After EURO 2024, fans will likely no longer be able to witness the stars Ronaldo, Modric, and Muller competing in the continental arena.
Cristiano Ronaldo (39 years old – Portugal):
In the next EURO, Ronaldo will be 42 years old. In the history of the European Championship, if not counting goalkeepers, no player over 40 years old has played. According to a revelation from CR7’s sister, the 2026 World Cup could be the last major tournament in the Portuguese striker’s career.
Thomas Muller (35 years old – Germany):
In the 2023/24 season, Muller is no longer in top form but is still called up by coach Julian Nagelsmann to participate in the EURO 2024 finals. This will likely be the last EURO in the year. career of the German legend.
Robert Lewandowski (35 years old – Poland):
EURO 2024 is the 4th time and probably the last time, Lewy represents Poland in the continental arena.
Toni Kroos (34 years old – Germany):
Kroos should have hung up his shoes at all levels right after the 2023/24 season. However, he changed his decision to return to play for Germany and attend the EURO 2024 finals. “I want my children to see their father play at EURO at home,” the former Real Madrid star shared.
Manuel Neuer (38 years old – Germany):
Neuer is a hero who has gone through many ups and downs with the German team. After winning the 2014 World Cup, the German team gradually declined and did not achieve any more success. According to the German press, at EURO 2024, Neuer is still trusted to start for the “Tank”, instead of Barca’s Marc Andre Ter Stegen.
Olivier Giroud (37 years old – France):
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Giroud doesn’t need to run much, doesn’t need to touch the ball much but is always a difficult position to replace in the French team under coach Didier Deschamps. The former Milan star will likely retire at the national level after the EURO tournament in Germany.
Kevin De Bruyne (33 years old – Belgium):
De Bruyne has conquered most of the glory at the club level, but when he joined the national team, his and the golden generation of Belgian football’s best achievement was only 3rd place at the national team. World Cup 2018. After Courtois, De Bruyne is considering the possibility of retiring from his international career after EURO 2024.
Luka Modric (39 years old – Croatia):
Modric will turn 39 years old in September this year. He will likely become an exception at Real Madrid, when his contract is extended by Real Madrid when he is nearly 40 years old. However, participating in EURO 2028 seems to be too much for the former Tottenham player.
