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International Career
Cristiano Ronaldo's international career with Portugal has been highly successful, marked by numerous records and tournament victories.
20 August 2003
International Debut
Ronaldo made his international debut for Portugal at the age of 18 in a match against Kazakhstan.
UEFA Euro 2004
First International Goal
Ronaldo scored his first international goal at Euro 2004 in a group stage match against Greece. Portugal reached the final but lost to Greece again.
2006 FIFA World Cup
Youngest Goalscorer for Portugal
At the age of 21 years and 132 days, Ronaldo became the youngest ever goalscorer for Portugal at a World Cup finals during the 2006 tournament.
July 2008
Captaincy
Ronaldo assumed the captaincy of the Portugal national team.
UEFA Euro 2016
First Major Tournament Title
Ronaldo led Portugal to their first major tournament title at Euro 2016, where they won the championship.
2019
UEFA Nations League Victory
Ronaldo led Portugal to victory in the inaugural UEFA Nations League, receiving the top scorer award in the finals.
2023
Most International Caps and Goals
Ronaldo became the player with the most international caps and goals in men's football history.
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