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Euro 2020: Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo ready for 'perfect' opportunity to play at packed stadium against Hungary

Agence France-Presse • June 14, 2021, 22:02:39 IST
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At 36 years old, Ronaldo is set take the field in front of 68,000 fans in the Hungarian capital on Tuesday in what should be Portugal’s simplest match in a tough Group F alongside Germany and world champions France.

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Euro 2020: Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo ready for 'perfect' opportunity to play at packed stadium against Hungary

Budapest: Ronaldo said on Monday he was looking forward to beginning Euro 2020 in front of a packed Puskas Arena against Hungary as he prepares to lead defending champions Portugal in their search for a repeat triumph. At 36 years old, Ronaldo is set take the field in front of 68,000 fans in the Hungarian capital on Tuesday in what should be Portugal’s simplest match in a tough Group F alongside Germany and world champions France. “It’s perfect. I wish every single venue could host a full house. It’s great for viewers and players, but sadly it’s not up to us to decide,” said Ronaldo. “We know the pandemic has its influence. I wish we could always play before a full house.” Portugal have lost Joao Cancelo from their squad to COVID-19 after the Manchester City right-back tested positive for the virus on Sunday, but Ronaldo says the team are not worrying about the pandemic. “We don’t talk about Covid because we’re tired of it. It’s a sad situation but we’re focused… Nothing will shake us… We’re just focussed on playing. “I think the team is ready, physically and emotionally. The players are young but that doesn’t stop us from dreaming. I know all the players are ready.” The Portugal captain is set to become the first person to play in at least one match at five European Championships, and also has another record in sight. He needs just five more goals to equal Iranian Ali Daei’s all-time mark of 109 international goals, a feasible target at this summer’s tournament should Portugal go deep. “I’m not the same player I was 18 years ago, 10 years ago, five years ago… you keep adjusting,” said Ronaldo. “I’m more mature, if a player wants to play for many years he needs to learn how to adapt. From 18 to 36 years old I’ve learned to adjust and adapt, and I’ve always been able to win personally and collectively.” A win over the Magyars would go a long way to ensuring Portugal qualify for the next round at least as one of the tournament’s best third-placed teams as coach Fernando Santos targets two Euro titles in a row with a talented squad. “Right now we think we have what it takes to win the cup,” said Santos. “There are very good opponents, seven or eight teams are playing to take the trophy home, and there are dark horses who also think they have a chance. The only difference is that we hold the title.”

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