Cristiano Ronaldo has explained why Portugal ‘deserve’ to win Euro 2024 ahead of likes of England and France. Portugal are grouped with Turkey Georgia and Czech Republic in Group F and they begin their campaign next Tuesday.
Manager Roberto Martinez has picked star-studded squad. It boasts the likes of Manchester City pair Bernardo Silva and Ruben Dias and Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes, among others.
Ronaldo believes this generation of players deserves to win competition in Germany according to Sports Bible.
“I believe that this generation deserves to win competition of this magnitude. Semifinals? I hope we can go further” he said “We have to go step by step. Live in moment, be calm work as well as we have until now. Believe that it is possible. We know it’s short competition. The team is ready.”
Ronaldo Prepares for His Sixth Euros
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner will compete in his sixth Euros and will look to add another European Championship to his incredible trophy haul. “I enjoy football. Records are consequence not a goal.
They appear naturally,” he added. “It’s my sixth European Championship. It’s about enjoying it in the best possible way playing well. Making sure the team can win.”
Portugal open their German venture against the Czech Republic. Ronaldo believes a ‘good start’ is essential. “It’s getting off to good start which is essential,” he said. “I feel ready. I’ve prepared myself for this competition.”
Despite his experience at international level the 39-year-old still feels anxiety heading into major competitions. On his mentality, he continued:
“Anxiety is always there that tingling in your stomach. Especially the day before the game. I’m glad I feel it, when I don’t feel it it’s better to give up and stop. I feel motivated and prepared. I see the team quite calm.”
