Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo scores his side's third goal during the Euro 2024 group J qualifying soccer match between Portugal and Liechtenstein at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Portugal, Thursday, March 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifiers, Portugal vs Liechtenstein Highlights: Cristiano Ronaldo set a new record for the most international caps as Portugal played Liechtenstein on Thursday and celebrated the milestone with a record-extending goal. Ronaldo, who turned 38 last month, won his 197th cap, surpassing Kuwait’s Bader Al-Mutawa, as he returned to the starting line-up and captained his country in their Euro 2024 Group J qualifier at the Jose Alvalade Stadium.
He converted a 51st-minute penalty – his first goal against the tiny Alpine principality – as the home side went 3-0 up after being only one goal ahead at the break. He would then go on to score a blistering free kick from the edge of the penalty area to complete his brace as Portugal went on to win 4-0.
The strikes extended Ronaldo’s record for the most goals in international football to 120, although he had earlier missed gilt-edged chances when he skied the ball in front of goal and glanced a header wide.
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