Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has provided an update on star forward Cristiano Ronaldo’s fitness ahead of the team’s Euro 2024 campaign. The 39-year-old, who will be playing in his record sixth European Championship, is expected to feature in Portugal’s final warm-up match against Ireland on Tuesday.

Martinez addressed concerns about Ronaldo’s potential retirement from international football after the 2022 World Cup, where Portugal suffered a quarter-final defeat to Morocco. The forward, who has had a stellar season with Al-Nassr, scoring 44 goals in 45 appearances, reaffirmed his commitment to the national team and played a crucial role in their undefeated qualifying campaign.

Despite some suggestions to bench Ronaldo for the group stages, Martinez values the player’s experience and leadership. The coach intends to utilize Ronaldo and his veteran teammate Pepe, 41, in the upcoming match, despite Ronaldo being an unused substitute in Portugal’s recent 2-1 defeat to Croatia.

Roberto Martinez provided an update on Cristiano Ronaldo’s fitness ahead of Euro 2024.

Ronaldo was an unused substitute in Portugal’s recent match against Croatia.

Martinez expressed confidence in Ronaldo’s fitness and performance, stating, “Cristiano’s focus, reaction to loss, and defensive positions were perfect during the games we played, the last eleven games. So for me, there are no doubts, there are no worries.”

As one of the greatest footballers of his generation, Ronaldo is also international football’s all-time leading goalscorer with 128 goals. He will be a key player for Portugal as they seek to avenge their 2022 World Cup exit and make a strong showing at Euro 2024.