(sabasports report)The 1/8 final of Euro 2024 is about to kick off, with Portugal facing Slovenia. Before the game, Portugal captain Bernardo Silva paid tribute to teammate Cristiano Ronaldo’s team spirit, saying he “only cares about the team, not individualism.”
The relationship between the old pair, Fee and Ronaldo, has been a concern. At times in the past, the two didn’t get along. But Ronaldo made an overture in the group stage, making Bernardo Silva change his prejudice against him.
The 39-year-old had a single chance against Turkey, but instead of taking advantage of it, he passed the ball to the better placed Bernardo Silva, who pushed into an empty net. After the game,Bernardo Silva to Ronaldo this selfless move full of praise.
In today’s pre-match press conference, Fee once again stressed his appreciation for Ronaldo :” For Ronaldo, the victory of the team is the most important. Passing is the best option, but if he shoots, he will score.”
In the group stage,Ronaldo started all but failed to score. He will continue to start in tomorrow’s knockout round, which has lifted him out of the slump of two years ago. Ronaldo’s modesty has been recognized by his teammates and will certainly inspire him to explode in critical moments.