The UEFA Euro 2024 quarterfinals delivered us a thriller between Portugal and France, but it ended in disappointment for Cristiano Ronaldo and company as it was Les Bleus who emerged triumphant on penalties. Kylian Mbappe was subbed off in extra time, but still got to celebrate.
Either way, the French side ended up losing only a few days later, with Spain gaining the upper hand in the European Championship semifinal, propelled by a fantastic goal from Lamine Yamal.
Ronaldo may not be getting any younger, but Mbappe has yet to prove whether he can be the face of soccer like CR7 and Lionel Messi have been for so many years.
Ronaldo has already won the Euros with Portugal, but at 39, he may not be able to add to his collection. Mbappe, however, will have to keep on waiting to taste the continental glory for the first time.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Euro titles at Kylian Mbappe’s age
Even though Cristiano Ronaldo has more European Championship titles than Kylian Mbappe, he was still winless at the UEFA Euro at the Frenchman’s age. Mbappe is 25, and the Portuguese didn’t win the continental title until 31.
Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal holds the Henri Delaunay trophy to celebrate after his team’s 1-0 win against France in the UEFA EURO 2016 Final match between Portugal and France at Stade de France on July 10, 2016 in Paris, France.
The French superstar does gain the upper hand in World Cup titles though, as he celebrated with France at only 19 in Russia 2018. That’s a trophy that remains elusive in Ronaldo’s illustrious career.
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However, these players only have respect for each other, with Ronaldo congratulating Mbappe for joining Real Madrid as the former PSG star aims to follow in the Portuguese’s footsteps at the Santiago Bernabeu.
