Euro 2024: Cristiano Ronaldo to Olivier Giroud - Seven Stars who are playing their Final Euros

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The European football is set to be lit up as the Euro 2024 is on the horizon. The continental tournament is set to enthral fans across the globe when it starts on June 14.

Germany is the host of the Euros this season which will witness a plethora of stars performing in the grandest stage of European continental football.

But amid the many of the brightest names of world football, a few are likely to step out for the final time in the Euros this year. They are at the twilight stage of their career and may hang up the boots before the next edition of the tournament. Here are seven massive names of football who look set to bid adieu to Euros with this last hurrah-

Manuel Neuer (Germany)

Age: 38
Position: Goalkeeper
Appearances: 112

The Germany legend Manuel Neuer looks likely to bow out of the Euros with this home campaign. He has been a mainstay in the team over the years but the stage looks set for Neuer to bid adieu to Euros with this edition. Germany, being the host country, will be hoping for a strong campaign and the 38-year-old is also set to play a crucial part in it.

Luka Modric (Croatia)

Age: 38
Position: Midfielder
Appearances: 174

Luka Modric has had a stellar career in club and international football. The Croatian legend has 174 appearances for his country, the most for them and was a pivotal part of their fantastic World Cup campaign in 2018. In the Euros, Croatia hasn't been the best finish has been till the Quarter finals (1996 and 2008). With Modric poised to retire in the upcoming couple of years, this Euros looks set to be his last.

Robert Lewandowski (Poland)

Age: 35
Position: Striker
Appearances: 149

Robert Lewandowski is by far the best Polish player to have ever graced in the recent decades. The Poland captain has been a stalwart for his nation and currently stands on 82 international goals. But the prolific striker has hinted to bid adieu to international football in coming years and this Euro may be his swansong.

Olivier Giroud (France)

Age: 37
Position: Striker
Appearances: 132

Olivier Giroud has conquered many things in his life. The French striker has won the World Cup, won the Champions League and many more accolades. Once considered a player of few seasons, Giroud has graced French international team for more than a decade and is their all-time highest scorer with 57 goals.

The 37-year-old has also announced his international retirement after the Euro this year. It is to be seen if he can end up with winning the continental championship, which so far has been out of reach for Les Bleus.

Pepe (Portugal)

Age: 41
Position: Defender
Appearances: 136

Aged 41 years, Pepe is the oldest player in the Euro 2024. The Portugal defender still is a force at this age and has been playing superbly for Porto and his national team. The veteran defender will be at the heart of the Portuguese defence in this tournament, which is surely going to be his last. Portugal won the Euro 2016 and they would be hoping to replicate the same this time around.

Toni Kroos (Germany)

Age: 34
Position: Midfielder
Appearances: 108

Toni Kroos has announced his retirement from all forms of football after the Euros. The coveted midfielder has a tremendous career and he ended his club career with a Champions League win with Real Madrid. Kroos will orchestrate the German midfield and will play a massive part in their quest for the Euro championship. And if they win the title on home soil, it will be a dream farewell for the legend.

Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)

Age: 39
Position: Forward
Appearances: 206

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest to have ever touched the football. The Portugal legend has over 200 appearances and is the top scorer in international football with 128 goals. Cristiano Ronaldo has a plethora of records in Euros, but he will be hoping to finish it on a high and win the competition again. Although the Portugal legend hasn't confirmed anything on his retirement, but we can presume the player may not extend his international career to 43, when the next Euro arrives. Hence Ronaldo is likely to have his swansong in the Euros this year.