Pienso igual. En el último partido que le vi en Arabia no podía ni girarse. Aquí veo una versión suya muy 2019.
Que erra Goles? Da igual. Cuando meta 1 se enracha. Lo importante con Cristiano es la movilidad. Si él está inquieto, su juego fluye.
I watched the whole game.
My takeaways:
(1) The single biggest question mark about Ronaldo is his age. So the question is how is he moving: agility, strength, balance, speed, jumping and duel ability.
In every regard, here, he looks elite. He was very active here and the previous games, beat defenders on runs (the most important), and has overcome some awkward agility/balance issues he has had in recent years. This is the best he has looked since 2018 Madrid arguably.
(2) The second question is his technical sharpness. In recent years, namely 2022 when he was out of gametime, he was making an uncharacteristic amount of technical errors, sloppy touches, and unecessary ball losses.
Today, he was extremely sharp. His back to goal play was tight. Purposeful. Smart. He did not miss any passes and was as efficient as ever when involved.
(3) Shot creation. This is predicated on his physical fitness - can Ronaldo reach half chances, beat defenders and high lines?
This was absolutely the case. It is completely abnormal for a 41 year old to find those 1v1s and beat defenders - spectacular even. Or his stunning header that barely missed the mark.
These were the key questions that needed answering before the World Cup. He did miss a clear chance and fumble another in the box that he should not have - but this is him not having his scoring boots on/bad game which happens to every striker on the planet - including Cristiano in his prime (see some of his dire performances in WC in the past).
The jury was out as to whether Ronaldo at 41 has the physical and technical attributes to perform. This has been answered. Whether he turns up or no is the question we ask of every player - irrespective of age.
Just finished watching 𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗔 and I can confidently say, with all my heart and soul, that he is the greatest tennis player to ever step foot on this earth. There was no one like him, and there will never, ever be anyone like him again. 🐐
On rappelle que Rafael Nadal a Roland Garros, c'est 112 victoires pour 4 défaites. 14 titres.
Je pense que c'est l'un des records les plus impressionnants dans l'histoire de tout sports confondus.
Dictature.
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Gordon set to travel this week for medical and contract signing at FCB. 🔵🔴✈️
RG commentators in 2022 :
“When the draw was made 12 days ago, fate whispered to Rafa ‘A storm is brewing,’ and Rafa, without hesitation, whispered back, ‘Here – at Roland Garros – I AM the storm’”- Poetic
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A Jose Mourinho le interesa Nico Schlotterbeck, al punto de haber estado hoy con su entorno. Así que por eso me he aprendido su apellido. Y ahora largo. Largo. Shhh, calla, coño.
Los florentinianos radicales en su momento criticaban a Cristiano por siempre señalar la cantidad de sus títulos y no los que conseguía el Madrid.
Aaaaay la vida...
Jorge Jesús: “Acepte este reto porque quería ayudar a Cristiano Ronaldo a ser campeón de la liga árabe. Antes de fichar, le dije: Vamos a ser campeones de la liga y después me iré”
Te quiero mucho Jorgito.
Lo ven, bichiboys? Esta gente desmerita una Copa en la que juegan las mejores selecciones de Europa, pero le exigen a Cristianl ganar el torneo de la galleta en Arabia.
No perdáis el tiempo. 1000 Goles. Lo demás es monte y culebra.