Cristiano Ronaldo mentioned on Monday he would “by no means quit” taking part in for Portugal as he prepares to make his 2 hundredth worldwide look in opposition to Iceland in Euro 2024 qualifying. The 38-year-old set a brand new males’s worldwide report when he gained his 197th cap in opposition to Liechtenstein in March. “I’ll by no means quit coming right here (to the Portugal nationwide group), as a result of it is at all times a dream,” he advised a press convention in Reykjavik forward of Tuesday’s match.

“Reaching 200 worldwide matches is not for simply anybody, it reveals the love I’ve for my nation and my group.”

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

“It will be spectacular to crown my 2 hundredth worldwide recreation with a objective,” added Ronaldo, the all-time males’s report worldwide scorer with 122 objectives.

“I am not chasing data, they’re chasing me. I am pleased as a result of it is a part of my motivation to proceed on the highest stage with the group.

“It is one thing I by no means thought I would accomplish.”

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

“A participant reaching 200 matches, that is distinctive,” mentioned the previous Belgium boss.

“It is a supply of pleasure for Portuguese soccer.”

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

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