Doha: Veteran Kuwaiti footballer Badr Al-Mutawa became the world’s most capped international player on Friday when he was run out against Bahrain in an Arab Cup qualifier in Doha.
For the 36-year-old striker, who scored two goals on his international debut in 2003, it was his 185th appearance with the national team, breaking a record long held by the retired Egyptian star. Ahmed Hassan.
But several top players are well established in the race to break Mutawa’s record.
cristiano ronaldoThe 36-year-old is set to make his 179th international appearance this Sunday when he leaves Portugal against the world’s top-ranked side Belgium. euro 2020 Round of 16.
Portugal scored two penalties to allow Ronaldo to equal an all-time international record of 109 goals set by Iran’s Ali Dei after a 2-2 draw with France in Budapest on Wednesday.
Another competitor is veteran Spain defender Sergio Ramos, who has played 180 international matches but was left out of the national team for Euro 2020.
Mutawa made his international debut on 4 September 2003 at the age of 18 and 237 days in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers.
Since his debut with the Gulf “Blues”, the Kuwaiti captain has faced 44 different national teams and scored 54 goals.
The 2021 Arab Cup is scheduled to take place in Doha from November 30 to December 18, a year before hosting the 2022 World Cup.
For the 36-year-old striker, who scored two goals on his international debut in 2003, it was his 185th appearance with the national team, breaking a record long held by the retired Egyptian star. Ahmed Hassan.
But several top players are well established in the race to break Mutawa’s record.
cristiano ronaldoThe 36-year-old is set to make his 179th international appearance this Sunday when he leaves Portugal against the world’s top-ranked side Belgium. euro 2020 Round of 16.
Portugal scored two penalties to allow Ronaldo to equal an all-time international record of 109 goals set by Iran’s Ali Dei after a 2-2 draw with France in Budapest on Wednesday.
Another competitor is veteran Spain defender Sergio Ramos, who has played 180 international matches but was left out of the national team for Euro 2020.
Mutawa made his international debut on 4 September 2003 at the age of 18 and 237 days in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers.
Since his debut with the Gulf “Blues”, the Kuwaiti captain has faced 44 different national teams and scored 54 goals.
The 2021 Arab Cup is scheduled to take place in Doha from November 30 to December 18, a year before hosting the 2022 World Cup.
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