Ronaldo to Play His Last European Championship
HAMBURG, Germany: Cristiano Ronaldo has announced that this year’s European Championship will be the last of his career. At 39 years old, the Portuguese superstar is making history by participating in the Euros for a record sixth time. Ronaldo has been instrumental in leading his team to the quarterfinals, where they will face Kylian Mbappe and France in Hamburg on Friday.
After Portugal's thrilling penalty-shootout victory over Slovenia on Monday, Ronaldo spoke to Portuguese public broadcaster RTP. He confirmed, “It is, without doubt, my last European Championship. But I’m not emotional about that. I’m moved by all that football means — by the enthusiasm I have for the game, the enthusiasm for seeing my supporters, my family, the affection people have for me.”
Cristiano Ronaldo is ...