Cristiano Ronaldo comforts Pepe after Euro 2024 loss

Cristiano Ronaldo comforted Pepe as his squad was eliminated from Euro 2024 on Friday after losing 5-3 to France in the quarterfinals. The 41-year-old Portuguese defender cried violently on the field after France won a shootout against Portugal in Hamburg. This could be his last international event.

Cristiano Ronaldo comforts Pepe after Euro 2024 loss

Ronaldo, who won a record sixth European Championship this year. So, unsure of his future with his national team after the loss. The 39-year-old Portugal captain said that Euro 2024 would be his last European tournament with the team. Although he may have played his last game.

Following the loss, Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said it is too early to tell if Ronaldo will retire from international football.

“It is currently too early and emotionally charged after the match to discuss that matter, and no specific determinations have been made,” Martinez told a news conference about Ronaldo’s final Portugal appearance.

Ronaldo scored no goals in Euro 2024, a first in his 20-year career. The respected football player, who played for Real Madrid and Manchester United, will turn 41 during the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico. He might represent Portugal athletically.

Ronaldo won Euro 2016 as Portugal overcame France in the final, with Eder scoring the only goal in extra time. This was Portugal’s first major win.