HAMBURG, Germany — Portugal’s Euro 2024 quarterfinal towards France is not only about Cristiano Ronaldo versus Kylian Mbappé, in response to Bernardo Silva.
The match at Volksparkstadion on Friday will see Ronaldo and Mbappé go head-to-head as captains of their respective nationwide groups.
It has been billed as a “passing of the baton” from Ronaldo to Mbappé in what might be the 39-year-old’s final look on the European Championship.
Silva has performed with each gamers however insists the sport means extra than simply a person battle.
“It isn’t about Kylian and Cris, it is about Portugal and France,” Silva informed a information convention on Thursday.
“They’re at totally different phases of their careers. Cristiano is likely one of the greatest gamers that there has ever been and Kylian remains to be to start with or center of his profession. An important factor is just not about them, it is about Portugal and France.”
Silva was as soon as a teammate of Mbappé at Monaco, however mentioned their friendship might be suspended for a day.
“He is an excellent participant,” mentioned the Manchester Metropolis midfielder.
“I can solely want him one of the best for his profession, however not tomorrow. That is a tremendous likelihood to be one step nearer to our final aim which is to win the trophy. I do not assume there’s a favorite. They’re two nationwide groups with superb gamers. We have to be at a really excessive degree to beat France.”
Portugal have confronted criticism following their round-of-16 tie with Slovenia, once they wanted penalties to e book their place within the quarterfinals after a 0-0 draw.
Whereas his reluctance to substitute Ronaldo has been questioned, Portugal coach Roberto Martínez insists each resolution he makes is for the great of the crew.
“Criticism is a part of the job,” he mentioned.
“I’ve info, and the employees and I put together every separate sport. Criticism reveals how passionate individuals are concerning the nationwide crew and we settle for that.
“I see the gamers every single day and make choices. I am not targeted on myself. My job is to get the gamers performing as greatest as they’ll and that is what I am going to do.”
HAMBURG, Germany — Portugal’s Euro 2024 quarterfinal towards France is not only about Cristiano Ronaldo versus Kylian Mbappé, in response to Bernardo Silva.
The match at Volksparkstadion on Friday will see Ronaldo and Mbappé go head-to-head as captains of their respective nationwide groups.
It has been billed as a “passing of the baton” from Ronaldo to Mbappé in what might be the 39-year-old’s final look on the European Championship.
Silva has performed with each gamers however insists the sport means extra than simply a person battle.
“It isn’t about Kylian and Cris, it is about Portugal and France,” Silva informed a information convention on Thursday.
“They’re at totally different phases of their careers. Cristiano is likely one of the greatest gamers that there has ever been and Kylian remains to be to start with or center of his profession. An important factor is just not about them, it is about Portugal and France.”
Silva was as soon as a teammate of Mbappé at Monaco, however mentioned their friendship might be suspended for a day.
“He is an excellent participant,” mentioned the Manchester Metropolis midfielder.
“I can solely want him one of the best for his profession, however not tomorrow. That is a tremendous likelihood to be one step nearer to our final aim which is to win the trophy. I do not assume there’s a favorite. They’re two nationwide groups with superb gamers. We have to be at a really excessive degree to beat France.”
Portugal have confronted criticism following their round-of-16 tie with Slovenia, once they wanted penalties to e book their place within the quarterfinals after a 0-0 draw.
Whereas his reluctance to substitute Ronaldo has been questioned, Portugal coach Roberto Martínez insists each resolution he makes is for the great of the crew.
“Criticism is a part of the job,” he mentioned.
“I’ve info, and the employees and I put together every separate sport. Criticism reveals how passionate individuals are concerning the nationwide crew and we settle for that.
“I see the gamers every single day and make choices. I am not targeted on myself. My job is to get the gamers performing as greatest as they’ll and that is what I am going to do.”
HAMBURG, Germany — Portugal’s Euro 2024 quarterfinal towards France is not only about Cristiano Ronaldo versus Kylian Mbappé, in response to Bernardo Silva.
The match at Volksparkstadion on Friday will see Ronaldo and Mbappé go head-to-head as captains of their respective nationwide groups.
It has been billed as a “passing of the baton” from Ronaldo to Mbappé in what might be the 39-year-old’s final look on the European Championship.
Silva has performed with each gamers however insists the sport means extra than simply a person battle.
“It isn’t about Kylian and Cris, it is about Portugal and France,” Silva informed a information convention on Thursday.
“They’re at totally different phases of their careers. Cristiano is likely one of the greatest gamers that there has ever been and Kylian remains to be to start with or center of his profession. An important factor is just not about them, it is about Portugal and France.”
Silva was as soon as a teammate of Mbappé at Monaco, however mentioned their friendship might be suspended for a day.
“He is an excellent participant,” mentioned the Manchester Metropolis midfielder.
“I can solely want him one of the best for his profession, however not tomorrow. That is a tremendous likelihood to be one step nearer to our final aim which is to win the trophy. I do not assume there’s a favorite. They’re two nationwide groups with superb gamers. We have to be at a really excessive degree to beat France.”
