Cristiano Ronaldo is still waiting for his first goal at Euro 2024, despite having 20 shots at goal during the tournament so far.
Is time is finally catching up with the 39 year old? If that’s the case — is the power and influence Ronaldo has on this Portugal side still worth it?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by Oli Kay, who was in the Frankfurt Arena for Portugal's last 16 tie with Slovenia on Monday night, as well as Tim Spiers to analyse what Ronaldo brings both on and off the pitch ahead of Friday's quarterfinal against France.
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:30 Cristiano Ronaldo & Portugal
00:02:49 How much attention Ronaldo still gets
00:08:33 Has time finally caught up with Ronaldo?
00:11:34 Injuries at Portugal
00:13:10 Ronaldo’s performance
00:17:02 Does Ronaldo need more praise?
00:22:11 Stats at EURO 2024
00:28:19 Ronaldo & the rest of the Portuguese team
00:32:00 Ronaldo’s legacy & Portugal in the Euros
00:37:41 France vs Portugal
00:42:23 Outro
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