Cristiano Ronaldo made history on Tuesday by becoming the first player to compete in six European Championship tournaments. The 39-year-old Portuguese forward captained his team to a 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic in their opening match.
Ronaldo, who debuted at Euro 2004 when Portugal reached the final, holds the record for the most goals in the tournament with 14 and has now extended his appearance record to 26 games. He was instrumental in Portugal’s Euro 2016 title win and remains a key player for his national team.
Before the match, Ronaldo expressed his excitement on social media, reflecting on his journey with the national team and his commitment to achieving further success. He stated, “With everyone’s strength and support, we’re turning dreams into reality. Together let’s fight for another triumph. United, we’re unstoppable.”
Despite his team’s dominance with nearly three-quarters of ball possession, the Czech Republic’s goalkeeper, Jindrich Stanek, made several impressive saves, including denying Ronaldo himself.
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