Cristiano Ronaldo to Luka Modric: 5 footballers in last UEFA Euro Championships
The ongoing UEFA Euro Championships might be the last appearance in this tournament for some of the top footballers in the world. At 36 years of age, Cristiano Ronaldo is still creating waves in Euro 2020 -- both on and off the field. However, Ronaldo's Portugal team is on the brink of elimination in the 'Group of Death' if his side loses their final group game against France on Wednesday (June 23) night. Croatia's Luka Modric, former teammate of Ronaldo at Real Madrid, is also in his last Euro Championships and broke a big record on Tuesday (June 22) by becoming the oldest scorer for his national side. Here we take a look at five footballers, who might be taking part in their final UEFA Euro Championships.
Jun 23, 2021, 10:35 AM ISTItaly's Giorgio Chiellini admires Uruguay's Luis Suarez for biting him at FIFA World Cup
Suarez, who escaped punishment during the game, was later banned for four months plus nine internationals -- but Chiellini said he bore no grudge towards him.
May 22, 2020, 09:46 AM ISTSerie-A: Giorgio Chiellini gives Juventus opening win at Parma
Chiellini flicked the ball home in the 21st minute after Parma failed to clear a corner properly to get the Turin side off to a winning start in their bid for a ninth successive title.
Aug 25, 2019, 12:05 PM ISTSerie-A: Teenager Moise Kean strikes again to break down stubborn Empoli
The 19-year-old continued an impressive run of form which has seen him score three goals in five Serie A appearances this season and in both of Italy`s Euro 2020 qualifiers this month, against Finland and Liechtenstein.
Mar 31, 2019, 17:20 PM ISTChampions League: Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick leads Juventus into quarter-finals
Ronaldo blasted home the decisive goal from a penalty with four minutes left to seal a 3-2 overall triumph, having made the breakthrough in the 27th minute.
Mar 13, 2019, 11:31 AM ISTUEFA Nations League: Portugal qualify for semis with 0-0 draw in Italy
Portugal, who have not picked Cristiano Ronaldo since the World Cup by mutual agreement, were more threatening as the game wore on.
Nov 18, 2018, 18:10 PM ISTChilling Chiellini words touch a nerve for Tottenham Hotspur
Chiellini`s verdict was harsh, and perhaps not entirely accurate, but coming from one of the greats of European football they cannot simply be ignored.
Mar 08, 2018, 16:18 PM ISTEuro 2016: Italy's 2-0 win shows Spain's golden era gone for good
Spain were second best from the start against an Italy side, who were better organised, more effective on the ball and ruthless in every department.
Jun 28, 2016, 09:34 AM ISTEuro 2016: Holders Spain knocked out by Italy in last 16
Chiellini forced home the winner from close range after goalkeeper David de Gea could only parry Eder`s fiercely struck free-kick.
Jun 27, 2016, 23:41 PM ISTItaly vs Sweden: Brazil-born Eder fires pale Azzurri into Euro 2016 last 16
Italy, 2-0 winners over Belgium last week, now top Group E with six points, leaving Sweden, realistically needing to beat Belgium on Wednesday if they are to have any hope of making it to the knockout phase.
Jun 17, 2016, 20:58 PM ISTChampions League: Juventus stop rot with comeback win at Manchester City
Italian champions Juventus cast their early-season woes aside by beating in-form Manchester City 2-1 in their opening Champions League Group D fixture at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday.
Sep 16, 2015, 04:52 AM IST