It’s certainly been a long time since Portugal last lifted the coveted UEFA Euro Cup back in 2016, not to mention the damper the Pandemic put on all our plans by keeping various sports tournaments on hold.
Finally, here in 2021, the football calendar certainly looks exciting!
Starting off with the UEFA Euro Cup 2020 which kicked off in early June 2021, the championship surely has kept most of us here over at Fun88 India, positively hooked on to the game.
With things finally picking up pace, everyone is guilty of being glued to the screen to watch the Euro Cup drama unfold.
If you, like us, have been following the talented teams this season, then we bet you must have felt the burn as beloved defending champions Portugal dropped out of the tournament.
This particularly anti-climatic exit of Portugal in the 16th round at the hands of Belgium was definitely a surprise that left a majority of football fans reeling.
Portugal, led by the charismatic team captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, faced a rather disappointing end, despite being heavyweights who waltzed away with the Euro Cup back in 2016 as well as the UEFA Euro nations league trophy back in 2019.
With Portugal out of the game early on – a lot of us here at Fun88 India share the same worry that’s been plaguing Ronaldo fans across the world….
Could this be Ronaldo’s last major tournament!?
Cristiano Ronaldo, the captain of the Portugal team is undoubtedly one of the biggest football players of our generation. The talented athlete has seen a tremendous amount of success from his early days, starting out from Sporting Lisbon, he has been a part of top tier clubs such as Manchester United and Real Madrid.
Currently, the star is a part of Juventus, a move that certainly did not come cheap.
From a 94 million euro move to Real Madrid in 2009 followed by a 100 million euro move to Juventus in 2018, the hype surrounding CR7 and his legendary skills, holds great appeal for clubs who can afford to add him to their team.
Not surprising when one looks at his striking performance and accomplishments over the years. Ronaldo has managed to sustain his illustrious career with numerous decorations since the start of his career, be it winning 5 Ballon D’or awards, holding a total of 7 league titles, receiving the FIFA world player of the year award for two consecutive years (2013 & 2014 ) or showing off the European Golden boot which he has won over 4 times.
The list of his awards can get pretty exhausting to mention due to the sheer volume of it.
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The Euro Cup 2020-How It Is For Portugal
Portugal’s Performance At Euro Cup 2020 | Source: theathletic.com
Not to mention that they had a stellar team captain on board, Cristiano Ronaldo himself.
Hopes were definitely riding high with Portugal rising up from the group stage to advance to the notorious knockout stage. A record for which he is currently tied with Israel’s Ali Daei, for now.
Is It Ronaldo’s Final Goodbye?
Ronaldo Bids Goodbye To Football? | Source: sportsmole.co.uk
The footballer is an excellent asset for the club in the upcoming champions league. Who better to have on your team than the winner of five champions league titles?
The football star however did confirm that yes, while the 2022 FIFA World Cup is definitely on his radar, it will be the last FIFA World Cup he participates in.
Ronaldo’s Final Game To Be The FIFA World Cup 2022
Ronaldo To Play For FIFA 2022 World Cup For The Final Time | Source: Twitter.com
Are you excited to watch the legend in action at the FIFA World Cup 2022?
