UEFA European Championship top goalscorers

High school (ages 12+)
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1. What is the all-time leading goal scorer?Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) holds the record with 14 goals in 30 appearances
2. What is the record for most goals in a single tournament?Michel Platini (France) scored 9 goals in the 1984 tournament
3. Who has scored the most goals in the UEFA European Championship?Cristiano Ronaldo is the all‑time top scorer with 14 goals.
4. How many goals did Michel Platini score in the 1984 tournament?Platini scored 9 goals in 5 games during Euro 1984.

UEFA European Championship: Europe's quadrennial international men's football competition contested by national teams.
Top Goal Scorer: The individual player who scores the highest number of goals in a specific competition or match.
Golden Boot: An award given to the top goal scorer in many football tournaments and leagues.
Qualification Rounds: Matches played before the final tournament to determine which teams will compete.