Cristiano Ronaldo branded ‘most clutch player of all time’ as he marks 200th game for Portugal with last-minute winner
CRISTIANO RONALDO has been branded the “most clutch player of all time.”
That’s after marking his record 200th international game with a last-minute winner for Portugal.
Ronaldo was presented with a Guinness World Record before last night’s victory over Iceland for becoming the first male football player to reach 200 international caps for his country.
The veteran striker, 38, remains a key player for Portugal despite leaving Manchester United for Al-Nassr earlier this year.
And Ronaldo, who was picked up by a fan during his last game, confirmed his evergreen pedigree with an 89th minute in the crunch Euro qualifier.
The hitman fired home from close range before being made to wait for a lengthy VAR check.
Once confirmed, it sparked wild celebrations among Portugal players.
And it also extended Ronaldo’s record international goal streak to 123.
He now has five goals in four Euro qualifiers to help Portugal kept their 100 per cent record going.
Speaking after the game, Ronaldo said: "For me it's an unbelievable achievement, it's amazing. And, of course to score the winning goal, it's even more special.
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"We didn't play so well but sometimes football is like that but we scored a goal and, in my opinion, we deserved it. I'm so happy because of 200 caps, but this is even more special."
Ronaldo wasn’t the only person who was pleased, with plenty of fans hailing his incredible record achievement and subsequent match winner.
One said: “Cristiano Ronaldo for you, the most clutch player of all time.”
Another declared: “Beautiful to see him still doing it for Portugal.”
One noted: “We love you Cristiano Ronaldo.”
Another added: “Ronaldo’s passion for the game is absolutely crazy, he’s 38 and celebrating like it’s his first goal.”
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