Before the much-awaited quarter-final match of EURO 2024 between France and Portugal, striker Kylian Mbappe of the blue team gave his idol – Cristiano Ronaldo – some kind words.
Mbappe (number 10) and Ronaldo
Ronaldo is 39 years old this year but still plays the leading role of the Portuguese national team. Despite the fact that CR7 has not scored any goals at EURO 2024, Mbappe still has special respect for the veteran who played for MU and Real Madrid.
Speaking to the press, Mbappe said: “I think in football there will never be a second Cristiano Ronaldo. He has shaped football, inspired many generations, continuously scored goals and Win countless trophies. Ronaldo is so successful because he always knows how to innovate himself. In my opinion, Ronaldo is a unique player in football.
“Like Ronaldo, I have my own path. My dream of playing for Real is coming true. I hope I will make history at Real, but I will not be the one to continue writing his story. Ronaldo there”.
“With all due respect, I can simply praise Ronaldo. I think I was very lucky to meet and get to know him. We are still in regular contact with each other now. . Thanks to Ronaldo’s advice, my life has opened bright pages.”
“Facing Ronaldo is always something to be proud of. Regardless of the result of the next match between France and Portugal, he will always be a legend. Of course, we hope Ronaldo will not happy. Simply because if CR7 is happy, it also means France has to stop in the quarterfinals”, Mbappe concluded.
