Euro 2024: Mourinho Predicts Ronaldo’s Impact

Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho has expressed confidence that Cristiano Ronaldo will score goals and play a key role for Portugal in the upcoming Euro 2024 in Germany.

Ronaldo, gearing up for his 11th major tournament since debuting for Portugal at Euro 2004, recently finished a stellar season with Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, scoring 50 goals in 51 matches.

Despite his impressive form, Ronaldo faces strong competition for a starting spot in Portugal’s lineup from Liverpool’s Diogo Jota, PSG’s Goncalo Ramos, and Joao Felix, who was on loan at Barcelona last season.

Speaking to RTP about the former Real Madrid and Manchester United star, Mourinho said, “Cristiano knows how he feels, what his goals are, and how the coach plans to use him—whether to play every minute or to protect him in key moments.

“But there is a lot that goes on inside that gets between them. He has a lot of influence and he will score his goals.

“I don’t believe he will leave the European Championship without goals.”