With the likes of Germany, Sapin, France, Belgium, and Brazil playing at a great level at the moment, no one is expecting Ronaldo to lead Portugal to claim the World Cup this year. However, his Euro 2016 triumph is a proof that the attacker can lead his nation to glory even when they are not considered favorites.
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Ronaldo was an unlikely winner in the tournament which took place in France. In fact, Portugal made it into the knockout stages as the best losers. Yet, they were able to hold on to their nerves, remained calm and produced great performances in the tournament.
With the attacker looking forward to earning glory for his country, the World Cup might just end up being a repeat of what happened in the Euros in 2016.
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Jidonu Mauyon
Jidonu is a European and international football news writer at Sportskeeda. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and has around 7 years of previous experience working with the likes of Tribuna and SportRaba, Jidonu has a good eye for detail and has the ability to created cohesive articles, and reporting exploits have also led him to exclusively cover the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the past.
Jidonu’s tryst with football started after watching the 2002 FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and Germany, being mesmerized by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Barcelona philosophy and approach towards the game under Pep Guardiola further fueled the burgeoning love for the sport, and he has been a Culer ever since.
Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi is his favorite player and is the one true GOAT for him over Cristiano Ronaldo. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final, where Messi's brace led to La Albiceleste lifting the cup left a lasting impact on him. His love for Messi also sees him follow Major League Soccer apart from Europe’s top five leagues.
In his free time, Jidonu raps and produces music, and also enjoys reading and swimming.
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