Portugal will play against Czech Republic in their Group F opener on June 18 before facing Turkey and Georgia. Cristiano Ronaldo is all set to participate for the record sixth time in the European Championship. Alongside Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain’s (PSG) Vitinha, and Manchester City pair Bernardo Silva and Rúben Dias are among the high-profile players in the Portuguese team, which is aiming to secure this year’s European title.
Cristiano Ronaldo during a practice session
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Star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has said that Portugal’s current generation of players deserves to win the 2024 European Championship which will be played in Germany till July 14.
Portugal will play against Czech Republic in their Group F opener on June 18 before facing Turkey and Georgia.
Alongside Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain’s (PSG) Vitinha, and Manchester City pair Bernardo Silva and Rúben Dias are among the high-profile players in the Portuguese team, which is aiming to secure this year’s European title.
“I believe that this generation deserves to win a competition of this magnitude. Semifinals? I hope we can go further,” the five time Ballon d’Or winner was quoted as saying by ESPN.
“We have to go step by step, live in the moment, be calm, work as well as we have until now, believe that it is possible. We know it’s a short competition, but the team is ready,” he added.
The 39-year-old Ronaldo is all set to participate for the record sixth time in the European Championship alongside two others — Pepe and Rui Patricio — who were also in Portugal’s Euro 2016 winning squad.
“I enjoy football, records are a consequence, not a goal, they appear naturally,” the Al Nassr forward said.
“It’s my sixth European Championship, it’s about enjoying it in the best possible way, playing well and making sure the team can win,” he added.
Primeiro treino do treino na 🇩🇪 com presença especial! 🤩 #PartilhaAPaixão | #EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/QhtLZzXy5D
— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) June 14, 2024
Notably, this will be Rolando’s first tournament under coach Roberto Martinez, the former Belgium manager.
Ahead of the start of the Euro 2024, Portugal registered a 3-0 win against the Republic of Ireland in a warm-up match. During that game, Rolando extended his men’s international goals record to 130.
“It’s getting off to a good start which is essential.I feel ready, I’ve prepared myself for this competition,” he said.
Despite playing in five European Championships, Ronaldo still feels the thrill of the competition.
“Anxiety is always there, that tingling in your stomach, especially the day before the game,” the Portugal footballer said.
“I’m glad I feel it, when I don’t feel it, it’s better to give up and stop. I feel motivated and prepared. I see the team quite calm,” he added.
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