Critical Portuguese newspaper CR7: “Less Ronaldo, more Portugal” | international football
The cover of one of the most important sports newspapers in Portugal this Monday brought a critical value in relation to the greatest player in the country’s history.
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On the eve of the day when the Portuguese team faces Spain and plays for a draw for the Nations League semi-final, the daily “A Bola” printed a photo of Cristiano Ronaldo saying that the player lost influence in the time commanded by Fernando Santos.
“Less Ronaldo, more Portugal”, reads the headline.
The publication says that he can start to reach 37 years on the bench and some positive points with his absence, such as Bruno Fernandes gaining prominence. See below:
This Tuesday’s cover of the newspaper “A Bola” prints Cristiano Ronaldo – Photo: Reproduction
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Cristiano Ronaldo started and assisted in the 4-0 rout of the Czech Republic in the last round. In his last eight games for the national team, he has scored just twice, both times against Switzerland.
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For Manchester United in 2022/23, he started in three of eight matches he played. He scored for the first time in the last of them, against Sheriff, from Moldova, in the Europa League.
Portugal and Spain face each other at 15:45 (Brasília time) this Tuesday, in Braga. Those who go in Group 2 will join Italy and Holland in the Nations League semi-final.