers Cristiano Ronaldo Roberto Martínez Rui Patricio Bernardo Silva Manchester Portugal Saudi Arabia Kuwait Liechtenstein Luxembourg

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