Ronaldo earned his 196th international cap at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, however, he was unable to break the record at the tournament as his team crashed out in the quarterfinals. He was afforded the opportunity to achieve this feat upon being awarded a place in his national squad’s Euro 2024 qualifying match by new Portugal boss Roberto Martinez.

Prior to the release of Portugal’s lineup for Thursday night’s game, there was mass speculation regarding whether or not Ronaldo would receive a place in the national squad going forward. The 37-year-old was omitted from the starting 11 in each of Portugal’s knockout round games in the World Cup, with his replacement Goncalo Ramos scoring a hat trick during the 6-1 win over Switzerland in the round of 16.

In addition to the all-time appearances record, Ronaldo has also scored the most international goals of all time with 118.

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According to Santos, Ronaldo’s availability for the South Korea game is dependent on whether or not he is able to partake in team practice on Thursday and if he shows that he is in good condition.

Ronaldo missed out on team training on Wednesday, instead opting to remain at the gym and focus on recovery and other specific exercises. Considering that his team has already qualified for the knockout stages, the Portugal captain could be rested even if he is considered fit for the clash.

Portugal defeated Ghana 3-2 in their opening group game after which they beat Uruguay 2-0. Currently, on top of the Group H standings, Portugal is guaranteed a top-two finish and thus progression to the Round of 16.

Santos expressed confidence in his players’ abilities while acknowledging the tough schedule they face with a game roughly every four days. PSG defender Nuno Mendes will miss the rest of the World Cup after sustaining a thigh injury during the Uruguay game.

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“In the match between Portugal and Uruguay, using the Connected Ball Technology housed in Adidas’ Al Rihla Official Match Ball, we are able to definitively show no contact on the ball from Cristiano Ronaldo for the opening goal in the game,” a statement from FIFA on behalf of ball manufacturer Adidas read.

The 54th-minute goal came about when Bruno Fernandes crossed the ball into the box. While Ronaldo claimed to have touched it before it went into the Uruguayan net, neither Fernandes nor Portugal coach Fernando Santos could confirm that Ronaldo made contact with the ball.

FIFA remains adamant that its technology has made the correct call, claiming that the 500Hz IMU sensor contained within the ball enables a highly accurate analysis.

The technology within the World Cup’s official match balls provides real-time data to match officials, namely every touch that players make with the ball. This assists the officials to make more accurate refereeing decisions while also improving the speed and quality of VAR decisions.

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“I think he likes to work under that criticism from everyone, so I pray all of you to keep doing that because he gets the best of himself when you guys do that,” Fernandes told the press. He added that playing alongside Ronaldo in the national team has been a “dream come true”.

Earlier this week, Ronaldo’s contract with Manchester United was terminated by mutual consent. Despite the controversy surrounding his departure from the club, the 37-year-old insisted that he remains fully focused on performing for Portugal at the World Cup. Asked about his performance, Ronaldo stated that the most important thing was that Portugal won what he considered to be a crucial match.

Portugal is now top of Group H and will next face Uruguay on Monday after which they will play South Korea on Friday.

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“I didn’t read the interview so I’m OK with that,” Fernandes confirmed. “As I said before, now it’s the national team, it’s Portugal. The coach made a point that it’s us, he made that point since I came with the national team in 2017.”That is still clear, that in his mind the main thing here is the national team and us so we have to be focused on the World Cup.”

Ronaldo missed a training session with the Portugal team on Wednesday after picking up a stomach bug and was unable to recover in time for the team’s 4-0 victory over Nigeria in a pre-World Cup friendly game on Thursday.

While Fernandes may believe that the controversial interview has had no effect on the Portugal squad ahead of the World Cup, the situation at Manchester United appears markedly different.

Executives at Man Utd are expected to take action against Ronaldo once all of the facts regarding the situation are established.

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“Ronaldo has a gastritis and did not train today in order to recover and rest,” Portugal coach Fernando Santos announced on Wednesday. “It’s a condition that doesn’t help much, as it affects the players a lot, they lose a lot of liquid, they weaken. He won’t be ready for tomorrow, for sure.”

The 37-year-old player also missed out on Portugal’s training session on Wednesday as a result of this bug. While Santos was asked by a reporter if Ronaldo was indeed ill or if his absence was a result of his interview with Piers Morgan earlier this week, Santos confirmed that he is genuinely ill, adding that Ronaldo is “in no condition to play.”

