Ronaldo to become most-capped international footballer of all time tonight

If he plays in the Euro 2024 qualifier, Ronaldo will make his 197th appearance for his country and will become the most-capped international footballer of all time.

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The 38-year-old is currently level with Kuwait striker Badr Al-Mutawa, equalling the current record holder after facing Morocco at the World Cup.

He left the pitch that day in tears as Portugal were eliminated and it raised doubts as to whether he would play for his country again.

However, after refinding his form for Al Nassr, Ronaldo was called up to Roberto Martinez's first squad as manager for the opening qualifying matches for Euro 2024.

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And he is still determined to continue playing international football after he becomes the player with the most appearances of all time.

Ronaldo said: "Records are my motivation. I want to become the most-capped player in history. That would make me proud.

"But it doesn't stop there. I still want to be called up very often."

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The five-time Ballon d'Or winner is used to breaking records and will add another spectacular achievement to his glittering career.

Ronaldo is already the highest goalscorer of all time in international football (118) and is, of course, the record scorer for Portugal.

He has made the most Champions League appearances ever (183) while also scoring the most goals in the competition (140).

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And the icon has also netted the most goals in Euros history (14) while appearing at the most European Championship finals (5).

Ronaldo is now beginning his journey to reaching a sixth Euros finals and is set to break yet another record in the opening game of qualifying tonight.