Juba Tawabi, Media365, published on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 9:45 am
Cristiano Ronaldo, the icon of Portuguese football, made headlines after Portugal beat Ireland 3-0.
In his first start during the build-up to Euro 2024, Cristiano Ronaldo showed that he is still a force to be reckoned with. The 39-year-old striker, who scored two goals, highlighted his ability to influence the match, despite the weight of years. The first goal was scored with a curling shot into the top corner after eliminating a defender. A jewel of technique and finishing whose secret is known only to the Portuguese. The second, a powerful shot from the left after an excellent pass from Diogo Jota, shows he is still a great striker.
In a statement to Portuguese television, Cristiano Ronaldo shared his thoughts on the end of his career that is inexorably approaching: “ I know I don't have many years left in football. As they say in Spain, every year is a gift. Playing after 35 or 36 is already a gift. Today I'm 39 and I try to enjoy it every year. »
Ronaldo aspires to the sky in Euro 2024
The player also expressed his deep connection with the Portuguese national team: The important thing is to be physically and mentally healthy so you can help the team. I have a lifelong love affair with the national team. I've been here for 20 years and I want to keep going. Every match is special, so imagine yourself in the European Championship with Portugal. It's a dream, like when I was 20. »
Looking to the future, Cristiano Ronaldo expressed his ambitions for the 2024 European Championship. Regardless of who scored the goals, the goal was to win the game to give the team confidence. In the face of Portuguese expectations, the margin of error is zero. Seeing this generation and the talent of its players, it is natural for them to always want the team to win. It's good to keep your feet on the ground, but you have to aim for the sky. »
