Argentina legend names Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo as Euro 2016’s star
Diego Maradona has named Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo as Euro 2016’s star, and has suggested Lionel Messi lacks leadership qualities.
“Yes, I know him. He’s a good person, but he doesn’t have personality. He doesn’t have the personality of a leader.”
Argentina legend names Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo as Euro 2016’s star
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“There are several players I want to see in the tournament. [Eden] Hazard, [Kevin] De Bruyne, [Wayne] Rooney, [Andres] Iniesta…they’re the ones who make you want to sit in front of the TV to watch the games,” Maradona continued.
“Favourites? In football there are no small opponents. Anyone can surprise you in a game. I see a lot of teams that can do well, but the ball will decide. For example, England have improved somewhat.
“Cristiano will be the star, no doubt. He’s one of those players who practically on his own can put a team in the final. He’s the heritage of football. Anyone who likes football, likes Cristiano.
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Meanwhile, speaking to Marca Luka Modric says Croatia can go till the end in the Euro 2016.
“Pressure? I don’t think a player of his experience is under pressure in a tournament. The ones who should feel pressure are the defences that have to mark him in the game.”
“I feel the utmost pride every time I wear it given our history,” he said of his place in the Croatia squad, adding: “I always look forward to playing for my national team, especially at a major tournament.”
“I think the group is really difficult. Firstly we play Turkey, then Czech Republic and finally Spain. The first match will be key if we manage to win, our path to the knockout stage will be easier.
“Our first goal is to advance past the group stage and I feel we are very capable of accomplishing it.”
I think we gave Spain the toughest test in a tournament they ended up winning — we had opportunities but failed to convert them.