Cristiano Ronaldo made history as he captained Portugal in their opening game against the Czech Republic at the European Championship, becoming the first player to feature in six editions of the tournament. The 39-year-old star, who debuted at Euro 2004, holds the records for the most goals (14) and appearances (25) in the competition. Ronaldo played a crucial role in Portugal's Euro 2016 triumph and recently scored two goals in a 3-0 victory over Ireland in the team's final warm-up match.
In a message before the game, Ronaldo reflected on his journey with the national team, expressing pride in being part of a talented and determined squad. The prolific forward has scored a total of 130 goals in 207 games for Portugal since his debut at the age of 18 in 2003. His appearance against the Czech Republic marked his 208th cap for his country.