During his interview, Ronaldo criticized what he considered to be a lack of change at Manchester United since the departure of former manager Sir Alex Ferguson, adding that he has no respect for current manager Erik ten Hag. Santos assured that he respects Ronaldo’s opinion and that this interview will have no effect on the national team going into the World Cup.

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During a recent appearance on an event celebrating his feat of becoming the highest goalscorer in terms of international goals, Ronaldo said that his “road is not over yet.” He said that he wants to be part of the national team for a few more years and revealed he is eyeing a spot on Euro 2024 squad.

“I still feel motivated, my ambition is high,” Ronaldo said. “I’m in a team with young people. I want to be part of this World Cup and the European too; I’m going to assume that right away.”

Cristiano Ronaldo will be 39 once the Euro 2024 kicks off, but there is no denying that he will still be a great addition to the national team. Despite his age, Ronaldo demonstrated that he can be an impactful player, having scored 18 goals in Premier League last season.

Cristiano Ronaldo made his senior debut with the Portugal national football team in 2003 and has since made a total of 189 appearances while scoring 117 goals. He has been Portugal’s captain since 2007 and has since led them to one European Championship trophy and one UEFA Nations League title.

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Entering the match, Ronaldo had 109 international goals next to his name, tying him with Iran’s Ali Daei. The new Manchester United player didn’t have to wait too long for an opportunity to break the record as Portugal was awarded a penalty in the 15th minute.  Ronaldo stepped up to take the kick but had his shot saved by Ireland’s goalie Gavin Bazunu.

Portugal then fell behind late in the first half and struggled to create chances for the better part of the second period before Ronaldo took over the game. The 36-year-old first scored in the 89th minute to give Portugal the equalizer and break the tie with Daei. He then added another goal in extra time to seal the win for his country and increase his international goals tally to 111.

“This record is mine, and it is unique,” Ronaldo told reporters after the match. “I’m extremely happy, and it’s another one for my career.”

Cristiano Ronaldo previously broke the record for most European Championships goals at EURO 2020 in June, when he netted five times and took home the tournament’s Golden Boot. He also became the only player to both appear and score on five different Euros.

Ronaldo made a total of 180 appearances on the international stage with Portugal and helped his country win the UEFA European Championship in 2016.

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“Cristiano is a Real Madrid legend and has all my affection and respect,” Ancelotti wrote on Twitter. “I’ve never considered signing him. We look forward.”

Cristiano Ronaldo spent nine seasons with Real Madrid, during which he helped the club win two La Liga trophies and four Champions League honors. He also became the club’s top goalscorer in the process.

Ronaldo left Spain in 2018 and joined Seria A powerhouse Juventus. He won two league titles in Italy and continued to have individual success, but the club’s poor performances in the 2020-21 season and lack of success in European competition sparked rumors about the 36-year-old player’s exit.

Earlier in the summer, it was reported that Ronaldo wanted to leave Juve and had Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid as his preferred destinations. But options now seem to be off the table. PSG signed rival Lionel Messi in a blockbuster move earlier this month, while Ancelotti now ruled out his Santiago Bernabeu comeback.

The most realistic scenario for Ronaldo seems to be staying with Juventus for one more season and then deciding on the future once he becomes a free agent next summer.

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The first record came immediately after Ronaldo took the field, as this was his fifth time to play at the EUROs. The previous record was four tournaments, shared between 17 players.

Ronaldo then scored from a penalty kick in the 87th minute to give Portugal a 2-0 lead, which increased his goal tally at the EUROs to 10. This meant he surpassed France legend Michel Platini and became the player with the most goals in European Championship history.

Ronaldo added another goal several minutes later, further solidifying his place at the top.

The performance against Hungary saw Ronaldo make several other entries in the history books. He extended some of the records he already owned including most games played in any European Championships (22). The Juventus star also inched closer to becoming the best international goalscorer in the history of soccer.

Ronaldo now has 106 goals in 176 games for Portugal and finds himself just three goals behind record-holder Ali Daei of Iran.

“Players who have longevity in football are those who can adapt,” said Ronaldo about his ability to remain efficient in front of the goal for so long. “The numbers speak for themselves: I have adapted from 18 to 36. I always work to achieve things on a personal and collective level.”

Ronaldo will have a chance to continue his tear at EUROs on Saturday, when Portugal faces Germany in their second game of the EURO 2020 Group Stage.

