Former Super Eagles midfielder, Mikel Obi has faulted Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo’s decision to play against Georgia in the just concluded Euro 2024 Championship.
Recall that the five-time Ballon d’Or award winner started Portugal’s dead rubber Group F game against Georgia and was substituted in the 66th minute.
However, in a chat with The Obi One Podcast, Mikel stated that Ronaldo should have been made to rest ahead of the next game.
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“Even if you are a [Lionel] Messi fan, your respect [has to go to] him. You can’t like them both, everyone has their own opinion.
“I have my opinion on who I think the [greatest of all time] GOAT is. Now, Messi winning the Copa America again with Argentina and leading them to glory [puts him ahead]. Of course, Ronaldo, you could say that [he had a disappointing Euro 2024 campaign],” Obi Mikel said.
“A lot of people criticized Ronaldo about taking [all of the] free-kicks, about trying to do everything [on his own], trying to play every game.
“But I have said it a few times, the only place I criticize him in that tournament is [his decision] to play the game against Georgia.
“He did not need to play that game. You are 39 years old, take a break. Have a rest and refresh for the next game,” he added.
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