Cristiano Ronaldo benched in Euro 2024 warm-up match but Portugal boss Roberto Martinez’s bold call backfires

CRISTIANO RONALDO has been a model of longevity for more than two decades in an outstanding international career.

Euro 2004

After making his international debut in 2003, Ronaldo's first Euros came in 2004.

Ronaldo marked his Euro debut with a goal in a 2-1 defeat to Greece - his first for Portugal.

He scored his second in the semi-final win over the Netherlands, but Portugal met Greece again in the final, losing 1-0 in shock result.

Euro 2008

Ronaldo was Portugal captain four years later but Euro 2008 was the least impactful tournament he's had.

There was still time for a standout performance, though, as Ronaldo scored once and set up two more in a group-stage win over the Czech Republic.

Euro 2012

Playing at Real Madrid at the time, Ronaldo was the top goalscorer at Euro 2012, with three goals, including a brace in the group stage against the Netherlands.

Portugal's quarter-final against Czech Republic was heading towards a stalemate with 10 minutes to go and they needed a special moment him.

His powerful header in the dying minutes, took Portugal to the semi-finals where they lost on penalties to Spain.

Euro 2016

Ronaldo scored three goals in Euro 2016, with Portugal crowned CHAMPIONS after defeating France 1-0 in extra time in the final.

After suffering an injury inside the opening 16 minutes against France, he was forced to watch from the side-lines.

Yet the Portugal captain became a cheerleader, and helped coach his teammates to the historic victory.

He matched Michel Platini's record of nine goals by the end of Euro 2016.

Euro 2020

Ronaldo made history again with FIVE goals at Euro 2020, the most of any player at a Euros.

Yet it was arguably Portugal's least exciting affair, as they exited in the Round of 16 following a 1-0 defeat to Belgium.

With his goals in this tournament, Ronaldo became the top goalscorer at the European Championship with 14 goals.