The 38\u002Dyear\u002Dold scored four goals in Portugal\u0027s first two games in 2024 European Championship qualifying
The goals came against European minnows but seemed to be enough to restore Ronaldo’s confidence and his role as a starter with the national team.
The disappointing World Cup, added to his decision to accept a lucrative deal from Saudi club Al Nassr, had put in doubt his future with the national team. He said last week he wasn’t sure if he would ever play internationally again and only returned after reflecting with his family and realizing it wasn’t time to “throw in the towel” yet.
Martinez said he was thrilled with the attitude shown by Ronaldo in the coach’s first two games in charge. With his four goals at the start of the Martinez era, Ronaldo extended his international scoring record to 122 goals, 13 more than former Iran striker Ali Daei. Ronaldo’s 198th international appearance on Sunday left him two ahead of Kuwait’s Bader Al-Mutawa.
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