David De Gea calls Cristiano Ronaldo “Animal” after being impressed with Ronaldo’s “2?? ????? with the same commitment, dedication, and responsibility”
David De Gea calls Cristiano Ronaldo “Animal” after being impressed with Ronaldo’s “2?? ????? with the same commitment, dedication, and responsibility”
David de Gea, a former teammate of Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United, expressed his reaction as the Portugal captain achieved a remarkable milestone, completing his 200th international appearance. The Spanish goalkeeper’s response underscores the significance of this record-breaking feat by Ronaldo, as both players have shared a history of camaraderie on the field.
On Tuesday, June 20, the forward made history by scoring a late winner in Portugal’s 1-0 victory against Iceland in the UEFA Euro Qualifiers. This remarkable achievement also saw him become the first-ever men’s player to reach 200 international appearances, earning him a well-deserved place in the Guinness World Records.
“2?? ????? with the same commitment, dedication, and responsibility, just like the first time I played with this jersey. I am here, continuing to score, pursuing my dream, and giving my all for the team and for our country. Por Amor a Portugal,” an article from sportskeeda mentioned.
Cristiano Ronaldo faced a tough situation in his second season with Manchester United, as manager Erik Ten Hag often used him sparingly. However, during a Premier League match against Everton in October 2022, Ronaldo came off the bench to replace the injured Anthony Martial and scored the winning goal at Goodison Park. This milestone goal marked the 700th in his club career.
De Gea said, “He’s never been in this situation before, but the way he trains every day 100 per cent, and the way he takes care of his mind and body is unbelievable. It’s something else. This is why he scored the winner today, he does a lot for the team. It’s not an easy time for him, but he showed he’s a great player,” an article from sportskeeda wrote.
YOU cannot beat sheer class. He’s simply hailed as a “phenomenon”.
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo, even without a club, hit the headlines as the first footballer to score in five World Cup tournaments.
Certainly more to come but he makes goal-scoring look so very easy as he netted from the penalty spot in Portugal’s 3-2 victory over Ghana at Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar.
Mind you, he is 37 and probably in his last World Cup Finals. The landmark comes just days after he had his contract terminated by his club team, Manchester United, following acontroversial interview in which he attacked the club, its manager, and its owners.
CREDIT TO TEAM
He laughed off his latest success by saying: “The first player to score goals at five World Cups, this makes me very proud…but credit must go to the team and we hope to continue with the winning streak.”
In almost every touch, he’s super class and Portugal boss Fernando Santo said of Ronaldo: “One of the best players in the world, one of the best players ever. In my books, he is a phenomenon, a legend like many who have come and gone before. In 50 years’ time, we will continue to speak about him.”
Including World Cups and European Championships, Ronaldo has now scored at 10 consecutive major tournaments. His penalty against Ghana this week saw him become Portugal’s oldest World Cup scorer ever, while he’s also his country’s youngest ever World Cup scorer, having scored his first goal at the tournament in 2006, at the age of 21.
TOP SCORER
Looking back, in September 2021, he also became the top scorer in international soccer history, after netting a brace against the Republic of Ireland. Those two goals took his total to 111 – moving him two ahead of Iran’s Ali Daei in the record books.
More from this mega-star? Ronaldo also surpassed Sergio Ramos’ record for the most international appearances by a European player last year, and became the first player to score 10 hat-tricks in men’s international football, after scoring three in a 5-0 win against Luxembourg.
Biggest salutes to Ronaldo…you just cannot beat sheer goal-scoring class.
* Suresh Nair is an award-winning sports journalist who is also a qualified international coach and international referee instructor
The famed Portuguese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo has been into some controversies as of late. Unfortunately for him, now there are calls for the manager of the Portuguese team to drop him from the team for the World Cup competition in Qatar.
This was due to his lacklustre display against Spain in the recent World Cup preliminaries. The Portuguese coach, Fernando Santos was accused of favouring Ronaldo and some fans are questioning whether Portugal would be better off without the latter.
It was argued that his lack of playing time in Manchester United may have been the cause of his lacklustre performance. Some are even saying that due to his reduced playing time, he should not be automatically considered to play for the Portuguese national team.
Many are stating that Ronaldo’s career is peaking and with Santos’ eight years as Portugal’s manager it seems that both are peaking at the same time. However, Santos does have a point, Ronaldo has started a majority of Portugal’s matches for the past 15 years.
Although he threw away the armband in a fit of rage following Tuesday night’s late winner by Alvaro Morata, he remains the team’s captain and the attacking formation leader. Additionally, it’s not the first time he’s done that, that is throwing a tantrum on the field.
Ronaldo’s Stats
On the other hand, Ronaldo has scored five goals in the group stage for the Euros. It was also argued that with Ronaldo’s statistics of participating in 191 international games and scoring 117 goals in them, he should have the right to select which games he wants to play in or not.
The Portuguese star footballer had the chance to leave his national squad at any time after the Euro 2016. That year, he helped Portugal win the competition and he was practically carrying his national team to victory on his own.
Regardless of the massive wins, he still shows up to the games and no doubt he plans on setting on more records. He still holds the record for the most goals scored in international football history and is closing in on the record for the most appearances for international games.
