Ronaldo In Portugal’s Starting Lineup Following Fruitless Euro 2024

Ronaldo Returns to Portugal’s Starting Lineup After Disappointing Euro 2024 Campaign

by Abhay Singh August 30, 2024, 8:25 pm 1.2k Views

Ronaldo is in Portugal's starting team again after Euro exit (Image Source-official page)

Portugal coach Roberto Martínez has recently announced his squad list for the upcoming first two Nations League matches, with Cristiano Ronaldo making the cut despite his underwhelming performance during the European Championship.

This decision reflects Martínez’s confidence in Ronaldo’s abilities and determination to bounce back stronger in the upcoming fixtures.

Martínez announced the squad on Friday

On Friday, manager Martínez unveiled the official squad list for the upcoming home matches scheduled against Croatia on September 5 and Scotland on September 8.

This announcement included key players who will be representing the national team in these important fixtures, showcasing the talent and depth of the team ahead of these challenging encounters.

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With an outstanding total of 130 goals, the accomplished 39-year-old Ronaldo not only holds the prestigious title of being the international men’s football record holder but has also made an indelible mark on the sport’s history.

Despite his remarkable achievements, his performance in Portugal’s Euro 2024 campaign was met with unexpected turns, as he surprisingly failed to find the back of the net in any of the team’s five matches. The standout moment came during the tense quarter final clash against France, where Portugal faced elimination in a pressure-inducing penalty shootout.

“A new cycle for the 2026 World Cup.”

Martínez stated that after Euro 2024, his team will begin “a new cycle for the 2026 World Cup.” Ronaldo will be 41 years old when the North American tournament begins.

Martínez took the crucial decision to reinstate Ronaldo back into the starting lineup, a move that came after his predecessor, Fernando Santos, had caused shockwaves by sidelining the star player during the 2022 World Cup.

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Despite scoring in the initial victory against Ghana, Ronaldo endured a goal drought in the subsequent four matches, culminating in a heartbreaking quarter final defeat to Morocco that marked an unexpected end to Portugal’s tournament journey.

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