Cristiano Ronaldo Makes History: Portugal's 41-Year-Old Captain Set for Record Sixth World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo has been named in Portugal's World Cup squad, becoming the first player in history to appear at six World Cups. The 41-year-old arrives with 143 international goals and the hunger of someone who still believes he can win it all.
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Cristiano Ronaldo has been named in Portugal's World Cup squad, becoming the first player in history to appear at six World Cups. The 41-year-old arrives with 143 international goals and the hunger of someone who still believes he can win it all.
- Ronaldo becomes the first player in history to appear at six World Cups.
- The 41-year-old arrives with 226 caps and 143 international goals — both all-time world records.
- He scored 28 goals for Al-Nassr this season, silencing doubts about his form.
- Portugal face Germany in Group E — a potential tournament-defining group-stage clash.
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