Cristiano Ronaldo is undoubtedly one of the greatest players to ever the play game and has won pretty much everything there is to win, especially at club level.
His career spans over 20 years, during which he has won titles in Portugal, England, Spain, Italy and Saudi Arabia.
He currently plays for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League and set the record for the most goals scored in a single season in 2024.
The 39-year-old is competing in his 11th major international tournament this summer, having been named in the Portugal squad for the 2024 European Championship.
Here, The Sporting News takes a look at his record in the tournament and Portugal’s schedule in Germany.
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Cristiano Ronaldo won the European Championship in 2016 when his Portugal side beat France 1-0 in extra time, thanks to a long-range strike from Eder.
Ronaldo started the game but was forced off through injury after just 25 minutes of the final.
He was injured after a collision with Dimitri Payet in the ninth minute and it was later reported that the then-Real Madrid star suffered a grade 1 anterior cruciate ligament sprain in his left knee.
Ronaldo made his mark on the Euro stage during his debut in 2004, scoring against Greece. By the end of Euro 2016 he had equalled Michel Platini’s record of nine goals in a single tournament. With an additional five goals at Euro 2020, Ronaldo now stands alone as the all-time top scorer in Euros history with 14.
Euro 2024 sees Ronaldo participate in a sixth European Championship, a feat unmatched by any other player.
Year | Host Nation | Games Played | Goals Scored | Stage Reached | Eliminated by |
2004 | Portugal | 6 | 2 | Runners Up | Greece |
2008 | Austria/Switzerland | 3 | 1 | Quarterfinal | Germany |
2012 | Poland/Ukraine | 5 | 3 | Semifinals | Spain |
2016 | France | 7 | 3 | Champions | — |
2020 | Various | 4 | 5 | Round of 16 | Belgium |
2024 | Germany | 2 | 0 | TBD | TBD |
TOTAL | 27 | 14 |
Ronaldo’s commitment to the Portuguese national team is impressive, with a record of 27 finals appearances including those at Euro 2024, surpassing teammates Joao Moutinho and Pepe.
Ronaldo stands as the only player to have scored in multiple Euro tournaments three times or more. His goal scoring prowess was seen in Euro 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2020, showcasing his ability to shine on the biggest stage consistently.
Portugal had to battle hard in their opening game in Germany at Leipzig’s Red Bull Arena, as they came from behind to beat Czechia 2-1, with Ronaldo heavily involved.
They next face Turkey on June 22 in Hamburg, while Georgia will be their final group opponent on June 26.
Fixture | Date | Venue | KO time (Local, CET) |
Portugal 2-1 Czechia | June 18, 2024 | Leipzig (Red Bull Arena) | 9 p.m. |
Turkey vs. Portugal | June 22, 2024 | Dortmund (Westfalenstadion) | 6 p.m. |
Georgia vs. Portugal | June 26, 2024 | Gelsenkirchen (Arena AufSchalke) | 9 p.m. |
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