Portugal have confronted criticism following their round-of-16 tie with Slovenia, once they wanted penalties to e book their place within the quarterfinals after a 0-0 draw.
Whereas his reluctance to substitute Ronaldo has been questioned, Portugal coach Roberto Martínez insists each resolution he makes is for the great of the crew.
“Criticism is a part of the job,” he mentioned.
“I’ve info, and the employees and I put together every separate sport. Criticism reveals how passionate individuals are concerning the nationwide crew and we settle for that.
“I see the gamers every single day and make choices. I am not targeted on myself. My job is to get the gamers performing as greatest as they’ll and that is what I am going to do.”
HAMBURG, Germany — Portugal’s Euro 2024 quarterfinal towards France is not only about Cristiano Ronaldo versus Kylian Mbappé, in response to Bernardo Silva.
The match at Volksparkstadion on Friday will see Ronaldo and Mbappé go head-to-head as captains of their respective nationwide groups.
It has been billed as a “passing of the baton” from Ronaldo to Mbappé in what might be the 39-year-old’s final look on the European Championship.
Silva has performed with each gamers however insists the sport means extra than simply a person battle.
“It isn’t about Kylian and Cris, it is about Portugal and France,” Silva informed a information convention on Thursday.
“They’re at totally different phases of their careers. Cristiano is likely one of the greatest gamers that there has ever been and Kylian remains to be to start with or center of his profession. An important factor is just not about them, it is about Portugal and France.”
Silva was as soon as a teammate of Mbappé at Monaco, however mentioned their friendship might be suspended for a day.
“He is an excellent participant,” mentioned the Manchester Metropolis midfielder.
“I can solely want him one of the best for his profession, however not tomorrow. That is a tremendous likelihood to be one step nearer to our final aim which is to win the trophy. I do not assume there’s a favorite. They’re two nationwide groups with superb gamers. We have to be at a really excessive degree to beat France.”
Portugal have confronted criticism following their round-of-16 tie with Slovenia, once they wanted penalties to e book their place within the quarterfinals after a 0-0 draw.
Whereas his reluctance to substitute Ronaldo has been questioned, Portugal coach Roberto Martínez insists each resolution he makes is for the great of the crew.
“Criticism is a part of the job,” he mentioned.
“I’ve info, and the employees and I put together every separate sport. Criticism reveals how passionate individuals are concerning the nationwide crew and we settle for that.
“I see the gamers every single day and make choices. I am not targeted on myself. My job is to get the gamers performing as greatest as they’ll and that is what I am going to do.”
HAMBURG, Germany — Portugal’s Euro 2024 quarterfinal towards France is not only about Cristiano Ronaldo versus Kylian Mbappé, in response to Bernardo Silva.
The match at Volksparkstadion on Friday will see Ronaldo and Mbappé go head-to-head as captains of their respective nationwide groups.
It has been billed as a “passing of the baton” from Ronaldo to Mbappé in what might be the 39-year-old’s final look on the European Championship.
Silva has performed with each gamers however insists the sport means extra than simply a person battle.
“It isn’t about Kylian and Cris, it is about Portugal and France,” Silva informed a information convention on Thursday.
“They’re at totally different phases of their careers. Cristiano is likely one of the greatest gamers that there has ever been and Kylian remains to be to start with or center of his profession. An important factor is just not about them, it is about Portugal and France.”
Silva was as soon as a teammate of Mbappé at Monaco, however mentioned their friendship might be suspended for a day.
“He is an excellent participant,” mentioned the Manchester Metropolis midfielder.
“I can solely want him one of the best for his profession, however not tomorrow. That is a tremendous likelihood to be one step nearer to our final aim which is to win the trophy. I do not assume there’s a favorite. They’re two nationwide groups with superb gamers. We have to be at a really excessive degree to beat France.”
Portugal have confronted criticism following their round-of-16 tie with Slovenia, once they wanted penalties to e book their place within the quarterfinals after a 0-0 draw.
Whereas his reluctance to substitute Ronaldo has been questioned, Portugal coach Roberto Martínez insists each resolution he makes is for the great of the crew.
“Criticism is a part of the job,” he mentioned.
“I’ve info, and the employees and I put together every separate sport. Criticism reveals how passionate individuals are concerning the nationwide crew and we settle for that.
“I see the gamers every single day and make choices. I am not targeted on myself. My job is to get the gamers performing as greatest as they’ll and that is what I am going to do.”
HAMBURG, Germany — Portugal’s Euro 2024 quarterfinal towards France is not only about Cristiano Ronaldo versus Kylian Mbappé, in response to Bernardo Silva.
The match at Volksparkstadion on Friday will see Ronaldo and Mbappé go head-to-head as captains of their respective nationwide groups.
It has been billed as a “passing of the baton” from Ronaldo to Mbappé in what might be the 39-year-old’s final look on the European Championship.
Silva has performed with each gamers however insists the sport means extra than simply a person battle.
“It isn’t about Kylian and Cris, it is about Portugal and France,” Silva informed a information convention on Thursday.
