Cristiano Ronaldo insists he has become a better man after going through a bad period in his career with his second Manchester United shirt.
The arrival of Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford in the summer limited Ronaldo’s playing time. After many bad incidents, the Portuguese superstar conducted a eɑrthquake interview with Piers Morgan
At the time, he strongly criticized the club. Then the parties agreed to terminate the contract and CR7 joined the Saudi Arabian team Al-Nassr.
Ronaldo arrives in Saudi Arabia after leaving Man Utd
“I have no problem admitting that I went through a bad period in my career, but there is no time for regrets, ” Ronaldo told a pre-match press conference in Portugal’s EURO 2024 qualifying match. Portugal with Liechtenstein.
“Life goes on and success or not, it’s part of my growing up. When we’re at the top, we often can’t see what’s underneath .
Ronaldo admits maturity when being abandoned by Man United.
“Now, I’ve been more prepared and learned something very important, because I’ve never been through this, like in the last few months. Now, I’m a better man. ”
Cristiano Ronaldo insists he is still motivated with the Portuguese team
Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo will almost certainly be coached by Roberto Martinez in the official squad for the Portugal team to face Liechtenstein in the EURO 2024 qualifying round.
The return of Cristiano Ronaldo to the Portuguese team in a new period under new coach Roberto Martinez has received a lot of expectations from the country’s fans, according to Marca newspaper.
Cristiano Ronaldo is still respected in the Portuguese team
This superstar seemed to have ended his international career after the disappointing 2022 World Cup and was abandoned by former coach Fernando Santos.
However, after the Portuguese Football Federation sacked coach Fernando Santos to choose coach Roberto Martinez as the new leader. The first thing Roberto Martinez did was convince Cristiano Ronaldo to return.
“This makes me very happy. Obviously, the coach (Roberto Martinez) has faith in me. I will always be there for the team as long as they need me. For me, the motivation to play for the team is still there. intact.
“I will always try my best and always try to make the Portuguese team play at the highest level,” Cristiano Ronaldo said in a press conference before the match against Liechtenstein.
Cristiano Ronaldo affirms his determination in the press conference before the match against Liechtenstein
Currently at the age of 38, Cristiano Ronaldo is playing for Al-Nassr club in the Saudi Arabian league, so far after 10 matches, this superstar has scored 9 goals and has 2 assists.
Although he is considered to have passed his peak, coach Roberto Martinez said: “Cristiano Ronaldo has always been committed to giving his best for the Portuguese team. Experience and an important factor for a long time, so he is. will always help the team. I don’t look at age, Cristiano Ronaldo is still a top player of world class.”
Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to be used by coach Roberto Martinez from the beginning in the match against Liechtenstein, then the match against Luxembourg at dawn on March 27 in the framework of Group J qualifying for EURO 2024.