The Portugal National Team has truly elevated internationally in the past few decades. Although they have had some fantastic players like Deco and Luis Figo in the past, they could never replicate their performances consistently on the pitch.
Furthermore, they were up against some sensational sides like Brazil and France. However, the 2016 European trophy has made the nation believe they can compete against the big boys. And why not when you have arguably the greatest football player on your side?
Cristiano Ronaldo Last World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo will contest his fifth and likely last World Cup. He has won everything in the domestic and international circuit apart from the World Cup.
Many can argue that this is the finest squad he has ever played with. The team is enriched with players like Bruno Fernandes, Ruben Dias, and Rui Patricio. These players have performed consistently on the domestic and international stages.
Apart from the in-form players, Portugal also has the experience of Pepe in the defensive line. The Portuguese defender was one of the standout players for the team in the 2016 European final against France.
The big storyline in the Portugues camp is that Ronaldo is coming into this World Cup as a free agent. The five-time Champions League winner was sacked by Manchester United a few days ago after his ‘bombshell’ interview with Piers Morgan. In that interview, he criticized many things regarding Manchester United, such as the club’s facilities, owners, and manager.
With the international media on Ronaldo’s back after that interview, it can bring out the best of him. As we have seen throughout his career, Ronaldo performs best when criticized. As this World Cup has been full of surprises already, Portugal hopes their talisman gets their campaign off to a flying start against Ghana.
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