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Shea: Ronaldo deserves Portugal farewell game
10 Oct
Summary
- Former USMNT star Brek Shea advocates for Ronaldo's farewell match.
- Shea believes Ronaldo deserves respect for his career achievements.
- Shea suggests both Ronaldo and coach Jesus were at fault.
Former United States Men's National Team (USMNT) player Brek Shea has voiced his opinion on Cristiano Ronaldo's recent departure from the Portuguese national team camp. Shea stated that a player of Ronaldo's stature, who contributed significantly to Portugal's national team and country, deserves a proper farewell match.
Shea highlighted Ronaldo's pivotal role in Portugal's UEFA European Championship victory in 2016. He expressed that respect is paramount for such a legendary figure and hoped that this situation would not be the definitive end of Ronaldo's international career.
Adding to his comments, Shea also addressed the criticism Ronaldo faced during the World Cup. While acknowledging that Ronaldo is no longer the same player he once was due to age, Shea argued that the level of backlash received was often unfair, suggesting that such intense scrutiny accompanies being one of the sport's greatest.
Shea's remarks come amidst a backdrop of controversy following Ronaldo's exit from the team camp. Reports indicate disagreements with coach Jorge Jesus over playing time, leading to Ronaldo's departure and subsequent accusations of a broken promise.
