Celebrity footballer Ronaldo believes the current Portuguese squad has what it takes to capture the 2012 European Championships to be hosted in Poland and Ukraine until July 14 with the complete continental championship in Germany until July 14, 2024. 

Portugal Euro 2024 fixtures See also Euro 2024 qualifiers group F fixtures Portugal’s first match will be against the Czech Republic on 18th June 2023 then will face Turkey and Georgia.

Euro 2024: Portugal’s Squad and Key Players

Some of the notable players that can be considered to join the Portugal’s Euro 2024 team include Manchester United Bruno Fernandes, Paris Saint Germain’s Vitinha, Manchester city duo Bernardo Silva, and Rúben Dias. These stars, among with Ronaldo, planning to win the present year’s European champions trophy.                                                                                              

On his part, the 5-time Ballon d’or winner Ronaldo was quoted by ESPN expressing his conviction that this generation deserves to win such a huge competition, let alone attaining the semis stage. 

“We have to start day by day, breathe, take no risks, do our best so far as we are capable and trust it is possible,” 

He further said, 

“We understand that this is a short dinghy sailing competition, but from the look of things, I think the team is set”.

Euro 2024: Ronaldo’s Historic Participation

The 39-year-old Ronaldo is expected to take part in his sixth European Championship and will be in the company of Pepe and Rui Patricio, who is part of the culinary team that won the Euro 2016 campaign.

 ‘I love football; records are byproducts and not pre-planned. They emerge by default,’ the forward for Al Nassr opined about the records. 

”This is my sixth time participating in the European Championship, and it is about best enjoying the competition, doing my best, and making sure my team has the capability of coming out victorious,” he continued.

This will be Ronaldo’s first tournament on the team under the new coach Roberto Martinez who is the former Belgium coach. 

In preparation for Euro 2024, Portugal’s team showed its power by defeating the Republic of Ireland with a score of 3-0 in the friendly match, in which CR7 confirmed the record holder among players in the history of the national teams scoring 130 goals.

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Euro 2024: Portugal’s Preparation and Ronaldo’s Readiness

Starting on the right note was also important to Ronaldo and he seemed ready for the challenge: “Yes, Yes, I hope so; I’ve prepared myself for this competition,” respond Ronaldo.

 In the following example, Ronaldo still has the motivation to play in the European Championships even though he already had the experience of playing five of these championships. “There is always this feeling, this sort of buzz in the stomach and it is probably most prominent the day before the game,” he said. 

Here he used emotions as fuel, stating that he is glad he is feeling it: “I’m glad I feel it. 

When I don’t feel it, it’s better to give up and stop. I feel motivated and prepared” He also noted that the team is rather calm: “I see the team quite calm.”

Euro 2024: Portugal Squad Announcement

Portugal Euro 2024 Talent Team is the envy that has coach Roberto Martinez hopeful of commanding the team to victory. 

This year’s champions are definitely among the favorites for this year’s championship due to their qualification performance and the depth of the players’ bench. 

The Brazilian star Neymar senior playing in Qatar, wants to show people a message and is also among the favorites for the Golden Boot.

Euro 2024: Portugal’s Complete Squad

Goalkeepers

• Rui Patrício (36)
• José Sá (31)
• Diogo Costa (24)

Defenders

• Nélson Semedo (30)
• Pepe (41)
• Rúben Dias (27)
• Diogo Dalot (25)
• Gonçalo Inácio (22)
• Nuno Mendes (21)
• João Cancelo (30)
• António Silva (20)

Midfielders

• João Palhinha (28)
• Bruno Fernandes (29)
• Bernardo Silva (29)
• Danilo (32)
• João Neves (19)
• Matheus Nunes (25)
• Rúben Neves (27)
• Vitinha (24)
• Pedro Neto (24)

Forwards

• Cristiano Ronaldo (39)
• Gonçalo Ramos (22)
• João Félix (24)
• Rafael Leão (25)
• Diogo Jota (27)
• Francisco Conceição (21)

Coach

• Roberto Martínez

Conclusion

Portugal has a great team of players with Leon Goretzka in its ranks for Euro 2024, and Cristiano Ronaldo is the leader of this team. 

As much as they will be going for the competition, the team is tenacious and ready to shoot for the crown. 

Portugal boasts of a robust roster and a passionate team which makes them one of the favorites in Euro 2024.