Portugal’s captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, is preparing for his sixth European Championship appearance, and he is poised to make a significant impact on the record books once again. As he leads his team into the tournament, there are several records at stake for the iconic forward.
At 39 years old, Ronaldo continues to display his prowess on the pitch. Managed by Roberto Martinez, Portugal had a strong qualifying campaign, with Ronaldo himself scoring an impressive 10 goals in just nine appearances. Currently playing for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, Euro 2024 may mark his final international tournament and his swan song in European football.
Portugal’s opening Group F fixture will be against the Czech Republic in Leipzig, followed by a match against Turkey at Borussia Dortmund’s Signal Iduna Park, and then a clash with Georgia in their final group game at Schalke’s Veltins Arena. Ronaldo is striving to achieve personal milestones before the knockout rounds, including breaking the record for the most assists in Euros history. Currently, he is just one assist behind the record-holder, Karel Poborsky.
With 21 goals and assists combined, Ronaldo holds the record for the most goals and assists at the Euros. He is also the first player to feature in five tournaments and has played in 25 Euros matches. Furthermore, the Portuguese star leads the way with 16 appearances as captain and holds the record for the most minutes played at the Euros.
Ronaldo’s impressive track record includes winning more Euros games than any other player and making four appearances in UEFA’s official team of the tournament. As he vies for more records, he is aiming to leave a lasting legacy in European football.
With all these achievements, Ronaldo is hoping to end his Euro 2024 campaign on a high note, especially after Portugal’s disappointing exit in the last World Cup.
The stage is set for Ronaldo to solidify his place as one of the greatest footballers of all time, and the football world eagerly awaits to witness what he will accomplish in what could potentially be his final Euro tournament.
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