At the age of 39, Cristiano Ronaldo will captain Portugal in the forthcoming Euro 2024, demonstrating his continued influence and leadership.
The former Real Madrid player is part of coach Roberto Martínez’s 26-man tournament roster.
39-year-old Ronaldo leads Portugal squad for Euro 2024
A mix of seasoned veterans and fresh young talent will join Ronaldo, who is still performing at a high level.
The inclusion of Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United, Bernardo Silva of Manchester City, Goncalo Ramos of Benfica, and Joao Felix of Atletico Madrid highlights the depth and caliber of the Portuguese team.
Remarkably, Pepe, Ronaldo’s previous Real Madrid colleague, is included in the squad as well, lending leadership and experience 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.
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.
Germany name Euro 2024 provisional squad
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)