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Ronaldo earned his 196th international cap at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, however, he was unable to break the record at the tournament as his team crashed out in the quarterfinals. He was afforded the opportunity to achieve this feat upon being awarded a place in his national squad’s Euro 2024 qualifying match by new Portugal boss Roberto Martinez.

Prior to the release of Portugal’s lineup for Thursday night’s game, there was mass speculation regarding whether or not Ronaldo would receive a place in the national squad going forward. The 37-year-old was omitted from the starting 11 in each of Portugal’s knockout round games in the World Cup, with his replacement Goncalo Ramos scoring a hat trick during the 6-1 win over Switzerland in the round of 16.

In addition to the all-time appearances record, Ronaldo has also scored the most international goals of all time with 118.

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According to Santos, Ronaldo’s availability for the South Korea game is dependent on whether or not he is able to partake in team practice on Thursday and if he shows that he is in good condition.

Ronaldo missed out on team training on Wednesday, instead opting to remain at the gym and focus on recovery and other specific exercises. Considering that his team has already qualified for the knockout stages, the Portugal captain could be rested even if he is considered fit for the clash.

Portugal defeated Ghana 3-2 in their opening group game after which they beat Uruguay 2-0. Currently, on top of the Group H standings, Portugal is guaranteed a top-two finish and thus progression to the Round of 16.

Santos expressed confidence in his players’ abilities while acknowledging the tough schedule they face with a game roughly every four days. PSG defender Nuno Mendes will miss the rest of the World Cup after sustaining a thigh injury during the Uruguay game.

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“In the match between Portugal and Uruguay, using the Connected Ball Technology housed in Adidas’ Al Rihla Official Match Ball, we are able to definitively show no contact on the ball from Cristiano Ronaldo for the opening goal in the game,” a statement from FIFA on behalf of ball manufacturer Adidas read.

The 54th-minute goal came about when Bruno Fernandes crossed the ball into the box. While Ronaldo claimed to have touched it before it went into the Uruguayan net, neither Fernandes nor Portugal coach Fernando Santos could confirm that Ronaldo made contact with the ball.

FIFA remains adamant that its technology has made the correct call, claiming that the 500Hz IMU sensor contained within the ball enables a highly accurate analysis.

The technology within the World Cup’s official match balls provides real-time data to match officials, namely every touch that players make with the ball. This assists the officials to make more accurate refereeing decisions while also improving the speed and quality of VAR decisions.

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“I think he likes to work under that criticism from everyone, so I pray all of you to keep doing that because he gets the best of himself when you guys do that,” Fernandes told the press. He added that playing alongside Ronaldo in the national team has been a “dream come true”.

Earlier this week, Ronaldo’s contract with Manchester United was terminated by mutual consent. Despite the controversy surrounding his departure from the club, the 37-year-old insisted that he remains fully focused on performing for Portugal at the World Cup. Asked about his performance, Ronaldo stated that the most important thing was that Portugal won what he considered to be a crucial match.

Portugal is now top of Group H and will next face Uruguay on Monday after which they will play South Korea on Friday.

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“I didn’t read the interview so I’m OK with that,” Fernandes confirmed. “As I said before, now it’s the national team, it’s Portugal. The coach made a point that it’s us, he made that point since I came with the national team in 2017.”That is still clear, that in his mind the main thing here is the national team and us so we have to be focused on the World Cup.”

Ronaldo missed a training session with the Portugal team on Wednesday after picking up a stomach bug and was unable to recover in time for the team’s 4-0 victory over Nigeria in a pre-World Cup friendly game on Thursday.

While Fernandes may believe that the controversial interview has had no effect on the Portugal squad ahead of the World Cup, the situation at Manchester United appears markedly different.

Executives at Man Utd are expected to take action against Ronaldo once all of the facts regarding the situation are established.

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“Ronaldo has a gastritis and did not train today in order to recover and rest,” Portugal coach Fernando Santos announced on Wednesday. “It’s a condition that doesn’t help much, as it affects the players a lot, they lose a lot of liquid, they weaken. He won’t be ready for tomorrow, for sure.”

The 37-year-old player also missed out on Portugal’s training session on Wednesday as a result of this bug. While Santos was asked by a reporter if Ronaldo was indeed ill or if his absence was a result of his interview with Piers Morgan earlier this week, Santos confirmed that he is genuinely ill, adding that Ronaldo is “in no condition to play.”

