Ronaldo Becomes Second Player to Start 25 World Cup Matches

Cristiano Ronaldo achieved a significant milestone by becoming the second player in football history to start 25 World Cup matches. This feat occurred during Portugal's round of 16 match against Spain on a Monday night, where Portugal lost 1-0 due to a late goal by Mikel Merino.

At 41 years old, Ronaldo was unable to help his team secure a victory, leading to their exit from the tournament. According to Opta, Ronaldo's achievement places him behind his long-time rival, Lionel Messi, who has started 27 World Cup matches.

Ronaldo currently plays for Al Nassr and has had a storied career with the Portugal National Football Team.