Portugal’s captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, is poised to participate in his sixth European Championship, as he secures a spot in the 26-man squad for the upcoming tournament in Germany at the age of 39.
Formerly sharing the record of five Euros appearances with Spain’s iconic goalkeeper, Iker Casillas, Ronaldo’s inclusion in the squad underscores his enduring presence at the top level of the sport.
Highlighting Ronaldo’s remarkable fitness and goal-scoring prowess, Portugal’s head coach Roberto Martinez emphasized the forward’s impressive statistics, with Ronaldo currently boasting 42 goals in 42 games for his club. Additionally, Ronaldo holds the distinction of being the highest-scoring player in men’s international competitions, having netted 128 goals. Among the squad, FC Porto’s defender Pepe stands as the oldest player at 41 years old.
