In an interview with journalist Pedro PintoFormer Portuguese international, Ederspoke about Cristiano Ronaldo, who worked alongside him in the selection, especially during Euro 2016. The ambassador, who is now the Seleção's ambassador, spoke about the huge impact of the five-time Ballon d'Or around the world: “Everyone is talking about Ronaldo. Even apart from the football aspect, his goals or his style, he is an example to many. When I was in Saudi Arabia or Russia, people would always talk to me about him.“
The Euro 2016 finalist also spoke about the importance of the 39-year-old striker to the Portugal team: “The influence he has on the group is incredible. I remember when he said that the Euro was the most important title of his career and he was crying… He showed his love for Portugal. (…) He is an example, you learn when you are by his side. When you go to casting, he's an accessible person. He likes to tell jokes, you can ask him questions…“
