Cristiano Ronaldo: The Unsung Hero Who Cemented His UEFA Euro Legend Status

1/7: Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 14 career goals in the Euros, which is five more than any other player has achieved, with Michel Platini second on the all-time scoring list with nine. / Image: AP

2/7: With six assists, Ronaldo has the joint-most goals created on record at the European Championships (since 1980), alongside Czech great Karel Poborsky. / Image: AP

3/7: Ronaldo has made the most match appearances (25) in Euros history, racking up a record total of 2,155 minutes on the pitch. / Image: Cristiano/X

4/7: At Euro 2020, Ronaldo scored five goals in four games, securing the all-time top European Championship scorer record, becoming the oldest player to score twice in a Euros match. / Image: AP

5/7: Euros 2024 could be Cristiano Ronaldo's last ever tournament with Portugal. / Image: AP

6/7: Ronaldo also holds the combined leading mark for the most European Championships goals, including qualifiers (55). / Image: AP

7/7: Ronaldo guided Portugal to Euro triumph in 2016 by defeating France in the final. He aims to replicate this success in 2024. / Image: AP