Thousands of fans in Germany packed the stadium to watch superstar C. Ronaldo and his Portuguese teammates’ first training session in preparation for Euro 2024 on June 14.

The first training session of the Portuguese team in Germany took place at Heidewaldstadion, Gütersloh. The training session is open to press and fans. According to TNS , there were 8,000 fans packed into the stadium to watch superstar C. Ronaldo in his last Euro tournament. 18 years ago at the 2006 World Cup, the Portuguese team also set up its headquarters in Gütersloh.

C. Ronaldo and his teammates waved to fans during an open training session on June 14. Photo: Cristiano Ronaldo’s Instagram

On his personal page, C. Ronaldo shared 4 photos from the training session with a thank you to the fans. “It feels like we are still in Portugal. Thank you for your support,” he wrote. The Portuguese team’s Instagram page posted a photo of C. Ronaldo now and in 2006 with the caption: “Same place but 18 years later.”

Some sources said the training session took place gently with a happy atmosphere. C. Ronaldo practiced while waving and interacting with fans in the stands.

Goal newspaper said that about 6,000 free tickets to watch the Portuguese team’s training session were allocated. According to ESPN, they are being resold at very high prices from 400 euros to 800 euros and are quickly selling out.

Portuguese superstar holds a series of records at Euro. Photo: Instagram Cristiano Ronaldo

Portugal is considered one of the championship candidates at this year’s Euro with big names like C. Ronaldo, Pepe, Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandez… The team is in Group F with the Czech Republic, Georgia and Türkiye. . C. Ronaldo and his teammates departed early on the morning of June 19 (Vietnam time) against the Czech Republic.

Euro 2024 is the 6th Euro that C. Ronaldo has participated in and this is a record for a male player. The 39-year-old striker is the second oldest player after Pepe to participate in this year’s Euro. CR7 currently holds the record for most goals scored in Euro with 14 goals after 5 tournaments. He won Euro 2016 with his national team and was runner-up in Euro 2004.