Ronaldo Chalks New Milestone After Portugal Secured Euro 2024 Spot With Luxembourg Thrashing
- Cristiano Ronaldo chalked another record in the 2024 Euro Qualifiers
- Despite missing Portugal's landslide win against Luxembourg, he still etched his name in the history books
- Since 2004, Ronaldo has inspired the Selecao to six successive European Championships
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Cristiano Ronaldo achieved a significant milestone following Portugal's historic victory over Luxembourg and their subsequent qualification for Euro 2024.
Although he couldn't participate in the game, his teammates, led by Bruno Fernandes, decisively punished the European minnows, making the Selecao the first nation to secure a spot at next year's Euros.
Portugalshowcased their dominance by scoring nine goals against Luxembourg, marking their largest-ever win in international football.
Goncalo Ramos, Diogo Jota, and Goncalo Inacio each scored twice, while Bruno Fernandes, Ricardo Horta, and Joao Felix contributed single goals to the resounding victory, BBCreports.
This remarkable result extends Portugal's winning streak to six games in the qualifiers, with an impressive 24 goals scored and none conceded, per Eurosport.
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FootballMost importantly, it secured their place in next year's competition in Germany. This achievement also makes Cristiano Ronaldo the first player in history to qualify for his sixth UEFA European Championship.
Ronaldo's European Championship JourneyRonaldo's journey began at the continental showpiece in 2004 when Portugal hosted the tournament. He continued his appearances in the 2008, 2012, and 2016 editions, captaining the team to their maiden title in the latter.
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