39-year-old Ronaldo leads Portugal squad for Euro 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo will lead Portugal as captain in the upcoming Euro 2024, showcasing his enduring influence and leadership at the age of 39.

The former Real Madrid star is among the 26-man squad named by coach Roberto Martínez for the tournament.

Ronaldo, who continues to perform at a high level, will be joined by a blend of seasoned veterans and exciting young talents.

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva of Manchester City, Benfica’s Goncalo Ramos, and Atletico Madrid’s Joao Felix are all included, highlighting the depth and quality of the Portuguese squad.

Interestingly, Pepe, Ronaldo’s former teammate at Real Madrid, also makes the squad, bringing experience and leadership to the defensive line.

Portugal will face a challenging group stage, starting with a match against the Czech Republic, followed by games against Turkey and Georgia in Group F. The team will rely on a mix of experience and youthful vigor to navigate through the competition.

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As Ronaldo prepares to captivate fans with his skills and leadership once more at a major tournament, the football world eagerly anticipates how Portugal will fare under his guidance and Martínez’s tactical acumen.

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Portugal squad for Euro 2024

Goalkeepers:

Diogo Costa (FC Porto)
José Sá (Wolverhampton Wanderers)
Rui Patrício (AS Roma)

Defenders:

António Silva (Benfica)
Danilo Pereira (Paris Saint-Germain)
Diogo Dalot (Manchester United)
Gonçalo Inácio (Sporting CP)
João Cancelo (Manchester City)
Nélson Semedo (Wolverhampton Wanderers)
Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain)
Pepe (Porto)
Rúben Dias (Manchester City)

Midfielders:

Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
João Neves (Benfica)
João Palhinha (Fulham)
Otávio (Porto)
Rúben Neves (Al-Hilal)
Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain)

Attackers:

Bernardo Silva (Manchester City)
Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr)
Diogo Jota (Liverpool)
Francisco Conceição (Ajax)
Gonçalo Ramos (Benfica)
João Félix (Atletico Madrid)
Pedro Neto (Wolverhampton Wanderers)
Rafael Leão (AC Milan)

🚨🇵🇹 OFFICIAL: Portugal squad for Euro 2024.

🧤 Diogo Costa, Sá, Patrício.

🛡️ António Silva, Danilo Pereira, Dalot, Inácio, Cancelo, Nélson Semedo, Nuno Mendes, Pepe, Rúben Dias.

🧠 Bruno Fernandes, João Neves, Palhinha, Otávio, Rúben Neves, Vitinha.

⚽️ Bernardo Silva,… pic.twitter.com/NUH8n8Wr9f

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 21, 2024