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  "id": 9978896,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T12:50:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/full-list-ronaldo-extends-record-as-europes-most-capped-international-14-others/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cristiano Ronaldo has set a new record as Europe's most-capped men's international player with 234 appearances for Portugal. The 41-year-old broke the previous European record of 180 caps, held by Spain's Sergio Ramos, in 2021. Ronaldo made his 200th appearance against Iceland in June 2023, scoring an 89th-minute winner. He reached 234 after Portugal's 1-0 win over Wales in the UEFA Nations League Group D opener. Ronaldo is also Europe's leading international goalscorer, with 144 goals as of summer 2026.",
  "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/",
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        "outlet": "Punch",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-26T12:42:47.000Z"
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  "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."
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