π¨ ππ₯πππ¬ π¦π§ππ§: Players with the most backward passes after the 1st round of the World Cup:
1. Joao Neves, 24 passes
2. Joao Cancelo, 23 passes
3. Pedro Neto, 22 passes
All are from Portugal.
Even when Messi missed a crucial penalty at Copa America, they lost to Chile, fought with the CONMEBOL & threatened to retire from football, Argentine FA & his teammates protected him.
Even when he gave that Champions League's speech, years after, no player has dragged him for it.
Ronaldo's teammates have been disrespecting him at major tournaments.
First, it was Bruno Fernandes in Qatar & now, Joao Neves.
ποΈ Bruno Fernandes on the criticism directed at Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugalβs style of play:
π£οΈ βYes, Iβve seen the criticism. I know some people are talking about me and other Portugal players, saying that we donβt do enough to help Cristiano Ronaldo. I understand the passion of the fans because Cristiano means so much to Portugal, but sometimes people misunderstand what happens on the pitch.β
βCristiano is our captain, our leader, the greatest player to ever represent Portugal, and one of the greatest footballers in history. Every player in this squad respects him enormously. What he has done for our country over the last two decades is incredible and something that may never be repeated.β
βBut football is a team sport. Some fans think every attack should end with a pass to Ronaldo, but thatβs not how football works at the highest level. The objective is to make the best decision for the team. If Cristiano is in the best position, of course we will find him. If another teammate is in a better position, we have to make that pass instead.β
βPeople ask why I donοΏ½οΏ½οΏ½t always pass to him. The answer is simple: we are trying to win matches, not force statistics. If Cristiano has the ball, he can pass to me. If I have the ball, I can pass to him. Thatβs how football has always worked. Nobody in this team is playing for individual numbers.β
βAbout free-kicks and set pieces, Cristiano has never forced anyone. Sometimes I feel confident and ask to take them myself, and he respects that. We have a great relationship and complete respect for one another.β
βAt the end of the day, we are here to fight for Portugal, to make our fans proud, and to bring trophies to our country. We are not here to help Cristiano score a brace or a hat-trick. We are here to help Portugal win. That is the responsibility of every player who wears this shirt.β
No red card here.
It's a physical challenge with contact, but nothing showing excessive force, studs up, or clear intent to injure. At worst a yellow (or play on). Red cards need serious foul play or violent conduct β this freeze frame doesn't scream that.
Full replay would settle it though. What's the match? β½
Igbos have contributed to the development of Lagos, yes, just like every other tribe; But Lagos has also given back to the Igbos who reside there. If the state wasn't so welcoming and profitable, people won't be relocating there in large numbers. Facts!
That said, the state belongs to the Yorubas 100%, point blank period; It is located in the South-West making it geographically a Yoruba Land, and historically speaking it is also a Yoruba land. Lagos doesn't even share borders with the South-East so the claim of ownership is invalid.
Now Illbliss asks "why is it always a problem when it's the igbos?" and that's a good question; The anwser is quite simple, people like him make it an issue by trying to claim Lagos forgetting that it is not in their rights to do so. You can't be loud and disrespectful and expect positive energy.
We can be laughing & cruising, please don't clean off my watermarks or that of my brands from the the exclusive photos & content I share during this World Cup.
Go to other platforms or national teams that share without watermarks or for free use, DON'T CLEAN OF MY WATERMARKS.
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