Ah, simply being around someone who was obviously different, on and off the pitch,” he began speaking to FourFourTwo recently. "I was struck by his ability, his speed and the way he played. He tired out the opposition – he didn't let the opposing full-back breathe. That was something I hadn't seen in any player up to that point. "He always had great technical ability, too. It was amazing to watch him."
Many will remember his famous omission from the 2016 final against France, as he was forced to be substituted just 25 minutes into the encounter. Eager to no doubt bring one final piece of silverware to his people back home, many see the competition as the perfect opportunity for Cristiano to bow out.
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