The recent backlash against Cristiano Ronaldo has brought his fans to Twitter to support their hero during this hiccup. A tweet showing how Ronaldo was at his best last year will definitely return soon, and the tweet mentioned “people have short memories.”
The replies to the tweet are mostly supportive towards Ronaldo. A user stated that what is happening to Ronaldo now is definitely not due to his age, it could be something emotional or psychological. The user then added that his eyes look different, implying that he looks as though he is either disturbed or sad.
“Ronaldo did a lot for Manchester United last season,” stated by a netizen. An observer commented that they were not a fan of Ronaldo, but they would like to see him at his best again as he is a phenomenal player to watch.
The comparison of Ronaldo’s and Maguire’s hiccup shows the stark difference between the players. As Ronaldo is older and more established in the realm of football, he tends to get more sympathy from his long-time fans, while Maguire is still newer and has not developed a strong fan base yet.
The other difference between the two is that Ronaldo has beaten many world records while Maguire barely did. Furthermore, these two players are in the same team for the Premier League, which is Manchester United. Could it be the effect of Erik ten Hag management style that is making them to be troubled players this year?
Cristiano Ronaldo says “Always a special feeling to be back home” after joining Portugal national team
Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, now thriving at Al-Nassr, has expressed his delight upon joining the Portuguese national team for the crucial 2024 European Championship qualifiers. The 38-year-old sensation earned his place in Roberto Martinez’s squad with his remarkable performances. Portugal, the 2016 European champions, lead Group J with an impressive six points from two games, and as they face Bosnia and Herzegovina at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica, they aim to extend their victorious streak.
In anticipation of the upcoming showdown, Cristiano Ronaldo delighted fans by posting a series of captivating snapshots showcasing Portugal’s most recent training session. Overflowing with joy, the legendary footballer expressed his sheer delight upon reuniting with his beloved nation. With his infectious enthusiasm and unwavering determination, Ronaldo’s return to the Portuguese squad has ignited excitement and set the stage for an electrifying clash on the horizon.
After their clash on Saturday, Martinez’s men will head to Iceland for their fourth qualifier on Tuesday. The former Real Madrid superstar has been on fire, scoring two goals in a 4-0 win against Liechtenstein and another brace in a 6-0 victory over Luxembourg in the 2024 European Championship qualifiers.
In a recent Out of the Game podcast interview, Al-Nassr star Anderson Talisca has emphatically chosen Cristiano Ronaldo over his longtime rival Lionel Messi. Talisca believes that Ronaldo’s unrivaled natural talent is further elevated by his unmatched work ethic, making him a true force to be reckoned with on the field. The Brazilian ace’s endorsement of Ronaldo echoes the sentiments of many, emphasizing the Portuguese legend’s divine abilities and tireless dedication in one compelling paragraph.
Brazilian mentioned, “I am more Cristiano Ronaldo than Messi. Where he got to and where he is… Of course, he has the gift of God, but he is a monster. He works hard and is very dedicated. He worked for that what it is today.” (an article from sportskeeda.com mentioned)
Ronaldo, the iconic football star who made a high-profile move to Al-Nassr in January, concluded his first season in Saudi Arabia without a championship triumph, as Al-Ittihad secured the Saudi Pro League title, leaving the Riyadh-based club behind. Nevertheless, Ronaldo showcased his brilliance, netting an impressive 14 goals and providing two assists in just 16 league matches. With the anticipation of a complete pre-season training alongside his teammates, the former Manchester United legend is poised to elevate his performance further in the upcoming season, igniting the hopes of fans and setting the stage for an extraordinary campaign.
After scoring his 700th goal, Cristiano Ronaldo is still being questioned by the British’s brutal press about his age. Either that he is making history or is becoming history. The discussions of his tenure at Manchester United are still ongoing.
The comparisons of Ronaldo and Haaland, Manchester City’s new superstar from Norway. It is noted that Haaland would need to score 37 goals a season for the next 15 years to reach Ronaldo’s statistics.
That would mean that Haaland would be able to beat Ronaldo’s record by the time he is just about Ronaldo’s current age, which is 37 years old. No doubt that Cristiano Ronaldo is the best goalscorer of all time in recent history, and that includes his 117 goals for Portugal in his international games.
Regardless of turning 38 years old soon, in a sea of young 20 year olds that are still making tons of mistakes on the field, Ronaldo is still sufficient enough to show the world his dominance in any team. He is the player for you to score a goal, even though Ten Hag appears to not favour him on the field.
Netizens views on Ronaldo’s 700th goal
If Erling Haaland wanted to match Cristiano Ronaldo's 700 league goals, he'd have to score 40 goals a season until the year 2037 😳 pic.twitter.com/qtZVI8qyPg
ESPN recently tweeted about Ronaldo’s 700th goal and that Haaland would take years to catch up with Ronaldo. However, fans are still not doubting that Haaland can overtake Ronaldo’s stats at a younger age. Many are claiming that Haaland is a robot and will slowly come up in terms of goals scored.
