Cristiano Ronaldo: Portugal captain appears at record sixth European Championship

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first player to feature in six European Championships after starting Portugal's opening game against Hungary. The 36-year-old, who is appearing in his fifth tournament as captain, has now played in every Euros since 2004. Ronaldo, who is Portugal's all-time leading scorer with 103 goals, was involved in all three goals in the 3-0 win against Hungary. He provided an assist for the first goal scored by Raphael Guerreiro, before scoring a penalty and then setting up another goal for Diogo Jota, who also scored a brace. The record-breaking appearance comes as Ronaldo continues his pursuit of becoming the top scorer at the European Championship. He is currently tied with Michel Platini on nine goals. His next opportunity to break the record will come against Germany on Saturday. With his sixth appearance, Ronaldo has now surpassed the previous record held by Italy legend Gianluigi Buffon, who played in five European Championships. Ronaldo's appearance in the tournament was initially in doubt after he tested positive for coronavirus in April. He was ruled out of the Champions League final for Juventus, but returned to fitness in time for the Euros.

Summary

"Cristiano Ronaldo has made history by becoming the first player to appear in six European Championships. He is also looking to become the top scorer in the tournament's history. Ronaldo's record-breaking appearance and his impressive performance against Hungary highlight his longevity and commitment to the game. With his next match against Germany, he will be looking to break the record for most goals scored at the European Championship and further solidify his legacy as one of the greatest footballers of all time."