Rewriting history in the beautiful game for the umpteenth time on Wednesday, Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to feature at six European Championships tournaments.

Ronaldo started for Portugal in its UEFA Euro 2024 opener against the Czech Republic at the Red Bull Arena. The 39-year-old earned his first cap for Portugal at the Euros in the 2004 edition, reports Hindustan Times.

The former Real Madrid and Manchester United icon was a part of the Luis Figo-led side that made it to the final of the 2004 edition. Years after the heartbreaking defeat to giant killers Greece, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner ended Portugal's long wait for the Euro title in 2016.

Ronaldo guided Portugal to its first-ever European title in the 2016 edition. Recording his 208th appearance for Portugal at the UEFA Euros, the Al-Nassr forward is already a proud holder of multiple records in the European Championships.

Ronaldo has missed just one game for Portugal in his side's last six Euros. Portugal played its final group game against Switzerland without Ronaldo in 2008. He has made the most final appearances at the European Championships.

Nicknamed CR7, Ronaldo has played 26 games for the former champions at the Euros. The former Juventus striker is followed by João Moutinho and Pepe. Ronaldo has over 65-plus appearances (including qualifying) at the Euros - the most by any player.

With 14 strikes to his name, Ronaldo has the most European Championship goals. Ronaldo has netted 25 goals more than Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who is the second-highest goal-getter in the Euros (including qualifying).

The CR7 is the first and only player to score 50 goals in Euro qualifying and finals. Ibrahimovic found the back of the net on 25 occasions. Former Republic of Ireland skipper Robbie Keane netted 23 goals at the Euros.