Cristiano Ronaldo confirms Euro 2024 will be his last - ESPN

Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that the European Championship in Germany will be «without a doubt» the last of his impressive career.

The 2024 Euros marks Ronaldo's record-breaking sixth appearance in a European Championships.

The next tournament will be hosted by Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland four years from now, Ronaldo will be 43.

«Without a doubt it's the last Euro [for me], of course it is,» Ronaldo told Portugal TV's RTP.

«But I'm not emotional about that. I'm moved by everything that football entails, by the enthusiasm I have for the game, the enthusiasm I see in the fans, having my family here, people's passion… it's not about leaving the world of football. What else is there for me to do or win?»

Ronaldo, who made his debut with Portugal in 2003 and won the tournament 2016, is the men's all time leading scorer with 130 goals.

«The most important thing about the journey I've been on is the enthusiasm I still have for being here,» he said.

«It's 20 years representing and playing with the national team, bringing joy to people, to the family, my children, that is what motivates me most.»

Ronaldo's mental strength was tested on Monday when he saw his 114th-minute penalty shot kept out by Slovenia goalkeeper Jan Oblak.

Portugal won the round of 16 game, beating Slovenia in a penalty shootout that saw Portuguese goalkeeper Diogo Costa save all three of Solvenia's attempts.

The Al Nassr superstar broke down in tears as the game went to a penalty shootout and had to be consoled by his teammates.

«It's football, those who fail are those who try too,» Ronaldo said. «I will always do my best for this shirt, whether I fail or not.

»As you saw, I missed the penalty but I wanted to be the first to score [on the