da bet7k: Cristiano Ronaldo took to social media to issue an emotional rallying cry ahead of Portugal's Euro 2024 opener against the Czech Republic.
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Ronaldo shared a motivational post on InstagramSet to appear in Euros for the sixth timeAiming to win a second European ChampionshipWHAT HAPPENED?
The Al-Nassr star, who will make his record-extending sixth European Championship appearance on Tuesday against the Czech Republic, took to Instagram and shared a video of his past Portugal matches in a bid to motivate his team-mates ahead of kick-off.
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In the caption of his Instagram post, Ronaldo wrote: "Portugueses, Today starts another chapter of our history. I fondly remember my first day with the national team, a journey filled with challenges and triumphs. Now, I have the honour to once again stand alongside a team of champions, full of talent and determination. With the strength and support of everyone, we turn dreams into reality. Let's fight together for another triumph. United we are unstoppable."
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The five-time Ballon d'Or winner heads into the continental competition on the back of a 50-goal season in Saudi Arabia. The 39-year-old star smashed multiple records in the Middle East while also taking his tally of international caps and goals to a record-extending 207 and 130, respectively. In Portugal's final Euro 2024 warm-up game against Ireland, the superstar netted a brace.
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The former Real Madrid and Manchester United star, who led Portugal to their first-ever international trophy win at Euro 2016, will aim to bag the title once again in what could possibly be his last appearance in the competition.