Quote from: Uruhara on Today at 10:30:25 AM

Quote from: Slow death on Today at 09:43:31 AM

Ronaldo is already old, he should retire from the national team and give way to younger players, the guy has already achieved everything in Europe, I don't understand why someone who has already achieved everything in Europe and is very old is competing with newcomers or others players on the national team are the closest and there is not even a day for him to retire, which means he will play in the world cup, this could demotivate other younger players who are in Ronaldo's position, because these younger players will be sitting on the bench

Well he should retire. but I'm happy to still see him at the Euros this time even though this is his last. But if you look at the way Cristiano Ronaldo plays then you will understand that he even plays more effectively than the young players there. I'm sure the Portuguese coach understands the situation of the Portuguese national team better. And I think he was called there because he deserved it. Not only is Cristiano Ronaldo old there but he still plays. but there is also Pepe who is even older than Cristiano Ronaldo. And if you see how Pepe plays at the back then you will understand that he is still a better defender than some of the young defenders that Portugal has. But yes, the Portuguese coach also forced Cristiano Ronaldo too hard to stay on the field even until extra time. And for players who are old, it will indeed be very ineffective to continue playing while tired. So time should also be given to the young players there.

Ronaldo's role now is very different from the past, he now plays as a pure striker who only moves on the front line, different from his playing style in the past. However, in my opinion, if you compare it with the existing players, I think Ronaldo is indeed better in Portugal's front line, yes, although it is true that maybe at his age it is too pushy when he is forced to play 120 minutes.
However, his role is also really needed on the front lines, regardless of his failure to execute a penalty in this match, but in my opinion that is a very normal thing in football.
The coach will also know very well who he prefers to fill the position on the front line, and Roberto Martinez prefers Ronaldo.