Euro 2024: Cristiano Ronaldo Sends Portugal Teammates Message on Instagram Ahead of Last 16 Clash

• Al Nassr striker, Cristiano Ronaldo, has all but hinted he is ready for Portugal's Euro 2024 tournament knockout round
• The 2016 European champions advanced to the Round of 16 after an impressive campaign in the group stages, where they finished top
• Ronaldo's side are scheduled to face off with Slovenia in the last 16 on Monday night, July 1, at the Frankfurt Arena

Cristiano Ronaldo has sent his Portugal teammates an important message on Instagram ahead of their clash against Slovenia.

Robert Martinez's charges are scheduled to face Slovenia in the last 16 of the Euro 2024 tournament on Monday, July 1.

The Selecao booked a spot in the competition's knockout phase after an impressive campaign in the group stages.

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The 2016 Euro champions won two of their Group F fixtures, with their only defeat coming against Georgia.

Ronaldo played an important part in the campaign, with the veteran striker's biggest highlight so far coming against Turkey.

At the time, Euro Sport reported that the five-time Ballon d'Or winner set up Bruno Fernandes for one of Portugal's three goals.

Ronaldo sends teammates message

The 39-year-old has now sent his teammates a message on social media as they prepare to face Slovenia in the last 16.

Ronaldo took to X to share images of him arriving in Frankfurt ahead of the tie with the caption:

"Let's go with everything, Portugal! 🇵🇹"

While the former Manchester United star has been an important member of the team, it remains to be seen if he will start in the knockout clash.

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The Al Nassr ace made his debut for the national team in 2003.

Ronaldo and Lionel Messi set unwanted record

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Ronaldo and Lionel Messi setting an unwanted international record with their respective teams.

Messi is currently on international duty with Argentina at the 2024 Copa America. However, just like his football nemesis, the multiple Ballon d'Or winner also failed to score in the group stages of the competition.

The ageing superstar duo are still integral members of their national squads, with Ronaldo featuring in all three of Portugal’s group games.