Regarded as one of the GOATs of football, Cristiano Ronaldo was hounored by the Portuguese Football Federation, where the international star was awarded the prestigious 'Platinum Quinas Trophy' during the Quinas de Ouro Gala 2024. Ronaldo was awarded for being an outstanding ambassador for Portugal, having featured in over 200 football matches for their national team. Cristiano Ronaldo Pens Down Adorable Happy Birthday Wish For Daughter Alana Martina As She Turns 7 (See Post).

The Portuguese Football Federation were partnered with the Professional Football Players' Union and the National Association of Football Coaches, who jointly organised the ceremony in Lisbon, where Prime Minister Luis Montenegro was in attendance.

Cristiano Ronaldo Receiving Platinum Quinas Honour

 

Making his debut for Portugal in 2003, aged 18, Ronaldo came through the youth system, and since then appeared in 216 games for the Portuguese national football team. Ronaldo is Portugal's most-capped football player and sits on top of the all-time top male scorers list, with 133 goals, ahead of Argentina's Lionel Messi and Iran's Ali Daei. Cristiano Ronaldo Draws Flak from Indian Doctor 'The Liver Doc' for Promoting Health Supplement 'Infamously Associated With Liver Injury and Failure'.

Upon receiving the award, the 39-year-old recalled his 21-year-old career and further praised Portugal as a country for providing all the amenities for all sports and not football. Ronaldo, who currently plays for Al Nassr, started his club career with Sporting CP, before moving to high-profile teams like Manchester United and Real Madrid, which shaped the legend's career.

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