Cristiano Ronaldo, at 39 years old, is set to embark on his sixth European Championship journey, having participated in every edition from 2004 to 2020. He clinched the title in 2016 and made it to the final in 2004. If Ronaldo manages to score against Czechia, he will become the first player aged 39 or older to find the back of the net in the tournament’s history.
Among the five oldest goalscorers in Euro history, Ronaldo stands tall alongside the likes of Ivica Vastic, Goran Pandev, Zoltan Gera, and Gareth McAuley. As he steps onto the field tonight, he will secure his name in history as the first player to participate in six different Euros.
With an impressive 14 goals in Euro history, Ronaldo holds the title of the competition’s top scorer and will be keen on increasing his tally tonight. Supported by playmakers such as Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva, the five-time
Champions League winner is the favorite to score, especially given his exceptional form with Al-Nassr this season, netting 44 goals in 45 matches.
Backing Ronaldo, the Portuguese squad for Euro 2024 boasts a strong lineup across all positions. The schedule kicks off with the match against the Czech Republic at Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, followed by clashes with Turkey at Westfalenstadion, Dortmund, and Georgia at Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen.
Squad: Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (Porto), Jose Sa (Wolves), Rui Patricio (Roma)
Defenders: Antonio Silva (Benfica), Danilo Pereira (Paris St-Germain), Diogo Dalot (Manchester United), Goncalo Inacio (Sporting Lisbon), Joao Cancelo (Barcelona), Nelson Semedo (Wolves), Nuno Mendes (Paris St-Germain), Pepe (Porto), Ruben Dias (Manchester City)
Midfielders: Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Joao Neves (Benfica), Joao Palhinha (Fulham), Otavio Monteiro (Al-Nassr), Ruben Neves (Al-Hilal), Vitinha (Paris St-Germain)
Forwards: Bernardo Silva (Manchester City), Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr), Diogo Jota (Liverpool), Francisco Conceicao (Porto), Goncalo Ramos (PSG), Joao Felix (Barcelona), Pedro Neto (Wolves), Rafael Leao (AC Milan).
Schedule: June 18: Portugal v Czech Republic, Red Bull Arena, Leipzig
June 22: Turkey v Portugal, Westfalenstadion, Dortmund
June 26: Georgia v Portugal, Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen
