Portugal Reveals Squad for Euro 2024: Ronaldo Leads the Charge

Portugal has officially unveiled its squad for the upcoming Euro 2024 tournament, with coach Roberto Martinez announcing the 26-man lineup on Tuesday. The roster is subject to changes until June 7th, giving some flexibility before the tournament kicks off in Germany.

Portugal is set to compete in Group F, facing the Czech Republic on June 18th, Turkey on June 22nd, and newcomers Georgia on June 26th. This squad marks Portugal’s ninth appearance in the final phase of a European Championship, with their most notable success being champions in 2016.

Leading the team is Cristiano Ronaldo, making his sixth appearance in the European Championship. Ronaldo, currently playing for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, continues to demonstrate his exceptional talent, having scored 42 goals and provided 13 assists in all competitions for his club. As Martinez noted, “Cristiano? It’s better to talk about the data. He’s a player who’s scored 42 goals in 41 games for his club.”

Ronaldo is joined by fellow veteran Pepe, who at 41 years old, remains a crucial part of the squad. The experience of these seasoned players is expected to be invaluable as Portugal aims for another successful run in the tournament.

New faces in the squad include Francisco Conceicao and Pedro Neto, adding fresh talent to the mix. These additions highlight the blend of experience and youth that Martinez hopes will bring balance to the team.

The full squad for Euro 2024 is as follows:

Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (FC Porto), Rui Patricio (Roma), Jose Sa (Wolverhampton)

Defenders: Antonio Silva (Benfica), Danilo Pereira (PSG), Diogo Dalot (Manchester United), Goncalo Inacio (Sporting), Joao Cancelo (Barcelona), Nelson Semedo (Wolverhampton), Nuno Mendes (PSG), Pepe (FC Porto), Ruben Dias (Manchester City)

Midfielders: Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Joao Neves (Benfica), Joao Palhinha (Fulham), Otavio (Al Nassr), Ruben Neves (Al Hilal), Vitinha (PSG), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City)

Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr), Diogo Jota (Liverpool), Francisco Conceicao (FC Porto), Goncalo Ramos (PSG), Joao Felix (Barcelona), Pedro Neto (Wolverhampton), Rafael Leao (AC Milan)

As the countdown to Euro 2024 begins, all eyes will be on this talented squad to see if they can replicate or even surpass their 2016 triumph. The mix of seasoned veterans and emerging stars promises an exciting tournament for Portugal and its fans.