Ronaldo will become the first player to feature in six different Euros tournaments, assuming, as expected, he takes the field for his national team against the Czech Republic in Leipzig on Tuesday.
The record is a testament to both his excellence and longevity. He was already a star at 19 when he took part in his first tournament in 2004, and remained a critical part of the squad as it performed outstandingly in qualifying for the festivities in Germany this summer.
Step by step, live in the moment,” he told reporters this week. “Be calm. Believe that it is possible. The dream must always be highlighted. We know it is a short competition.
“I feel the nerves as always. When I don’t feel them anymore, it is probably time to stop playing.”
Ronaldo team mate Dalot told reporters he always thinks in big proportions, We want to support him because he is our captain. He’s the one who has won most among us.
The Portuguese players are famous, and they are popular all over the world,” Czech coach Ivan Hasek said. “We have to face them. We have to play as a team. That’s the only chance.
