This is one of the pictures of the Qatar 2022 World Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo leaving, alone and in tears, the grass of Al Thumama Stadium after the elimination of Portugal in the quarterfinals at the hands of Moroccoin a match where the five-time Ballon d’Or winner was a substitute.
A scene that, along with his departure from Saudi football, made many predict its end christian on an international level. Nothing could be further from reality. After a month, Robert Martinez take over Fernando Santos on the bench and, from the first moment, he showed his full confidence in the player of Al-Nasr. “He is our captain. It is very important to take advantage of that experience. A new cycle with him makes us important,” said one from Balaguer in the press conference before his debut as Portuguese coach.
A debut that ended in a clear victory Liechtenstein (4-0), with two of the four Portuguese goals signed by Cristiano Ronaldoholding by the side Bernard Silva and João Felix in the front line of attack Portugal. Just three days later, the player from Madeira repeated his possession and doubled the defeat of Luxembourg (0-6).
An immaculate qualifying phase
A victory in front of the door maintained under the orders of Robert Martinezunder his leadership the Portuguese team completes an immaculate qualifying phase for Euro 2024: eight wins in eight games, 32 goals for, only two against… And the feeling that it has recovered the best for the purpose christianauthor of nine goals in seven games.
Some figures that differ, and in what way, from those he signed at the end of the episode of Fernando Santoswho scored just three goals in the last 14 games with the Lisbon coach in charge of the 2016 European champions.
Going for 1,000 goals?
Soon to be 39 years old, we face the eleventh resurrection of christian, which was recently challenged to reach the 1,000 goal. “First we have to reach 900. I think I can achieve it,” said Bicho. In his double against Bosnia and Herzegovinanow the total is 859.
Source: La Verdad
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