Cristiano Ronaldo was honored by rival and friend Kylian Mbappé and his Portugal coach Roberto Martinez before what could be his last-ever game at the Euros.
DÜSSELDORF, Germany — If Friday is the last time Cristiano Ronaldo takes the field in a European Championship, he will do so with reverential praise ringing in his ears. From Roberto Martinez, who as Portugal head coach might have a vested interest in bigging up Ronaldo ahead of the team's crucial Euro 2024 quarterfinal against France but who also probably has more insight on the matter than anyone else right now.
Having already won a major tournament at the 2018 World Cup , and having joined Real Madrid this summer, he is well on his way to doing so. 'It's the admiration I've always had for Cristiano, for the player,' Mbappé said. 'Over time, I've had the chance to get to know him and talk to him many times. We're still in touc. 'He's always trying to give me advice and keep up to date with what's going on.
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