Portugal defender Ruben Dias says captain Cristiano Ronaldo is a role model and inspiration for all young players to achieve the same success. Like the one he carried the Selecao to Football European Cup 2016 and hopes to repeat it in Germany.

‘CR7’ is set to play in his sixth European Championship, having previously featured prominently in France eight years ago. UFABET Which is the only major title in the nation’s history.

Thinking back to that day, the Manchester City centre-back is still impressed. Who would have thought that he would now have the opportunity to play alongside such an inspiring player? He has to give it his all. Because he wants to follow in the footsteps of the 5-time Ballon d’Or winner who is known as the King of Europe.

“Ronaldo is the epitome of inspiration, of everything. He’s the epitome of what you can dream of and achieve.” He said at a press conference ahead of their Group F opener against the Czech Republic on June 18. 

“It was nice to have him playing with us.” 

“He is still with our national team, even at this point in his career, showing that he wants to stay with us, he wants to go all the way. He is the captain.” 

Ronaldo, now 39, is playing for his first European Championship for Portugal since 2004. When they hosted, and has scored at least once in each of the last five European Championship tournaments. 

If he can score another goal in Germany, he will set a record for the oldest player to score in a Euro final.