Silva Says Portugal Ready for Spotlight without Ronaldo
Portugal plans a tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo as Bernardo Silva says the team can handle added pressure after the captain’s retirement.
- On Saturday, Portugal hosts Denmark in Braga for a UEFA Nations League match, with midfielder Bernardo Silva inheriting the captain's armband from Cristiano Ronaldo.
- Ronaldo retired last week after a 23-year international career, setting a world record with 234 appearances and scoring 146 goals for Portugal.
- Portugal plans a tribute before kickoff with the squad wearing number seven jerseys, while Coach Jorge Jesus said, "Nobody can forget Cris's 23 years in the national team."
- Silva backed the team to cope with extra pressure in the 41-year-old's absence, telling reporters, "Everyone knows the weight Cristiano carries."
- Portugal has already sealed qualification to the Nations League quarterfinals after winning all four matches in Group A4, removing pressure from Saturday's fixture.
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The national selector spoke before Portugal-Denmark, on Saturday (19h45, RTP1), praising the brilliant idea of honoring Cristiano Ronaldo at the stadium. Bernardo Silva, now the captain of the selection, said he was ready to help the new malt to keep the commitment and the work culture
Jorge Jesus’ team greets Denmark in Braga on Saturday in the League of Nations, with a tribute planned for their top historic scorer. Bernardo Silva, who inherits Ronaldo’s Captain’s bracelet, acknowledged that this had been the focus of attention for much of the last two decades, but backed the team to cope with the pressure in the absence of the 41-year-old attacker. “Everyone knows the weight Christian carries. Most people went to the stadium…
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Jorge Jesus's side host Denmark in Braga on Saturday in the Nations League, with a tribute planned for their all-time leading goalscorer. Real Madrid's Silva, who inherits the captain's armband from Ronaldo, admitted that the striker had been the main focus for much of the past two decades but backed the team to cope with the pressure in the 41-year-old's absence. "Everyone knows the weight Cristiano carries. Most people went to the stadium to s…
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