Four years after the final of Euro 2016, Ronaldo returned to the Stade de France: CR7, an immortal symbol

Ronaldo remains the same after 4 years

Four years ago, also at the Stade de France, Cristiano Ronaldo cried when he left the field in the 25th minute due to an injury in the final of Euro 2016. Portugal. The Real Madrid superstar at the time, as well as the majority of football fans in general at the time, must have shared the same perception that Portugal’s fate was too fragile when there was no Ronaldo on the field. His opponent is the French host, not only very powerful, but also backed by tens of thousands of fans on the field, as well as a nation just behind. Portugal is also being compared to a one-man team. And that “only person” is Ronaldo!

But then a miracle happened. On the other hand, Ronaldo cried in that historic match, but they were tears of joy. Portugal, having nowhere to trust CR7, fought back and won emotionally with the only goal from reserve forward Eder in the 109th minute.

Despite playing only 25 minutes, Ronaldo was honored as a hero in the first major championship in Portugal’s history, because he played brilliantly on his journey to lead Portugal to the final. Ronaldo is also very prominent as a spiritual leader, constantly urging his teammates to sit off the field.

That year, Ronaldo was 31 years old. That is the age that many players think of rest. In fact, Ronaldo cried about it, when that final could be his last chance to climb to the top of glory with the national team in particular, the player’s career in general.

But no. Tonight, after four years, Ronaldo is still present in the Portuguese team for the rematch against France, still at the Stade de France. This is just one UEFA Nations League match, even in the group stage. However, Ronaldo remains the same. He is still the leader of Portugal, still in his prime, despite being 35 years old.

If you imagine that the Euro 2020 final is not delayed and this is the final, Ronaldo will remain the Ronaldo of four years ago, he will continue to be Portugal’s number one hope of beating France again. .

The career of the player when he turns 30, especially the big stars, will change a lot every year, of course, most of it in the negative direction. But Ronaldo’s 31 and 35 make almost no difference. That is the reason why CR7 is such a long-time star in the contemporary soccer world.

Longevity in time

Those, of course, are not cliche cheers. Remember, just a year ago, Ronaldo brought Portugal to the top again, with the 2018/19 UEFA Nations League championship. That is to say, CR7’s Portugal is still the absolute king of European football.

Over the years, many new stars in the world soccer sky have appeared to be identified as replacements for Ronaldo. But until now, when CR7 has not expired, many of them have lost, like his former teammate at Real, Gareth Bale.

Last season, Ronaldo still scored 37 goals in all competitions for Juventus. He still jumped 2m56 to create one of those goals. Just a month ago, Ronaldo still made a double to help Portugal beat Sweden 2-0 in the second round of the Nations League this season. Then, just 4 days ago, Ronaldo was still playing like a “21-year-old” when the great war with the Spanish in an unbeatable friendly (0-0). CR7 even almost dials after the cannon shot, causing the bar to vibrate.

The Stade de France once saw Ronaldo’s pinnacle moment in 2016. And now, after four years, this football field continues to welcome Ronaldo, still at the top at the age of 35!

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