Euro 2024 Qualifying, Portugal Vs Liechtenstein: Cristiano Ronaldo Scripts History In 4-0 Win Over Liechtenstein - In Pics

Former Manchester United star, Cristiano Ronaldo was back as a starter with Portugal's national team as he scripted history to become the most-capped player in men’s international football on Thursday, scoring twice in a 4-0 rout of Liechtenstein in 2024 European Championship qualifying. The game marked the debut of coach Roberto Martínez with Portugal. Cristiano Ronaldo converted a penalty kick and scored off a free kick while making his 197th appearance with the national team. The 38-year-old is also the all-time scoring leader in men’s football and took his tally to 120 goals after scoring with his penalty kick in the 51st and a powerful free kick from just outside the area in the 63rd minute. Ronaldo received a standing ovation after being substituted by Gonçalo Ramos in the 78th minute.

Updated: 24 Mar 2023 9:26 am

Euro 2024: Portugal vs Liechtenstein | Photo: AP/Armando Franca

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, left, and Portugal's Diogo Dalot applaud supporters at the end of the Euro 2024 group J qualifying soccer match between Portugal and Liechtenstein at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Portugal.

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, centre left, posing for photo with Liechtenstein's Jakob Lorenz after the Euro 2024 group J qualifying soccer match between Portugal and Liechtenstein at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Portugal.

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal's Bernardo Silva sit on the bench after being substituted during the Euro 2024 group J qualifying soccer match between Portugal and Liechtenstein at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Portugal.

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal during the Euro 2024 group J qualifying soccer match between Portugal and Liechtenstein at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Portugal.

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the Euro 2024 group J qualifying soccer match between Portugal and Liechtenstein at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Portugal.

Portugal's Bernardo Silva celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Euro 2024 group J qualifying soccer match between Portugal and Liechtenstein at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Portugal.

Fans take a selfie at half time during the Euro 2024 group J qualifying soccer match between Portugal and Liechtenstein at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Portugal.

Portugal fans cheer their team during the Euro 2024 group J qualifying soccer match between Portugal and Liechtenstein at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Portugal.

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo makes an attempt to score during the Euro 2024 group J qualifying soccer match between Portugal and Liechtenstein at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Portugal.

Portugal's Joao Cancelo scores his side's opening goal during the Euro 2024 group J qualifying soccer match between Portugal and Liechtenstein at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Portugal.