NewsPhotos Cristiano Ronaldo to Luka Modric: 5 footballers in last UEFA Euro Championships

Cristiano Ronaldo to Luka Modric: 5 footballers in last UEFA Euro Championships

The ongoing UEFA Euro Championships might be the last appearance in this tournament for some of the top footballers in the world. At 36 years of age, Cristiano Ronaldo is still creating waves in Euro 2020 -- both on and off the field. However, Ronaldo's Portugal team is on the brink of elimination in the 'Group of Death' if his side loses their final group game against France on Wednesday (June 23) night. Croatia's Luka Modric, former teammate of Ronaldo at Real Madrid, is also in his last Euro Championships and broke a big record on Tuesday (June 22) by becoming the oldest scorer for his national side. Here we take a look at five footballers, who might be taking part in their final UEFA Euro Championships.

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Updated:Jun 23, 2021, 10:35 AM IST

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal

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Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo is the all-time leading goal-scorer in UEFA Euro Championships after his three strikes in this year's tournament. Ronaldo is also the only footballer to appear in five European Championships but is unlikely appear in a sixth one at the age of 40. (Source: Twitter)

Luka Modric from Croatia

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Croatian playmaker Luka Modric is the most-capped footballer for his national side with 139 caps. (Source: Twitter)

Croatian playmaker Luka Modric is the most-capped footballer for his national side with 139 caps. Modric guided Croatia into the UEFA Euro 2020 last-16 on Tuesday (June 22) and in the process became the oldest as well as the youngest goal-scorer for Croatia. (Source: Twitter)

Goran Pandev from North Macedonia

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North Macedonian captain Goran Pandev has already announced his retirement from international football after exit from UEFA Euro 2020. (Source: Twitter)

North Macedonian captain Goran Pandev has already announced his retirement from international football after exit from UEFA Euro 2020. The former Inter Milan and Napoli star netted 38 goals in 122 games for North Macedonia. (Source: Twitter)

Manuel Neuer from Germany

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Germany and Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is a legend in front of the goal. (Source: Twitter)

Germany and Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is a legend in front of the goal. Neuer has appeared in over 100 games for the Die Mannschaft and it's unlikely that he'll turn in the next Euro scheduled for 2024 at the age of 39. (Source: Twitter)

Giorgio Chiellini from Italy

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Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini has been the national side's rock for the last 17 years. (Source: Twitter)

Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini has been the national side's rock for the last 17 years. The Juventus veteran has 109 appearances to his name and only six other Italy international have appeared in more games than Chiellini. (Source: Twitter)