Even though he is 39 years old and playing for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, Cristiano Ronaldo is still an important player for Portugal. 

The upcoming tournament in Germany could be the last time Ronaldo plays for his national team. His international career may not last until the 2026 World Cup, especially as there are talented young attackers who could be preferred over a 41-year-old by the time the World Cup gets underway in North America.

Unless injured, Ronaldo will definitely attend Euro 2024 with impressive results in the Selecao’s excellent qualifying campaign. During Cristiano Ronaldo’s era, the Selecao participated in three semi-finals, and two finals and won the European Championship title in 2016.

His strong leadership and form regularly put them among the bottom teams in tournaments, even when they were not considered top contenders. This was evident in their excellent qualifying campaign when they achieved a 100% victory.

Cristiano Ronaldo is the all-time top scorer in men’s soccer in the national team, with a record of 128 goals, and is unlikely to be beaten.

However, Portugal is not considered a top candidate for the European Championship taking place this summer. But, that’s not the problem. Remember in Euro 2016, the Selecao entered the tournament with much less pressure to win than France and Germany and that turned out to be in their favor.

The Ronaldo factor could contribute to unexpectedly bringing them to the top again. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner has always thrived in environments where he and his team were not expected to shine. excellent, then prove the critics wrong.

Besides, although Portugal may not have the strength in depth like Les Bleus or the Three Lions, the backbone of the Selecao’s squad is filled with world-class talent.

Ruben Dias – who just won the Champions League with Manchester City, will be a mainstay in the defense, along with the world’s top midfielders like Bernardo Silva or Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United.

Ronaldo is of course a renowned threat in attack, and Diogo Jota’s timely return from injury has helped strengthen the central attacking areas. 

Rafael Leao is also a player capable of getting past any defender, while Otavio – who used to play for Porto, is another good option in central midfield. Pedro Neto, who has returned from injury and is a Wolves player, can also have a big impact on the tournament.

Portugal may need a bit of luck to field the strongest squad for next summer, but if they have top players, they can take on any of the top teams in the tournament.

The Portuguese team has many experienced players, especially those who have won many major titles like Ronaldo, who has experience leading his country to glory no matter how difficult it is.

The pillars at Euro 2024 need psychological stability and quality to help Selecao pass qualifying and enter the next stage. With a full-strength squad, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal has every chance to defeat the top candidates in the tournament.