Cristiano Ronaldo pinned Fernando Santos. “The Change Was Forever”

The World Cup in Qatar was the last that Fernando Santos held as coach of the Portuguese national team. The World Cup also seemed like a turning point in the career of Cristiano Ronaldo, who was increasingly benched and looked like the star would retire from the national team. It happened differently and a 38-year-old football player came to the current collection, this time already called by Roberto Martinez. Al-Nasr has already noticed the changes made by the Spanish coach.

Cristiano Ronaldo pins Fernando Santos

The Portugal national team will play on Friday, March 23, against Liechtenstein in the qualifying tournament for the European Championship 2024. This will be the debut on the coaching bench of the Portuguese Roberto Martinez, who replaced the current coach of the white-red Fernando. Santos. The biggest star of the team, led by the Spaniard Cristiano Ronaldo, admitted at the pre-match press conference that the change of coach benefited the players.

“The change itself is positive for us. Fresh air, new ideas. Perhaps the system will change, but it’s not for me to talk about it. Change is good in life - you feel something special and positive. The intensity is very good, different. (…) I’m sure Portugal will be a more attacking side,” said the 38-year-old.

Cristiano Ronaldo appreciates the level of play in Saudi Arabia

At the end of December 2022, Cristiano Ronaldo became a football player for the Arab club Al-Nasr. The Portuguese quickly settled in the country and became its biggest star. During the press conference, he assessed the level of the local league.

“Saudi players are good, foreign players add quality. It is possible that in five or six years, if the current plan is implemented, it will be the fourth or fifth most competitive league in the world.”