The twilight of the race Cristiano Ronaldo does not reflect the legendary player that he is. He is 37 years old, inevitably his physical power, his explosiveness, has been diminished over time and his performances on the green prove it. What does continue inexorably over the years is the reproach to his companions when things go wrong, the fuss and other pejorative gestures.
The same thing, as happened when Serbia sent the Portuguese to the World Cup playoffs, happened on Tuesday against the Spanish team. After the goal of Morata who sent to spain to the final phase and the subsequent final whistle in Braga, Cristiano took off his bracelet and threw it at the green with a circumstance face.
Likewise, the media in his country have harshly criticized the game played by the best player in its history. There is talk of his already low speed and his little participation in the team’s game; while, as a general trend, the Portuguese press questions Fernando Santos the striker’s non-substitution in the second half of the match.
After all, the game against Spain inevitably responds to the reality of Ronaldo’s season in Manchester. Thus, despite the fact that last year he was the most outstanding man of a United that did not enter the Champions League (he scored 24 goals in 39 games), in the eight games he has played at the start of the campaign he has only seen the door in one chance.
Furthermore, after a summer where he desperately sought a way out of Old Trafford that ultimately did not come to pass, his relationship with Ten Hag is not optimal. The Portuguese practically did not make preseason and, therefore, has only started once in Premier League; at Brentford, where his team fell four goals to nil.
In any case, while in Portugal they discuss the role he will have in the imminent World Cup in November, Cristiano has already confirmed that he wants to play the Euro 2024. She will be 39 years old.
