The picture speaks for itself. Before kick-off Round of 16 of the World Cup between Switzerland and Portugal (6-1), all the photographers gathered in front of the technical area of the Seleção das Quinas to immortalize the moment. Substitute at kick-off, Cristiano Ronaldo had almost never experienced such treatment in a major competition.
The Lusitanians may have inflicted a real slap on the Helvetii, the main subject of discussion during and after the meeting concerned the fivefold Ballon d’Or. Tracked by Portuguese television, Ronaldo left nothing to show. He cheered on his team, celebrated the goals of his partners and even posted a congratulatory message to his team once they qualified.
Georgina’s Regrets
WHAT A PHOTO! ????
Cristiano Ronaldo might not be playing, but he is still the centre of everything ???????? pic.twitter.com/QkVLDjv5TG
— SPORTbible (@sportbible) December 6, 2022
“What an incredible day for Portugal, with a historic result in the biggest competition in world football. A luxury exhibition for a team full of talent and youth. Our selection is to be congratulated. The dream is alive! Until the end ! Strength, Portugal! » No doubt touched in his pride, CR7 has therefore perfectly mastered his image. On the other hand, his relatives were a little less diplomatic. A true specialist in inflammatory statements on her social networks to defend her brother, Katia Aveiro was rather sober this time, but when she published: “the match is over there, but look who they’re all watching”, in a story where the we see CR7 arrive on the bench in front of a crowd of photographers.
But the most noticed message came from the Instagram post of Ronaldo’s girlfriend, Georgina Rodriguez. “Congratulations Portugal! While the 11 players were singing the anthem, all the goals were on you. What a shame not to have been able to enjoy the best player in the world for the 90 minutes. The supporters kept asking for you and shouting your name. I hope God and your dear friend Fernando will continue to hold our hands and keep us going for another night.” While Fernando Santos swore the day before yesterday that the CR7 subject was closed, it may well not be.