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\nCristiano Ronaldo, the legendary Portuguese footballer, has recently confirmed that the ongoing Euro 2024 in Germany will be the final edition of the tournament he participates in during his playing career.
\nThe 39-year-old Al Nassr striker is currently competing in his record sixth edition of the European Championship.
\nHe will be 43 years old when the next edition of the Euros takes place in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland in 2028, CGTN reported.
\nRonaldo told Portuguese broadcaster RTP: \u201cWithout a doubt it\u2019s the last Euro [for me], of course it is. But I\u2019m not emotional about that. I\u2019m moved by everything that football entails, by the enthusiasm I have for the game, the enthusiasm I see in the fans, having my family here, people\u2019s passion.
\n\u201cIt\u2019s not about leaving the world of football. What else is there for me to do or win?\u201d The former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus star has made 211 appearances for his native Portugal since his debut in 2003 and has scored 130 goals for the team, leading them to win the European title in 2016.
\nEarlier this week, Portugal beat Slovenia in a penalty shootout in their round of 16 game at Euro 2024.
\nThe five-time Ballon d\u2019Or award winner missed a game-winning penalty in the second half of extra time, but converted his side\u2019s first attempt in the shootout.
\nRonaldo said: \u201cIt\u2019s football; those who fail are those who try, too. I will always do my best for this shirt, whether I fail or not. As you saw, I missed the penalty, but I wanted to be the first to score [on the penalty shootout] because you have to take responsibility when the team has to.
\n\u201cYou can\u2019t be afraid, I\u2019ve never been afraid to face things head on, sometimes I get it right, sometimes I don\u2019t, but giving up is something you\u2019ll never hear from my name.\u201d Ronaldo also said that, after getting \u201ca boost of energy\u201d by beating Slovenia, he and his team are preparing to go to war against \u201cfavourites\u201d France in the \u201cdifficult\u201d quarterfinals on Friday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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