Ronaldo deserves to play for Portugal

By Agence France-Presse

Jun 23, 2024 12:16 am

DORTMUND, Germany — Roberto Martinez insisted on Friday that Cristiano Ronaldo deserves to play for Portugal at Euro 2024 as the aging icon prepares to face Turkey in a potentially crucial Group F clash.

Ronaldo is Portugal's all-time top scorer with 130 goals in a record 208 international appearances and is playing at his sixth European Championship at the age of 39.

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo attacks during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group F football match between Portugal and the Czech Republic at the Leipzig Stadium in Leipzig on June 18, 2024. AFP PHOTO

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