In Pics: These 5 stars will retire from international football after Euro 2024
Euros 2024 has emerged as a the farewell for many superstars of continental football. Whilst there has been a simultaneous emergence of new stars, the game has bid goodbye to multiple seasoned internationals as well. Here's a look at the top-5 players featuring in their last ever Euros. (Image Source: Reuters) 1: Cristiano Ronaldo - The Portuguese maestro failed to impress in his final major international tournament. He was unable to find the back of the net even once. Overall, he represented Portugal in 212 games and scored 130 times, even helping them win the Euros in 2016. (Image Source: Reuters) 2: Toni Kroos - The German midfielder had mentioned prior to the Euro 2024 that this will be his final international assignment. He hung his boots from the German team after playing 117 games, scoring 17 goals, notching 21 assists, and enabling them to win the FIFA World Cup in Brazil in 2014. (Image Source: Reuters) 3: Pepe - An era has ended for Portuguese football with experienced centre-back Pepe calling it a day from the national team colours. Pepe and Ronaldo defined a blossoming period for their side over the last two decades. He played 141 games for them, remaining rock solid in the back always, and making 12 goal contributions too. (Image Source: Reuters) 4: Girorgio Chielinni - The Italian centre-back had helped them win the previous edition of the Euros in 2021. Though they could not go all the way this time around, Chiellini is bowing out from the Italian jersey with both fond memories and a stellar record to back it up. (Image Source: Reuters) 5: Luka Modric - The Croatian midfielder has been one of the pillars behind their recent successes at the European and international stage. He even pioneered their run to the finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Modric played 178 games, scoring and assisting 26 and 29 goals respectively for Croatia. (Image Source: Reuters)
2024-07-07T04:44:59Z