Cristiano Ronaldo is eternal. At the age of 39, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner is preparing to play his sixth Euro with Portugal. An impressive longevity but which also raises questions. Indeed, many observers are questioning the relevance of the selection of the man who has been playing for two years in Saudi Arabia.
Visiting a press conference on the eve of the friendly match between Portugal and Croatia, Roberto Martinez defended his number 7, in whom he has full confidence. “Cristiano has performed very consistently with his club. There’s no doubt he’s an incredible goalscorer.”recalled the Spanish coach.
Martinez: “Cristiano is ready to help the team and give everything he has”
And to add: “He is going to play his sixth Euro. (…) It’s a unique performance in the world of football, and this experience will be important for us. Cristiano is ready to help the team and give everything he has. And no other player can bring what he brings to the locker room. »
This season, Cristiano Ronaldo has played 45 matches with his club Al-Nassr, scoring 44 goals and providing 13 assists. Statistics that speak for themselves…
