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Portugal vs Iceland:Cristiano Ronaldo scored in a 1-0 victory in his historic 200th int'l cap

During Portugal vs Iceland, Cristiano Ronaldo scored a last-minute winner on his 200th cap for his country.

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During Portugal vs Iceland, Cristiano Ronaldo scored a last-minute winner on his historic night as he became the first men's player to win 200 international caps in their Euro 2024 qualifying.

The 38-year-old turned home Goncalo Inacio's header from close range.

The goal was initially ruled out for an Inacio offside but was awarded by the video assistant referee.

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Cristiano Ronaldo was given a Guinness World Records certificate for his achievements before kick-off (Image- BBC)

That was Ronaldo's 123rd international goal, extending his world record during Portugal vs Iceland.

Al-Nassr's Ronaldo broke Kuwait forward Bader Al-Mutawa's 196-cap record in March - and was given a certificate by Guinness World Records before kick-off to mark this latest landmark.

Ronaldo is in his 20th year of playing for Portugal, having made his international debut in 2003, and is still a regular in the team despite leaving Europe for Saudi Arabia after the World Cup.

The former Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus forward has won the Ballon d'Or five times.

His fifth goal of Euro 2024 qualifying helped take Portugal on to four wins from four games.

Iceland, who have only won once, had Willum Willumsson sent off for two bookings with 10 minutes to go.

Iceland were reduced to 10 men after 80 minutes when Willum Willumsson was sent off.

After four matches played, Portugal sit two points clear of Slovakia, who won 1-0 at Liechtenstein thanks to Denis Vavro's first-half strike.

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