Does Portugal need Cristiano Ronaldo

Juventus and Portugal winger Francisco Conceição addressed questions about Cristiano Ronaldo. According to the young player, it is natural for Ronaldo to be surrounded by talk and debate, but inside the team no one can deny his value.

Conceição stressed that everyone has their own perspective and opinion. But Ronaldo’s work for the national team, his impact on the pitch and, most importantly, his ability to take responsibility for the result are priceless.

“You can’t deny the facts. Everything he has done and is doing for the national team is there for everyone to see. If he keeps scoring consistently, he will undoubtedly be a huge help to us at the World Cup,” said the 23-year-old winger.

These words also reflect the mood around the squad: Ronaldo’s place in Portugal remains important, and the team wants to get the maximum out of him. Especially in a major tournament, a single moment can be decisive — experience and “ice-cold” goals are invaluable.

For the record, Portugal have been drawn in the same World Cup group as Uzbekistan. That means our fans can look forward to another very interesting clash and a strong intrigue: whether Ronaldo is on the pitch or not, every move he makes will still be in the spotlight.