these guys live in their own world mehn
2006 messi would never have done what yamal did in 24, he just wasn't at that level
no world class coach would get Argentina in 2010 to progress beyond Germany let alone even touch Spain, not with that shit midfield,the QF was their ceiling
2006 si no fuera por la lesión de marzo de ese año, habría hecho lo que Yamal en la euro 2024
2010 con un DT decente, aquel Messi de los 4 balones de oro seguidos ganaba ese mundial
2014 mala suerte pero fue el MVP⭐
2018 no hubo recambio
2022 se le dió 🏆
2026 llega bien👌🏻
If you don’t deep how sad this is, let me paint the picture.
This is Portugal, a football nation blessed with what might be their strongest squad in two decades. They arguably possess the world’s best right-back, left-back, central midfield options, and one of the best big-chance creators in the game right now. Yet the coach and federation have decided the best way to lead the line at the greatest tournament on earth is to start a 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo as the top striker.
You’d think they lack better alternatives. Far from it.
The harsh truth that no one is willing to say is simple: “Ronaldo can no longer start for this stacked side at a World Cup”. Why you trying to cheat nature?
Look at Gonçalo Ramos -the PSG striker. Clinical and proven at club level. He scored a hat-trick in the last World Cup (while Ronaldo watched from the bench) and he has turned up ever since. Compare that to egbon, who has been playing against part time footballers for the past 3 years and can not convert 1 out of 5 big chances.
If Portugal federation is really serious, they will maximize this golden generation they have. Imagine Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes, João Neves, Nuno Mendes, Cancelo, and the rest, all performing at the highest club levels then returning to the national team only to be held back by someone who can no longer play at the elite level. The team is world-class. The system should be built to let them shine, not to protect one man’s ego.
When the coach is ready he will stop prioritising sentiment over selection and actually take Portugal’s best shot at glory in years.