Cristiano Ronaldo broke one record without even kicking a ball for Portugal at Euro 2024, but he lost another.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner will lead Portugal’s Group F opening against 1996 finalists Czechia at Leipzig’s Red Bull Arena.
And Ronaldo’s participation in the championship will make him the first player to appear in six European Championships, having competed in every edition since a home Euros in 2004.
Naturally, the former Real Madrid and Manchester United great has not only competed in five previous Euros, but has also scored in all of them. Furthermore, at 39 years old, Ronaldo would have became the oldest outfield player to play in a European Championship this evening, but his teammate Pepe, 41, is also in action.
Finally, if Ronaldo scores in the match, he will become the tournament’s oldest-ever scorer, potentially breaking two records in one evening.
When asked about Ronaldo captaining Portugal at Euro 2024 at the age of 39, Manchester City defender Dias stated, “It represents inspiration, everything and anything.” It exemplifies what you can imagine and achieve.
“It’s a pleasure having him with us. His presence with us at this point in his career indicates that he wants to be here with us and will stay until the finish. “He is our captain.”
Ronaldo, who now plays for Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr, scored ten goals as Portugal achieved a perfect qualifying record for Euro 2024.Ronaldo might smash two records tonight (Getty).
He also scored twice in Portugal’s 3-0 friendly victory over the Republic of Ireland preceding this summer’s tournament.
“Nobody gets into it just by having a name,” Roberto Martinez said.
“He can make the final move, really stretch defenders, and his style of play has evolved over time.
“He is in the national team on merit and probably the numbers are there to back it up.”
Ronaldo has, however, lost one record at Euro 2024: the youngest scorer to score on his European Championship debut.
Arda Guler, a Real Madrid star, scored a remarkable goal for Turkey against Georgia earlier on Tuesday. At 19 years and 114 days, he beats Ronaldo’s 20-year-old record of 19 years and 128 days.
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