A decisive passer yesterday for Cristiano Ronaldo, Nuno Mendes did not prevent Portugal from conceding a draw against Hungary (2-2). At the end of the match, the left-back confided his disappointment at having to wait until November to validate qualification for the 2026 World Cup. Also questioned about his performances and his 10th place in the Ballon d'Or, Mendes explained that he did not think too much about this type of trophy.
“The player who won deserved it. Ousmane Dembélé had a very good season with us. A season that brought us a lot. I don't focus too much on that. For now, I'm focusing on my development and improving my game, both defensively and offensively. This is what matters most to me right now», he declared on the microphone of the Portuguese television channel RTP.
