For Euro 2024, which began on Friday, June 14, 2024, with a resounding victory by the host country Germany over Scotland, five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo is prepared to make a significant sacrifice for his country, Portugal.
Indeed, Al Nassr striker Cristiano Ronaldo stated that he would respect the decision of coach Roberto Martinez if he were benched during this competition. He aims to help Portugal go all the way in the tournament and is ready to contribute when needed.
Addressing the media, Ronaldo declared his readiness for Euro 2024, emphasizing that he is prepared to assist on the field and is not insisting on starting every match.
“The most important thing is that I feel good physically and mentally. I am ready, always preparing in the best way. I will always be ready to help our country and respect the coach’s decisions. We must think about achieving this (winning the Euro), be positive, step by step. Dreaming is free, and this team has the talent to dream. Nothing can be achieved without hard work; we must work and fight,” he said, according to Metro.
To recall, Cristiano Ronaldo was benched by Fernando Santos during the FIFA World Cup, a decision that sparked outcry among supporters. Santos eventually resigned after the team was eliminated by Morocco in the quarter-finals.
Euro 2024 marks Cristiano Ronaldo’s final continental tournament. Evergreen and unstoppable at 39, where and when will Ronaldo stop? With Portugal, he is participating in his sixth European Championship:
A record! Winner of Euro 2016 and the 2019 Nations League, Ronaldo’s Portugal still harbors grand ambitions.
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