During his interview, Ronaldo criticized what he considered to be a lack of change at Manchester United since the departure of former manager Sir Alex Ferguson, adding that he has no respect for current manager Erik ten Hag. Santos assured that he respects Ronaldo’s opinion and that this interview will have no effect on the national team going into the World Cup.

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During a recent appearance on an event celebrating his feat of becoming the highest goalscorer in terms of international goals, Ronaldo said that his “road is not over yet.” He said that he wants to be part of the national team for a few more years and revealed he is eyeing a spot on Euro 2024 squad.

“I still feel motivated, my ambition is high,” Ronaldo said. “I’m in a team with young people. I want to be part of this World Cup and the European too; I’m going to assume that right away.”

Cristiano Ronaldo will be 39 once the Euro 2024 kicks off, but there is no denying that he will still be a great addition to the national team. Despite his age, Ronaldo demonstrated that he can be an impactful player, having scored 18 goals in Premier League last season.

Cristiano Ronaldo made his senior debut with the Portugal national football team in 2003 and has since made a total of 189 appearances while scoring 117 goals. He has been Portugal’s captain since 2007 and has since led them to one European Championship trophy and one UEFA Nations League title.

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Entering the match, Ronaldo had 109 international goals next to his name, tying him with Iran’s Ali Daei. The new Manchester United player didn’t have to wait too long for an opportunity to break the record as Portugal was awarded a penalty in the 15th minute.  Ronaldo stepped up to take the kick but had his shot saved by Ireland’s goalie Gavin Bazunu.

Portugal then fell behind late in the first half and struggled to create chances for the better part of the second period before Ronaldo took over the game. The 36-year-old first scored in the 89th minute to give Portugal the equalizer and break the tie with Daei. He then added another goal in extra time to seal the win for his country and increase his international goals tally to 111.

“This record is mine, and it is unique,” Ronaldo told reporters after the match. “I’m extremely happy, and it’s another one for my career.”

Cristiano Ronaldo previously broke the record for most European Championships goals at EURO 2020 in June, when he netted five times and took home the tournament’s Golden Boot. He also became the only player to both appear and score on five different Euros.

Ronaldo made a total of 180 appearances on the international stage with Portugal and helped his country win the UEFA European Championship in 2016.

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“Cristiano is a Real Madrid legend and has all my affection and respect,” Ancelotti wrote on Twitter. “I’ve never considered signing him. We look forward.”

Cristiano Ronaldo spent nine seasons with Real Madrid, during which he helped the club win two La Liga trophies and four Champions League honors. He also became the club’s top goalscorer in the process.

Ronaldo left Spain in 2018 and joined Seria A powerhouse Juventus. He won two league titles in Italy and continued to have individual success, but the club’s poor performances in the 2020-21 season and lack of success in European competition sparked rumors about the 36-year-old player’s exit.

Earlier in the summer, it was reported that Ronaldo wanted to leave Juve and had Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid as his preferred destinations. But options now seem to be off the table. PSG signed rival Lionel Messi in a blockbuster move earlier this month, while Ancelotti now ruled out his Santiago Bernabeu comeback.

The most realistic scenario for Ronaldo seems to be staying with Juventus for one more season and then deciding on the future once he becomes a free agent next summer.

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The first record came immediately after Ronaldo took the field, as this was his fifth time to play at the EUROs. The previous record was four tournaments, shared between 17 players.

Ronaldo then scored from a penalty kick in the 87th minute to give Portugal a 2-0 lead, which increased his goal tally at the EUROs to 10. This meant he surpassed France legend Michel Platini and became the player with the most goals in European Championship history.

Ronaldo added another goal several minutes later, further solidifying his place at the top.

The performance against Hungary saw Ronaldo make several other entries in the history books. He extended some of the records he already owned including most games played in any European Championships (22). The Juventus star also inched closer to becoming the best international goalscorer in the history of soccer.

Ronaldo now has 106 goals in 176 games for Portugal and finds himself just three goals behind record-holder Ali Daei of Iran.

“Players who have longevity in football are those who can adapt,” said Ronaldo about his ability to remain efficient in front of the goal for so long. “The numbers speak for themselves: I have adapted from 18 to 36. I always work to achieve things on a personal and collective level.”

Ronaldo will have a chance to continue his tear at EUROs on Saturday, when Portugal faces Germany in their second game of the EURO 2020 Group Stage.

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