At 37, he has a showcase full of trophies, but more than an idolized iconCristiano Ronaldo remains a role model for the youngsters of Portugal, who will face the Czech Republic on Thursday in Lisbon, during matchday 3 of the League of Nations.
The Portuguese captain has the international legitimacy to inspire the new generation: 188 appearances with 117 goals (world record), nine major trophies disputed, a European Championship won…
And still not satisfied, as evidenced by his brace on Sunday against Switzerland (4-0 win).
In social networks, the five-time Ballon d’Or champion said he felt “a lot of pride and confidence” in the Portuguese group.
‘CR7’ regularly shows his adherence to the Seleçao and his teammates, despite more complicated moments such as qualifying for the 2022 World Cup.
“When he feels he can trust you, he gives himself 100%. It’s always a great advantage to have a player and a person like that in the dressing room,” Diogo Dalot, 23, his teammate at Manchester United and the national team, told Sky Sports last month.
– “Integrate everyone” –
Many of the newcomers to the Portugal team praised the essential role of Cristiano Ronaldo in their integration.
“He likes to integrate everyone and has helped a lot with my inclusion in the squad,” he said. also Joao Félix, Atlético de Madrid’s attacking midfielder, in an interview with Eleven Sports in February 2020.
“He is an example for the whole team. He is a great captain and He is always willing to give advice. Before a Nations League match he told me to keep calm and enjoy,” the 22-year-old added to World Soccer magazine in March 2021.
The side of Paris Saint-Germain, Nuno Mendes, First called up to Portugal in March 2021, he also expressed the same opinion when discussing his debut in Portugal colors against Azerbaijan.
“The captain gave me advice before the match. It’s very important to mehelped me and I think that was seen on the ground”, declared the young promise of 19 years.
Among all the young players, andIt is with Diogo Dalot that Ronaldo maintains the closest ties.
– “My friend Dalot” –
During workouts, the Manchester United duo is often shown together.
“Concentrate on everyday goals, seize the moments with friends. Great training session with my friend Dalot!” Ronaldo posted on social media.
“Working with someone who has that work culturethat professionalism, that mentality and being able to be close, has helped me a lot,” Dalot said in May.
Like many of his teammates, hopes to enjoy the presence of the best scorer in the history of international football (117 goals) for as long as possible.
“It is on another level, it is not explained only with words. We just need to enjoy ourselves as much as we can,” he explained in October in Inside United, the club’s magazine.
Throughout his career, Cristiano Ronaldo has declared that he wants to play until he is 50 years old and insisted in March that he would be the only one to make the decision to end his career with the national team.
A priori the young Portuguese generation he will be able to count on his older brother for a few more years.
At 37, he has a showcase full of trophies, but more than an idolized iconCristiano Ronaldo remains a role model for the youngsters of Portugal, who will face the Czech Republic on Thursday in Lisbon, during matchday 3 of the League of Nations.
The Portuguese captain has the international legitimacy to inspire the new generation: 188 appearances with 117 goals (world record), nine major trophies disputed, a European Championship won…
And still not satisfied, as evidenced by his brace on Sunday against Switzerland (4-0 win).
In social networks, the five-time Ballon d’Or champion said he felt “a lot of pride and confidence” in the Portuguese group.
‘CR7’ regularly shows his adherence to the Seleçao and his teammates, despite more complicated moments such as qualifying for the 2022 World Cup.
“When he feels he can trust you, he gives himself 100%. It’s always a great advantage to have a player and a person like that in the dressing room,” Diogo Dalot, 23, his teammate at Manchester United and the national team, told Sky Sports last month.
– “Integrate everyone” –
Many of the newcomers to the Portugal team praised the essential role of Cristiano Ronaldo in their integration.
“He likes to integrate everyone and has helped a lot with my inclusion in the squad,” he said. also Joao Félix, Atlético de Madrid’s attacking midfielder, in an interview with Eleven Sports in February 2020.
“He is an example for the whole team. He is a great captain and He is always willing to give advice. Before a Nations League match he told me to keep calm and enjoy,” the 22-year-old added to World Soccer magazine in March 2021.
The side of Paris Saint-Germain, Nuno Mendes, First called up to Portugal in March 2021, he also expressed the same opinion when discussing his debut in Portugal colors against Azerbaijan.
“The captain gave me advice before the match. It’s very important to mehelped me and I think that was seen on the ground”, declared the young promise of 19 years.
Among all the young players, andIt is with Diogo Dalot that Ronaldo maintains the closest ties.
– “My friend Dalot” –
During workouts, the Manchester United duo is often shown together.
“Concentrate on everyday goals, seize the moments with friends. Great training session with my friend Dalot!” Ronaldo posted on social media.
“Working with someone who has that work culturethat professionalism, that mentality and being able to be close, has helped me a lot,” Dalot said in May.
Like many of his teammates, hopes to enjoy the presence of the best scorer in the history of international football (117 goals) for as long as possible.
“It is on another level, it is not explained only with words. We just need to enjoy ourselves as much as we can,” he explained in October in Inside United, the club’s magazine.
Throughout his career, Cristiano Ronaldo has declared that he wants to play until he is 50 years old and insisted in March that he would be the only one to make the decision to end his career with the national team.
A priori the young Portuguese generation he will be able to count on his older brother for a few more years.
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