“They’re at totally different phases of their careers. Cristiano is likely one of the greatest gamers that there has ever been and Kylian remains to be to start with or center of his profession. An important factor is just not about them, it is about Portugal and France.”
Silva was as soon as a teammate of Mbappé at Monaco, however mentioned their friendship might be suspended for a day.
“He is an excellent participant,” mentioned the Manchester Metropolis midfielder.
“I can solely want him one of the best for his profession, however not tomorrow. That is a tremendous likelihood to be one step nearer to our final aim which is to win the trophy. I do not assume there’s a favorite. They’re two nationwide groups with superb gamers. We have to be at a really excessive degree to beat France.”
Portugal have confronted criticism following their round-of-16 tie with Slovenia, once they wanted penalties to e book their place within the quarterfinals after a 0-0 draw.
Whereas his reluctance to substitute Ronaldo has been questioned, Portugal coach Roberto Martínez insists each resolution he makes is for the great of the crew.
“Criticism is a part of the job,” he mentioned.
“I’ve info, and the employees and I put together every separate sport. Criticism reveals how passionate individuals are concerning the nationwide crew and we settle for that.
“I see the gamers every single day and make choices. I am not targeted on myself. My job is to get the gamers performing as greatest as they’ll and that is what I am going to do.”
HAMBURG, Germany — Portugal’s Euro 2024 quarterfinal towards France is not only about Cristiano Ronaldo versus Kylian Mbappé, in response to Bernardo Silva.
The match at Volksparkstadion on Friday will see Ronaldo and Mbappé go head-to-head as captains of their respective nationwide groups.
It has been billed as a “passing of the baton” from Ronaldo to Mbappé in what might be the 39-year-old’s final look on the European Championship.
Silva has performed with each gamers however insists the sport means extra than simply a person battle.
“It isn’t about Kylian and Cris, it is about Portugal and France,” Silva informed a information convention on Thursday.
“They’re at totally different phases of their careers. Cristiano is likely one of the greatest gamers that there has ever been and Kylian remains to be to start with or center of his profession. An important factor is just not about them, it is about Portugal and France.”
Silva was as soon as a teammate of Mbappé at Monaco, however mentioned their friendship might be suspended for a day.
“He is an excellent participant,” mentioned the Manchester Metropolis midfielder.
“I can solely want him one of the best for his profession, however not tomorrow. That is a tremendous likelihood to be one step nearer to our final aim which is to win the trophy. I do not assume there’s a favorite. They’re two nationwide groups with superb gamers. We have to be at a really excessive degree to beat France.”
Portugal have confronted criticism following their round-of-16 tie with Slovenia, once they wanted penalties to e book their place within the quarterfinals after a 0-0 draw.
Whereas his reluctance to substitute Ronaldo has been questioned, Portugal coach Roberto Martínez insists each resolution he makes is for the great of the crew.
“Criticism is a part of the job,” he mentioned.
“I’ve info, and the employees and I put together every separate sport. Criticism reveals how passionate individuals are concerning the nationwide crew and we settle for that.
“I see the gamers every single day and make choices. I am not targeted on myself. My job is to get the gamers performing as greatest as they’ll and that is what I am going to do.”
HAMBURG, Germany — Portugal’s Euro 2024 quarterfinal towards France is not only about Cristiano Ronaldo versus Kylian Mbappé, in response to Bernardo Silva.
The match at Volksparkstadion on Friday will see Ronaldo and Mbappé go head-to-head as captains of their respective nationwide groups.
It has been billed as a “passing of the baton” from Ronaldo to Mbappé in what might be the 39-year-old’s final look on the European Championship.
Silva has performed with each gamers however insists the sport means extra than simply a person battle.
“It isn’t about Kylian and Cris, it is about Portugal and France,” Silva informed a information convention on Thursday.
“They’re at totally different phases of their careers. Cristiano is likely one of the greatest gamers that there has ever been and Kylian remains to be to start with or center of his profession. An important factor is just not about them, it is about Portugal and France.”
Silva was as soon as a teammate of Mbappé at Monaco, however mentioned their friendship might be suspended for a day.
“He is an excellent participant,” mentioned the Manchester Metropolis midfielder.
“I can solely want him one of the best for his profession, however not tomorrow. That is a tremendous likelihood to be one step nearer to our final aim which is to win the trophy. I do not assume there’s a favorite. They’re two nationwide groups with superb gamers. We have to be at a really excessive degree to beat France.”
Portugal have confronted criticism following their round-of-16 tie with Slovenia, once they wanted penalties to e book their place within the quarterfinals after a 0-0 draw.
Whereas his reluctance to substitute Ronaldo has been questioned, Portugal coach Roberto Martínez insists each resolution he makes is for the great of the crew.
“Criticism is a part of the job,” he mentioned.
“I’ve info, and the employees and I put together every separate sport. Criticism reveals how passionate individuals are concerning the nationwide crew and we settle for that.
“I see the gamers every single day and make choices. I am not targeted on myself. My job is to get the gamers performing as greatest as they’ll and that is what I am going to do.”