Cristiano Ronaldo stated 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 advised 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.”

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 one thing I by no means thought I’d accomplish.”

Martinez confirmed that the striker, who now plays for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, would start the game.

“A participant reaching 200 matches, that is distinctive,” said the former Belgium boss.

“It’s a supply of satisfaction for Portuguese soccer.”

Portugal are already cruising towards a place at next year’s Euro in Germany, sitting top of Group J after scoring 13 goals without reply in three straight wins.

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