Diogo Dalot says each Portugal participant desires to assist Cristiano Ronaldo stay out “a fantastic story” by successful the World Cup earlier than he retires.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner will likely be 41 by the point subsequent 12 months’s World Cup is staged in america, Canada and Mexico.
Due to this fact, it’s prone to be Ronaldo’s ultimate crack at successful the competitors, which has eluded him in his 5 earlier makes an attempt. Though, he has led Portugal to glory at Euro 2016, in addition to the 2019 Nations League.
Roberto Martinez’s aspect are nonetheless in rivalry to win this 12 months’s Nations League, as they put together to face Denmark within the two-legged quarter-finals.
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And Dalot hopes he can win extra silverware at worldwide degree, whereas enjoying alongside former Manchester United team-mate Ronaldo.
“Clearly, it’s troublesome to seek out extra adjectives to explain Cristiano,” he stated.
“For me, and I consider for others too, it’s a big privilege to proceed having him within the nationwide workforce, to share moments and to absorb the expertise of his profession. There’s this power of desirous to see him win large competitions for Portugal.
“The love he has proven all through his profession can’t be questioned and, for us – utilizing that for example – it will be a fantastic story to see him win as many competitions as potential for Portugal. I consider that each participant desires that.”