<div><b><span style="font-size: 1rem;">Cristiano Ronaldo said on Monday he would "never give up" playing for Portugal as he prepares to make his 200th international appearance against Iceland in Euro 2024 qualifying.</span><br></b></div><div><br></div><div>The 38-year-old set a new men's international record when he won his 197th cap against Liechtenstein in March.</div><div><br></div><div>"I will never give up coming here (to the Portugal national team), because it's always a dream," he told a press conference in Reykjavik ahead of Tuesday's match.</div><div><br></div><div>"Reaching 200 international matches isn't for just anyone, it shows the love I have for my country and my team."</div><div><br></div><div>Ronaldo has scored four goals in three games since Roberto Martinez took over as Portugal coach earlier this year, but failed to find the net in last week's 3-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.</div><div><br></div><div>"It would be spectacular to crown my 200th international game with a goal," added Ronaldo, the all-time men's record international scorer with 122 goals.</div><div><br></div><div>"I'm not chasing records, they're chasing me. I'm happy because it's part of my motivation to continue at the highest level with the team.</div><div><br></div><div>"It's something I never thought I'd accomplish."</div><div><br></div><div>Martinez confirmed that the striker, who now plays for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, would start the game.</div><div><br></div><div>"A player reaching 200 matches, that's unique," said the former Belgium boss.</div><div><br></div><div>"It's a source of pride for Portuguese football."</div><div><br></div><div>Portugal are already cruising towards a place at next year's Euro in Germany, sitting top of Group J after scoring 13 goals without reply in three straight wins. - AFP</div><div><br></div><div>bnbd24/fas</div>