Cristiano Ronaldo at Euro 2024: Records he can break, schedule, telecast

Ronaldo might be playing his sixth and final edition of the competition.

The 39-year-old captain of Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo, has referred to his country’s squad as “the love of his life” and called it “a gift” to be able to play at the top level.

Ahead of his historic sixth appearance, Ronaldo prepared by netting twice in Tuesday’s 3-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland, bringing his total goal count for the national team to 130.

Formerly of Real Madrid and Manchester United, Ronaldo has represented Portugal since 2003. Under Roberto Martinez, Portugal are currently one of the favourites to win Euro 2024.

Portugal’s Group F campaign begins on June 18 against Czechia. In the first round, they also play Turkey and later debutants Georgia.

Records Ronaldo can break

• Ronaldo has contributed seven assists thus far. The Portuguese star may also add to his existing record of goals and assists to become the player with the highest number of goals and assists overall – which currently stands at 21.
• By playing at his sixth tournament this summer, he will surpass the record for most played (and consecutive appearances) set in 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020 and 2024.
• Ronaldo, who now holds the top spot with 25 games played, may also break his own record in this category.
• The seasoned forward might break his own records for most minutes played (2155) and most matches played as a captain (he now leads with 16).
• Ronaldo might surpass his records for the most wins (12) and goals (14) achieved at this competition.

Portugal fixtures

19 June: Portugal vs Czechia, 12:30 am IST, 18 June at 7 pm GMT

22 June: Portugal vs Turkey, 9:30 pm IST, 4 pm GMT

27 June: Portugal vs Georgia, 12:30 am IST, 26 June at 7 pm GMT

Telecast Details

UK: BBC TV Sport, ITV UK

USA: Fox Sports USA English, fubo TV, VIX

Australia: Optus Australia

India: Sony Sports Network, SsonyLiv

Nigeria: SportyTV Nigeria, Supersport South Africa

Canada: Bell Media Canada, TVA Sports

Germany: Telekom Deutschland, ARD, RTL Germany, ZDF

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