It’s no secret that every big competition has a handful of greats that bid their farewells to the marvellous world of football. EURO 2024 is no exception. 
In fact, EURO 2024 might just be the biggest EURO competition, according to the sheer number and quality of players who will call it their last big event.
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From Cristiano Ronaldo, Toni Kroos and Luka Modrić, three Real Madrid greats, to N’Golo Kante and Kevin De Bruyne, Premier League’s backbones in their prime, EURO 2024 football greats are not to be taken for granted. 
Let’s have a closer look ⚽️
<h2 dir="ltr">Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)</h2>
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Total appearances on EURO main events
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25
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Total goals on EURO main events
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14
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Total assists on EURO main events
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9
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Love him or hate him, you have to admit that Cristiano Ronaldo has been the best of what European football had to offer for well over a decade now. 
He’s the epitome of hard work and dedication. He’s won it all with some of Europe’s best teams, including Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Juventus.
<img src="https://wbcl.justw.in/cristiano_ronaldo_3e7196299e.webp" alt="Cristiano Ronaldo"> 
However, he’s playing in the Saudi Pro League now and he isn’t getting any younger. While Portugal does have other quality options in the attack, Cristiano Ronaldo should still get plenty of minutes. 
This is his final dance for Portugal, to win another title after that fantastic tournament in France back in 2016.
In total, <a href="https://x.com/cristiano">Cristiano Ronaldo</a> has scored 14 goals in the EUROs. His biggest goal tally happened three years ago when he netted five and was the joint-top scorer for the tournament. 
<h2 dir="ltr">Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium)</h2>
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Total appearances on EURO main events
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9
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Total goals on EURO main events
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1
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Total assists on EURO main events
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5
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<a href="https://www.transfermarkt.com/kevin-de-bruyne/profil/spieler/88755">Kevin De Bruyne</a> is the undisputed legend among Premier League midfielders. He’s been the best midfielder in the League for more than 5 years now and is showing no signs of stopping.
<img src="https://wbcl.justw.in/kevin_de_bruyne_b53b6ca034.webp" alt="Kevin De Bruyne" width="750" height="439">
Yes, he’s had a fair share of injuries already. But when he’s 100% healthy and fit, he controls the midfield like no one else out there.
At the moment, Kevin De Bruyne is 32. He’ll be 33 by the time the EURO 2024 wraps up. He might still be in the squad for the 2026 World Cup. 
At 35, that sounds feasible. But, I doubt he’ll last until the 2028 EURO, which means this is bound to be his last dance for Belgium.
<h2 dir="ltr">N’Golo Kante (France)</h2>
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Total appearances on EURO main events
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8
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Total goals on EURO main events
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0
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Total assists on EURO main events
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1
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When was the last time you heard about N’Golo Kante? He’s been one of the pioneers in the Saudi Pro League. 
Ever since leaving Chelsea, though, his form has been dwindling. In all honesty, I was surprised to see Didier Deschamps include Kante in his 2024 EURO squad list.
<img src="https://wbcl.justw.in/ngolo_kante_f088604af3.webp" alt="N’Golo Kante" width="750" height="438">
The guy is a legend, there’s no point denying that. He spent his prime years in Leicester and Chelsea, winning that magical EPL title with Leicester and crowning one of the most beautiful moments in the league’s history. 
This will undoubtedly be his last outing for France. He’s 33 at the moment and I just don’t see him being in the squad for the World Cup, even if he doesn’t retire in the meantime. N’golo Kante is past his prime, but that doesn’t make him any less of a legend.
<h2 dir="ltr">Toni Kroos (Germany)</h2>
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Total appearances on EURO main events
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14
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Total goals on EURO main events
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0
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Total assists on EURO main events
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1
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Toni Kroos doesn’t need a lengthy introduction. The man has been Germany’s backbone for 4 big competitions already. Granted, Germany’s last 4 big competitions weren’t exactly poised with brilliant gameplay.
<img src="https://wbcl.justw.in/toni_kroos_ceb1d77d33.webp" alt="Toni Kroos" width="750" height="500">
Still, Kroos has always been a positive factor; an anchor that made the whole team play slightly better. 
In fact, that’s exactly how he contributed to Real Madrid’s performances too.
He’s 34 and still plays at the top level. However, he surprised many not that long ago when he <a href="https://www.managingmadrid.com/2024/5/21/24161474/kroos-real-madrid-retirement-2024">decided to retire from football</a> following the end of the 2024 EURO.
He wants to retire at the top level and on his own terms, playing in the best club in the world and for one of the best national teams too. Toni Kroos ladies and gents - what a legend!
<h2 dir="ltr">Olivier Giroud (France)</h2>
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Total appearances on EURO main events
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11
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Total goals on EURO main events
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3
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Total assists on EURO main events
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2
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Now let’s talk about the man, the myth, the legend - Olivier Giroud. The 37-year-old AC Milan striker is definitely playing his last EURO. 
I know, I know, he ages like fine wine, but I just can’t see him being called up for the French national team after this… not with all the talent Deschamps has lying around these days.
Giroud scored a total of 57 goals for the French national team, 5 of which were on the EURO main events. 
He also contributed with 16 assists, though not a single one happened on an EURO main event.
<h2 dir="ltr">Robert Lewandowski (Poland)</h2>
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Total appearances on EURO main events
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11
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Total goals on EURO main events
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5
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Total assists on EURO main events
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0
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It will be sad to see Robert Lewandowski finish his international career at this EURO. It’s even sadder considering the fact he never did anything notable with Poland. 
A striker of his class without any international medals… such a fate probably awaits the likes of Odegaard and Haaland too. 
<img src="https://wbcl.justw.in/robert_lewandowski_f4d8beefa1.webp" alt="Robert Lewandowski" width="750" height="438">
But, 11 EURO appearances and 5 goals tell you all you need to know about Lewandowski’s nose for a goal. 
His proficiency is unparalleled. He’s been honing his skills in the Bundesliga for years and is now casually doing the same in La Liga. 
However, Poland is in a tough spot and our <a href="https://winz.io/blog/euro-group-predictions/">UEFA EURO 2024 group stage betting predictions</a> don’t have good news for good old Rober. Here’s hoping our predictions were wrong.
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<h2 dir="ltr">Pepe (Portugal)</h2>
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Total appearances on EURO main events
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19
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Total goals on EURO main events
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2
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Total assists on EURO main events
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0
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Pepe is a true legend of the game. He was a living legend in Real Madrid and still has the same status for Portugal. 
He already has 19 appearances for his country, and he’s set to push it above 20 in Germany. Mind you, he’s 41 years old. This is definitely his last stand for Portugal.
<img src="https://wbcl.justw.in/pepe_football_player_3debf35d66.webp" alt="Pepe" width="750" height="438">
But, don’t let his age fool you. Pepe is still as aggressive as he was 10 years ago.
He’s still ruling the defensive end with an iron fist and will be a force to be reckoned with in the group stage. 
I wouldn’t want to be on the receiving end of his tackles, that’s for sure.

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