Cristiano Ronaldo scored five goals in the Euro 2020, but his hopes to defend the title ended last Sunday with a defeat to Belgium at Estadio La Cartuja in Seville, Spain.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was phenomenal to Portugal’s narrow escape from Group F in the Euro 2020.
Ronaldo who is currently 36 years will be 39 during the next Euro as he may not be available for the next Euro in 2024.
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Germany will host the tournament, scheduled from 14 June to 14 July 2024.
As part of the eviction drama, Portugal manager Fernando Santos admitted that some of his players were “crying in the changing room” after the match.
Not just that, Ronaldo dropped and kicked the captain armband after eviction.
In the 2020 edition, Portugal played against Hungary, Germany and France respectively in the Group F.
The Juventus and ex- Real Madrid star helped his team beat Hungary 3-0 at the Puskas Arena, Budapest. Two goals came from him and a goal from Raphael Guerreiro made it possible.
Ronaldo’s goals helped him overtake Michel Platini’s Euro record of 9 goals. He had 11 goals after the match.
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He moved to 106 international goals, closing Ali Daei’s record of most international goals of 109.
In their second leg, Germany humiliated Portugal 4-2, but Ronaldo netted a goal, while Diago Jota added the second.
In the 2-2 draw against France, he scored the team’s two goals making him the leading goalscorer in the competition.
With the 3 goals against Germany and France, the superstar leveled the Oranina’s record of most international goals as the two have 109 each.
But his deadlock against Belgium was the end of the road for him.
Ronaldo had in 2016 helped Portugal to win the championship beating France who are the host in the finals.
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But sports lovers are divided over the legend’s appearance in 2024.
@AryanBarbhuiya1, “Thank you champ for all the memories. I’m sure this was the last Euro for Ronaldo. Top scorer Hundred points symbol. Let’s hope he stays fit and plays the next World Cup which might be his last international tournament and also break the goal record too. Let’s go #Ronaldo.”
@ExoShruti, “Can’t believe it! End of the magical eraBroken heart #Ronaldo #EuroCup2021.”
@Ngachaezna, “A good Morning knowing that Ronaldo will be watching the Euros just like me.”
@prasobhmessi, “Cristiano Ronaldo played the last euro of his career probably. You are undoubtedly one of the best ever.
@GirishC26323988, “The 2022 World Cup will be my last International Tournament.”
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