Ronaldo's declining ability could hurt Portugal at Euro 2024

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DORTMUND, Germany -- Cristiano Ronaldo is still the selfie king, even at 39-years-old, 20 years after appearing at his first major tournament for Portugal. But it's probably a sign of his waning influence on his national team that he registered more selfie attempts from picture-chasing fans than significant contributions for his country during Saturday's 3-0 win against Turkey.

Six supporters -- four during the Group F match in Dortmund and two while the players were leaving the pitch-- ran onto the pitch with the sole intention of having a photograph with Ronaldo in a clear breach of Euro 2024 security. The former Real Madrid and Manchester United forward is such…