{
  "id": 9977854,
  "title": "FULL LIST: Ronaldo extends record as Europe’s most-capped international, 14 others",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/full-list-ronaldo-extends-record-as-europes-most-capped-international",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T12:42:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/full-list-ronaldo-extends-record-as-europes-most-capped-international-14-others/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cristiano Ronaldo has extended his record as Europe's most-capped men's international player by reaching 234 appearances for Portugal. The 41-year-old Portuguese star achieved this milestone during his side's 1-0 victory over Wales in the UEFA Nations League Group D opener. Ronaldo became the first player to reach 200 international appearances when he scored the winning goal against Iceland in June 2023, and he surpassed Sergio Ramos' European record of 180 appearances in 2021.",
  "summary": "Cristiano Ronaldo has extended his record as Europe’s most-capped men’s international player, reaching 234 appearances for Portugal. See the full list. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-ronaldo-extends-record-as-europes-most-capped-international-14-others/",
  "key_points": [
    "Ronaldo extends record to 234 appearances for Portugal",
    "Becomes first player with 200+ international caps",
    "Surpasses Sergio Ramos' European record of 180 appearances"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "FULL LIST: Ronaldo extends record as Europe’s most-capped international, 14 others",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/full-list-ronaldo-extends-record-as-europes-most-capped-international-9978896",
        "published": "2026-09-26T12:50:47.000Z"
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}