RONALDO MAKES PORTUGAL SQUAD FOR RECORD SIXTH EURO

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Cristiano Ronaldo will play at a record sixth European Championship after being named in Portugal’s squad for this summer’s tournament in Germany.

Ronaldo, 39, is one of 26 players selected by coach Roberto Martinez on Tuesday. He previously shared the record of five European Championships with Spain’s legendary goalkeeper Iker Casillas.

Newly crowned champions Bernardo Silva and Rúben Dias of Manchester City are two of nine Premier League players in the group. Manchester United pair Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot, who will face City in the FA Cup final on Saturday, were also included.

FC Porto defender Pepe is the oldest player in the Portugal squad at 41.

Al Nassr forward Ronaldo, who is the all-time international scorer in men’s competitions with 128 goals, has been in excellent form for this season, with 42 goals in 42 appearances.

Martinez also named midfielder Vitinha, a key performer for Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain. João Félix, who spent the season at Barcelona on loan from Atlético Madrid, has also made the cut.

Benfica’s João Neves has been included. Neves, 19, has been named midfielder of the month in the Primeira Liga six times this season.

Defender Gonçalo Inacio is the only player on the list representing Portuguese champions Sporting CP.

Portugal, the 2016 European champions, kick off their Group F campaign against Czechia on June 18. They also play Turkey and debutants Georgia in the first stage.

Portugal squad for Euro 2024:
Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa, José Sá, Rui Patrício

Defenders: António Silva, Danilo Pereira, Diogo Dalot, Gonçalo Inácio, João Cancelo, Nélson Semedo, Nuno Mendes, Pepe, Rúben Dias

Midfielders: Bruno Fernandes, João Neves, João Palhinha, Otávio, Rúben Neves, Vitinha

Forwards: Bernardo Silva, Cristiano Ronaldo, Diogo Jota,Francisco Conceição, Gonçalo Ramos, João Félix, Pedro Neto, Rafael Leão