Our prediction for this Euro 2024 match:
There will be fireworks when Portugal and Bosnia & Herzegovina face each other at Estadio da Luz (Lisbon) in the Euro 2024 qualifier. Veteran Cristiano Ronaldo once again made the cut and the former Manchester United forward is widely expected to lead the line for the hosts. Star players Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, and Ruben Dias should start as well, while Joao Cancelo is pushing for a recall after sitting out the 6-0 crushing of Luxembourg in March.
The Balkan Dragons, on the other hand, continue relying on Inter striker Edin Dzeko, who has netted 64 goals in 127 appearances for the national team. Bosnia head coach Faruk Hadzibegic has left out Demirov and Krunic out of the squad, with Hamulic and Prcic stepping up. Anyhow, we are tempted to put our money on CR7 and Co. as A Selecao are a real force to be reckoned with at home.
Highlighted Player (Cristiano Ronaldo):
Cristiano Ronaldo is considered one of the world’s best football players. The Portuguese ace was born on 5 February, 1985 in Funchal, Madeira and he played for the likes of Andorinha, Nacional and Sporting during his youth career. CR7 made his Sporting debut in Primeira Liga on 7 October, 2002, scoring two goals in a 3-0 win over Moreirense.
Manchester United scouts spotted him and one year later he joined the Old Trafford outfit. Ronaldo became the most expensive teenager in the history of the Premier League and he received the number 7 shirt. He quickly established himself as the team’s key player and it has to be noted that he won three consecutive Premier League trophies with the Red Devils (2006/2007, 2007/2008, 2008/2009). In 2008 he helped the Old Trafford outfit beat Chelsea in the Champions League final, scoring for Alex Ferguson’s troops in the regular time.
Ronaldo joined Real Madrid in 2009 and he helped the Spanish giants with two Champions League trophies. In 2016 he won the European Championship trophy with Portugal. The Real Madrid ace has two Golden Ball awards (2013, 2014).