As Portugal gears up for their UEFA Euro 2024 opener against the Czech Republic on Tuesday, coach Roberto Martinez delivered a verdict on Cristiano Ronaldo: ‘He’s here on merit.’ The 39-year-old legend, often dubbed ‘GOAT’ by fans, silenced doubters with a jaw-dropping 50 goals in 51 games this season for Al Nassr.
‘Cristiano didn’t get here because of his name,’ Martinez told reporters Monday. ‘He scored NINE goals during qualifiers and has been relentless. Age? Just a number.’
Ronaldo’s journey hasn’t been all confetti . After being benched during Portugal’s 2022 World Cup campaign, he swapped Manchester United for Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr—and turned the move into a goal-scoring masterclass. Now, all eyes are on CR7 to lead his squad in Germany. Will this be his final Euro chapter?
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verdict on Cristiano Ronaldo: ‘He’s here on merit.’ The 39-year-old legend, often dubbed ‘GOAT’ by fans, silenced doubters with a jaw-dropping 50 goals in 51 games this season for Al Nassr. 
. After being benched during Portugal’s 2022 World Cup campaign, he swapped Manchester United for Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr—and turned the move into a goal-scoring masterclass. Now, all eyes are on CR7 to lead his squad in Germany. Will this be his final Euro chapter? 
