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Is this the last we will see of Cristiano Ronaldo? (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Euro 2024 could well be the final swansong for a number of big name players this summer.<\/p>\n

The sight of football icons such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric playing on the major international stage for potentially one last time will be a sight to savour for football fans.<\/p>\n

But whilst it would be wrong to write off some of the finest talents the European game has ever seen, it\u2019s safe to say a number of high-profile stars will not make it to the 2026 World Cup in two year\u2019s time.<\/p>\n

Metro.co.uk<\/strong> takes a look at six footballers who may be set for one final act at this summer\u2019s tournament, which gets underway in Germany on June 14.<\/p>\n

Cristiano Ronaldo<\/h2>\n

Euro 2024 is surely the final time we see Ronaldo on the major international stage, with the 39 year-old looking to add a second European Championship to his enviable trophy collection having tasted success at Euro 2016.<\/p>\n

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\"Cristiano\n<\/div>

Ronaldo remains an important player for Portugal (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Despite plying his trade in Saudi Arabia for Al-Nassr, Ronaldo will still likely lead the line for Roberto Martinez\u2019s men in Germany, where he will hope to add to his record-breaking 128 international goals since making his debut in 2003.<\/p>\n

Ronaldo, who holds the record for the most Euro appearances (25) and goals (14), will feature at his 11th major international tournament for Portugal.<\/p>\n

Luka Modric<\/h2>\n

The Croatian midfield maestro will be playing in his ninth international tournament for his country.<\/p>\n

Modric, 38, has come close to adding international silverware to his vast array of club honours, finished second and third at the 2018 and 2022 World Cups respectively as well as finishing as a runner-up in the Nations League 2022\/23.<\/p>\n

Whilst he may no longer be an automatic first choice for Real Madrid, then is no doubting the fact that he remains the key man for Croatia.<\/p>\n

Robert Lewandowski<\/h2>\n

Whilst the 35 year-old almost certainly has plenty of goals still left in him, Euro 2024 could well be Lewandowski\u2019s last outing at a major competition should Poland fail to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.<\/p>\n

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Lewandowski is Poland\u2019s all-time top goalscorer (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Barcelona striker is Poland\u2019s record goalscorer with 82 goals, putting him fourth on the all-time list for goals scored in men\u2019s European international football.<\/p>\n