June 05, (THEWILL) – Cristiano Ronaldo, the evergreen Portuguese talisman, is leaving no stone unturned in his pursuit of Euro 2024 glory in Germany. At 39 years old, the Al-Nassr striker’s insatiable appetite for success remains undiminished as he leads his nation’s charge.
The record-breaking forward, already the all-time top scorer in men’s international football with 128 goals, is keen to embellish his legacy further. Nearly two decades after netting his first Portugal goal at Euro 2004, Ronaldo most recently found the net against Liechtenstein in November 2023 – underscoring his enduring class.
Under new manager Roberto Martinez, Portugal boasts a gifted squad capable of going all the way. However, Ronaldo’s influence remains pivotal – his 10 goals in the last 12 games epitomise his relentless mentality, which could prove decisive in Germany.
The 2016 European champions will hope Ronaldo’s experience guides them through testing encounters. His record of scoring in five consecutive Euros is unmatched, and he aims to extend that feat while moving towards the 900-goal landmark in his storied career.
Ronaldo’s words ring true: “It’s going to be quite difficult to reach 1,000 goals but it’s about how I am mentally, my motivation…We’ll see. To get to 1,000, you have to get to 900 first. I think I’ll get there.” Germany 2024 could be another glorious chapter.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
