David de Gea, a former teammate of Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United, expressed his reaction as the Portugal captain achieved a remarkable milestone, completing his 200th international appearance. The Spanish goalkeeper’s response underscores the significance of this record-breaking feat by Ronaldo, as both players have shared a history of camaraderie on the field.
On Tuesday, June 20, the forward made history by scoring a late winner in Portugal’s 1-0 victory against Iceland in the UEFA Euro Qualifiers. This remarkable achievement also saw him become the first-ever men’s player to reach 200 international appearances, earning him a well-deserved place in the Guinness World Records.
“2?? ????? with the same commitment, dedication, and responsibility, just like the first time I played with this jersey. I am here, continuing to score, pursuing my dream, and giving my all for the team and for our country. Por Amor a Portugal,” an article from sportskeeda mentioned.
Cristiano Ronaldo faced a tough situation in his second season with Manchester United, as manager Erik Ten Hag often used him sparingly. However, during a Premier League match against Everton in October 2022, Ronaldo came off the bench to replace the injured Anthony Martial and scored the winning goal at Goodison Park. This milestone goal marked the 700th in his club career.
De Gea said, “He’s never been in this situation before, but the way he trains every day 100 per cent, and the way he takes care of his mind and body is unbelievable. It’s something else. This is why he scored the winner today, he does a lot for the team. It’s not an easy time for him, but he showed he’s a great player,” an article from sportskeeda wrote.