Sharing with Lord Ping when asked to name the worst player at EURO 2024, Gallas said: “I will get in trouble for saying this, but I have to say that this is a player that I completely respect. . In this EURO, I want Ronaldo because he deserves it after what he has done in football, as well as being an example for young players.
Unfortunately, that did not happen in this year’s tournament. Listen, I really like Ronaldo as a professional player. I like his attitude and desire. I like what Ronaldo has achieved in his career, so it’s really difficult for me to call him the biggest failure at EURO 2024. But indeed, Ronaldo did not play well.
People will say Ronaldo is 39 years old, but I think football fans around the world expect more from him in this tournament. We want to see Ronaldo do something special at his final EURO, and that would be a great story and a great way to pay tribute to his legendary career. Unfortunately, Ronaldo did not score a single goal and it seemed like he was playing with too much pressure on his shoulders.
Ronaldo is not the only star who does not shine brightly at this tournament. Kylian Mbappe did not perform well. Harry Kane also wasn’t at his best.”
However, Gallas believes that Ronaldo can still attend another major tournament with Portugal. The former Chelsea and Arsenal player said: “I think Cristiano Ronaldo will still participate in the 2026 World Cup, but whether he can start for Portugal is still a big question. After his performance at This EURO, I think it will be difficult for Ronaldo to be in the starting lineup of the strongest Portuguese team, but I’m sure he can participate.
I think Ronaldo wants to end his career as the only player in history to have played in 6 World Cups and 6 EUROs. After Ronaldo has difficulties at EURO 2024, it will be difficult for coach Roberto Martinez to persevere with him as Portugal’s number 1 striker.
At EURO 2024, Ronaldo started all of Portugal’s matches but did not score any goals. This is the first time in his career that CR7 failed in a major tournament. Currently, it is still unclear whether Ronaldo will continue his career with Portugal, or will retire from the team.
