Ronaldo will ‘never give up’ playing for Portugal

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Cristiano Ronaldo mentioned on Monday he would “never give up” taking part in for Portugal as he prepares to make his two hundredth worldwide look towards Iceland in Euro 2024 qualifying.

The 38-year-old set a brand new males’s worldwide report when he received his 197th cap towards Liechtenstein in March.

“I will never give up coming here (to the Portugal national team), because it’s always a dream,” he instructed a press convention in Reykjavik forward of Tuesday’s match.

“Reaching 200 international matches isn’t for just anyone, it shows the love I have for my country and my team.”

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Ronaldo has scored 4 objectives in three video games since Roberto Martinez took over as Portugal coach earlier this 12 months, however failed to search out the web in final week’s 3-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.

“It would be spectacular to crown my 200th international game with a goal,” added Ronaldo, the all-time males’s report worldwide scorer with 122 objectives.

“I’m not chasing records, they’re chasing me. I’m happy because it’s part of my motivation to continue at the highest level with the team.

“It’s something I never thought I’d accomplish.”

Martinez confirmed that the striker, who now performs for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, would begin the sport.

“A player reaching 200 matches, that’s unique,” mentioned the previous Belgium boss.

“It’s a source of pride for Portuguese football.”

Portugal already cruising in the direction of a spot at subsequent 12 months’s Euro in Germany, sitting prime of Group J after scoring 13 objectives with out reply in three straight wins.