FANS APPRAISAL OF RONALDO

Below, another fan wrote a long post: "Before you step onto that green field, please remember who opened the door for all of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Remember the 19-year-old boy who cried after losing the 2004 European Championship final. While everyone else left, he stayed behind alone, heartbroken, because wearing the Portuguese jersey meant everything to him. Remember the 2006 FIFA World Cup. When Portugal lost to France in the semi-finals, Cristiano again was in tears. He felt the weight of that badge on his chest more deeply than anyone else. It was that young Cristiano who made many of you believe that Portuguese players could also become the best in the world. He ignited the dreams of a generation. He proved to every child in Portugal that they too could reach the pinnacle of football. He put Portugal firmly on the world football map. For more than twenty years, he has single-handedly carried this jersey, this badge, and the entire nation. He fought in every battle. He gritted his teeth through every disappointment. He silently endured every criticism. He carried the earnest hopes of an entire nation. For years, even though the spotlight often fell elsewhere, he constantly fought against what many saw as double standards and unfair treatment – but he never stopped fighting for Portugal. And now... This might be his 'last dance' on football's biggest stage. This is his last chance to lift that trophy, and if he succeeds, his unparalleled national team career will be complete. So, fight for him. Run for him. Give your all for him, hold nothing back on the field. Fight for the badge. Fight for the jersey. Create opportunities for him. Pass the ball to him. Give him a farewell worthy of his legendary status. Because if Cristiano still had the stamina, speed, and strength of his peak, he wouldn't need anyone's help at all. He would once again carry Portugal alone and accomplish the mission himself. But this time, it's your turn to fight for him – just as he has done for Portugal for over twenty years."