In terms of being Portugal’s greatest player in history, it is pretty much consensual that Cristiano Ronaldo has surpassed Eusébio. Ronaldo is the all-time leading scorer of the Seleção.

In fact, no player has scored more goals for any nation than he has, a record that is very well known to all sports institutions and all the best betting brands in Europe.

But there is no doubt that the current striker of Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr is living out his final years as a Portugal player at the age of 38, having left the scene of the world’s major football clubs and leagues. Although he will be over 40 years old at the time, he still has the ambition of competing in the 2026 World Cup.

Many believe, however, that he should step aside right now ahead of Euro 2024, let alone in the next World Cup. 

Roberto Martínez has announced Portugal’s squad for the Euro 2024 qualifiers against Bosnia and Iceland. 

Wolves centre-back Toti Gomes has been selected for the senior national team for the first time, while Nélson Semedo, Renato Sanches and Ricardo Horta return to the squad after missing out in Martínez’s first call-up earlier this year. 

Portugal’s 2023 European U17 Championship campaign came to an end in the group stage after a 1-1 draw against France at Balmazújváros Városi Stadion.

Fodé Sylla put France ahead in the 10th minute with Filipe Ramos making two substitutions before the break.

He couldn’t have asked for a better outcome after introducing Geovany Quenda and Nuno Patrício in the 39th minute, Quenda’s corner converted by Patrício two minutes later.

The Equipa das Quinas had most of the momentum in the second half but couldn’t find the winning goal.

Quenda tested Paul Argney from a tight angle, the final chance coming in added time when Rodrigo Duarte headed Martim Fernandes’ cross over the bar.

Portugal registered their first win at the 2023 European U17 Championship after a 2-1 victory against Scotland at DEAC Stadion.

Olivio Tomé opened the scoring in the 3rd minute with Gil Martins hitting the post four minutes later.

The Equipa das Quinas doubled their advantage in the 20th minute after punishing a mistake from the Scots, Gonçalo Sousa stepping around Callan McKenna and finding the bottom corner.

Filipe Ramos’ side were denied what appeared to be a clear penalty on the stroke of half time when Owen Hastie injured Martim Ferreira, the midfielder hobbling out on crutches after the break.

Portugal wasted numerous chances to put the bed in the second half before Lennon Connolly reduced the deficit in the 88th minute. Scotland were unable to find an equaliser despite four minutes of added time and are set for an early exit in Hungary.