
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner isn’t afraid to impart “discipline” lessons when necessary, but he prefers to motivate people around him via deeds rather than words. Being one of the greatest players to have ever played the game, the 39-year-old’s extensive experience makes him the perfect candidate to wear an armband with club and nation.
When questioned about his approach to captaincy, Ronaldo stated, “Every professional player has their style,” according to UEFA’s official website. I believe that a person’s identity, emotions, and life lessons form the foundation of their leadership. I make an effort to lead in a way that I believe is fruitful. In addition to being a competent professional, I want to be a player that inspires others and serves as a role model for them. As I generally say, I prefer to lead by example.
I want to show people who I am rather than talk a lot. Furthermore, you need to know when to support them and when to chastise them when things aren’t right. However, you have to stay with them and collaborate when things are going well. Although everyone on our squad is a leader in their own right, leadership is incredibly individualized, which is one of the reasons I believe we’re a fantastic national team.
Ronaldo believes there is no reason he cannot lead Portugal to another continental championship as he prepares to lead his country into Euro 2024, his 11th major international competition. “I firmly believe that this team will bring a lot of joy to the Portuguese fans, beginning with this EURO,” CR7 continued to express his aspirations. But in my view, the players who win [trophies] are always the best generation of players. Given how talented this national team is, I hope they win.
But as everyone knows, brilliance isn’t enough to succeed. Success in a large tournament such as this one is the result of many factors coming together. We’ll take things one step at a time, game by game, and never give up even if we know we can win. We have all the necessary components. We accomplished something monumental in 2016—in Portuguese football as well as global football. Even if our feet are firmly planted on the ground, our minds are focused on the stars, believing that we can win the EURO.
Ronaldo has made 206 appearances and scored 128 goals in his country’s colours; both feats have changed the course of history. He has continued to uphold extraordinary personal standards in Saudi Arabia and has given no hint that retirement is something he plans to consider shortly.