"CR200", "Unreal longevity" - Fans react as Cristiano Ronaldo creates history by starting for Portugal against Iceland

Cristiano Ronaldo has achieved yet another milestone after being named in Portugal's starting lineup to face Iceland in their Euro 2024 qualifier on Tuesday. The iconic forward has become the first player to reach 200 appearances in international football.

Ronaldo, 38, continues to turn back the years for club and country and is still key for Portugal. He has bagged 122 goals in 199 appearances for Selecao das Quinas heading into the game. That's also a record for any male player in international football.

The Al Nassr frontman will be eager to add to his goal tally after making history once again. The legendary attacker last netted for his national team in a 6-0 thrashing of Luxembourg in March.

His Portugal side are looking to keep their winning momentum going in Group J of their Euro 2024 qualifiers. They remain perfect in three games, thanks to their 3-0 victory at home against Bosnia and Herzegovina at the weekend.

Roberto Martinez has made a fine start to life as the Selecao's new manager, winning all three games. He will look to add another win to his record and has named his team to take on Iceland at Laugardalsvollur.

The much sought-after Diogo Costa starts in goal, with Ruben Dias, Pepe and Danilo Pereira in defence. Meanwhile, Diogo Dalot and Joao Cancelo are both at wing-back, with Ruben Neves and Bruno Fernandes in midfield. Bernardo Silva and Rafael Leao join Ronaldo in attack.

Fans are applauding Cristiano Ronaldo for reaching 200 caps for Portugal, with one tweeting:

"CR200"

Another fan has lauded the legendary striker's longevity:

"Unreal longevity"

Here's how Twitter reacted to yet another accomplishment for the Portuguese great to add to his long list:

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Cristiano Ronaldo vows to continue international career with Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo makes claim over his international future.

There have been question marks over how long fans have left watching Cristiano Ronaldo represent Portugal. There were suggestions that he could hang up his international boots after the Selecao's exit from the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

However, Ronaldo has said that he will continue playing for his national team, as it's a dream (via GOAL):

"I'll stay here until I, the (football federation) president and the coach believe I can. I'll never give up coming here, because it's always a dream. Representing the national team is the height of the career. I want to keep playing, make my family, friends and Portuguese happy."

Ronaldo won the European Championships with the Selecao in 2016. He's yet to win the World Cup, but you wouldn't put it past him trying to do so in 2026.