Another player that is close to Cristiano Ronaldo’s achievement is Lionel Messi. Currently he has 691 scores under his belt within 820 matches. Meanwhile Ronaldo took 942 matches to get to where he is today. This gave Manchester City fans the leverage that Haaland does have a chance to score as many goals at a younger age.
Comments defending Ronaldo stated that he did not start as a striker unlike Haaland, hence his scores are actually lower than they would’ve been. Netizens arguing with each other in the thread is quite interesting.
Ronaldo’s drive rubbing of younger United players
Que honra a minha!! Parabéns, @Cristiano!! Mais uma grande marca em uma carreira recheada de feitos e conquistas!! Que possamos desfrutar ainda mais disso tudo juntos!! 🇧🇷 🇵🇹 #700xCR7pic.twitter.com/j0OPZyDpau
Antony Santos recently went to Twitter thanking the veteran iconic player Ronaldo for helping guide the young player. It was said that having a legend like Ronaldo will rub off on inspiring younger players. Apparently, it actually happened with Santos and it appears that Santos is making the most out of it.
The two have similar backgrounds as they originated from a Portuguese speaking country, where Ronaldo is from Portugal and Santos is from Brazil. The tweet Santos wrote was in Portuguese and received almost 170,000 likes.
United fans appear to be supporting this friendship as it could lead to something beautiful in the end. It went to a point where netizens were stating “Get someone who loves you the way Antony loves Ronaldo.” The tweet is littered with photos of Santos and Ronaldo together as phone backgrounds.
Regardless of what is said about Ronaldo and Messi, they are iconic players and have a massive fan base of their own. For Santos and Haaland they are still young and have a long way to go, but they are building up a powerful fan base as well.
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Cristiano Ronaldo demonstrates his strength by bowing out gracefully after Portugal’s 1-0 World Cup loss to Morocco. It is uncommon to see one of the biggest football stars become enraged or go on an accusation rampage after their country is eliminated in the most unceremonious manner.
In a post on his Facebook page, he says winning a World Cup for Portugal was the biggest and most ambitious dream of his career. “Fortunately I won many titles of international dimension, including with Portugal, but putting our country’s name on the highest foot in the World was my biggest dream.”
The dream crashed after a magnificent performance by Morocco, the only African representatives left in the World Cup. Morocco is playing against France in the semi-finals this Thursday (Malaysia time) and Ronaldo would surely miss the challenge and the adrenaline of such an encounter.
The worst case scenario has happened for Ronaldo after his brutal exit from Manchester United where he says he was un-welcomed and now his future with the national team too is questioned.
Head on his shoulder
Cristiano Ronaldo “revealed” on Instagram that the Qatar 2022 World Cup will be his final tournament, which isn’t a huge shock considering he’ll be 41 by the time the USA, Mexico, and Canada tournament rolls around in 2026.
Ronaldo was uninspiring for the most part of his participation in the match against Morocco. But he had one chance to bring Portugal to equalise against the Maghribi side if not for the mighty save by the goalkeeper, Yassine Bounou.
Meanwhile, Ronaldo showed calmness in the aftermath of the defeat.
“I fought for it . I fought hard for this dream. In the 5 appearances I scored in World Cups over 16 years, I was always by the side of great players and supported by millions of Portuguese, I gave my all. Leave it all out on the field. I never turned my face to the fight and I never gave up on that dream,” he said.
He adds, “sadly the dream ended’ and that It is not worth reacting to heat of the moment.
He however, laments what he calls the lies and misinformation spread about him.
“I just want you all to know that much has been said, much has been written, much has been speculated, but my dedication to Portugal has not changed not for a moment. I was always one fighting for the objective of all and I would never turn my back on my colleagues and my country.
“Not much more to say for now. Thank you Portugal. Thank you Qatar The dream was nice while it lasted… Now, it’s hoping that the weather will be good advisor and allow each one to draw their own conclusions. ??❤️??”
Ronaldo and World Cup goals
He now has 10 goals overall after the four goals he has already scored in the 2022 World Cup. Ronaldo and Portugal were eliminated, so he won’t have a chance to add to his eight goals.
The remarkable total of 195 international appearances held by Malaysian football legend Datuk Soh Chin Aun has been surpassed by Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.
Portugal’s 37-year-old Ronaldo made his 196th appearance for his country in Saturday’s quarterfinal match against Morocco at the World Cup being held in Qatar.
Portugal has made it to the FIFA World Cup final round eight times, including in 1966, 1986, 2002, and every subsequent final round. As of 2022, their third-place finish in 1966 and fourth in 2006 remain their best finishes.
Eusebio remains the best
Despite Ronaldo’s best performances for his country, he is still not as good as Eusebio in some sense.
The one FIFA World Cup the Portuguese international Eusébio da Silva Ferreira participated in was sufficient for him to manage this record.
In 1966, Portugal qualified for the World Cup for the first time, and to everyone’s surprise, they finished in third place. Eusebio had a major impact on that edition.
The 1965 Ballon d’Or winner beat Korea DPR in the quarterfinals with four goals, advancing them to the semifinal. They lost to England, who went on to win the competition. The tournament’s Golden boot was won by Eusebio, also known as the Black Panther.
