Barcelona and Poland ace Robert Lewandowski has heaped reward on Actual Madrid and Portugal icon Cristiano Ronaldo forward of the 2 nations’ UEFA Nations League assembly. The Polish striker mentioned the Portuguese celebrity had raised the bar and change into an inspiration for gamers internationally.
Two of probably the most ruthless goalscorers in world soccer, Lewandowski and Ronaldo, will lock horns within the UEFA Nations League on Saturday, October 12, on the Nationwide Stadium Warsaw. The hosts have endured a tough begin to the Nations League marketing campaign, dropping each of their video games. Os Navegadores, in the meantime, have been flying excessive, successful each their video games.
Poland Ace Robert Lewandowski Heaps Reward on Historical past-Maker Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo made historical past on Matchday 1 of the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League, scoring in Portugal’s 2-1 win over Croatia and turning into the primary males’s participant to rating 900 official targets. He struck once more on Matchday 2, scoring within the 88th minute to seal a 2-1 win over Scotland.
Standing on the precipice of dealing with one of many best gamers in historical past, Barcelona ahead Lewandowski couldn’t assist however bathe him with reward, lauding him for his insatiable starvation for greatness.
Lewandowski started (by way of Fabrizio Romano):
“I totally acknowledge what Cristiano Ronaldo has achieved all through his profession, how he’s formed the historical past of soccer together with his accomplishments and lots of information. This may definitely stay etched in soccer historical past.
“What actually impresses me about Cristiano Ronaldo is that regardless of having achieved all the things, or greater than most might think about, he nonetheless has such enthusiasm for the sport. You’ll be able to really feel that and you may really feel his fireplace.”
He continued:
“He’s 39, almost 40, and nonetheless reveals unimaginable ardour. You’ll be able to see it in his reactions, whether or not it’s frustration or pleasure… and it displays his super-deep ardour.
“Cristiano nonetheless desires extra, he works onerous to remain at his peak. The trail he’s taken is and might be an inspiration for a lot of gamers and kids all over the world. I’m sure 1000’s of gamers dream of following his instance, regardless that they comprehend it’s no simple feat. He’s raised the ambition bar for everybody, making top-level success achievable just for the 100% actually dedicated.”
Ronaldo has been in mesmerizing type for Al-Nassr this season. Enjoying 9 video games, he has scored eight instances and offered three assists. Lewandowski has additionally been in prime type for Barcelona, recording 12 targets and two assists in 11 matches.
