The all-time record-holder! Cristiano Ronaldo reaches another stratospheric milestone

Cristiano Ronaldo continues to rewrite the history of world football.

Details: Portugal's star captain Cristiano Ronaldo will be named in the starting XI for the opening Nations League match against Wales. The appearance will mark the 41-year-old forward's 234th game in a national-team shirt, further cementing his status as the undisputed world record-holder for international appearances.

Ahead of the match, the experienced forward took part in the pre-match warm-up with the main squad. The Portuguese star currently has 146 international goals and 979 goals across his professional career, bringing him ever closer to the coveted 1,000-goal mark. Portugal's new head coach, Jorge Jesus, has expressed complete confidence in the veteran, emphasizing his key role for the team.

It is worth noting that the 41-year-old Portuguese forward has played for Saudi club Al-Nassr since 2023, and last season helped the team win the Saudi Arabian league title. According to the authoritative Transfermarkt portal, the forward's current market value is estimated at €12 million.

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