Mikel Faults Ronaldo’s Decision To Play Against Ge

Former Super Eagles midfielder, Mikel Obi has faulted Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo’s decision to play against Georgia in the just concluded Euro 2024 Championship.

Recall that the five-time Ballon d’Or award winner started Portugal’s dead rubber Group F game against Georgia and was substituted in the 66th minute.

However, in a chat with The Obi One Podcast, Mikel stated that Ronaldo should have been made to rest ahead of the next game.

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“Even if you are a [Lionel] Messi fan, your respect [has to go to] him. You can’t like them both, everyone has their own opinion.

“I have my opinion on who I think the [greatest of all time] GOAT is. Now, Messi winning the Copa America again with Argentina and leading them to glory [puts him ahead]. Of course, Ronaldo, you could say that [he had a disappointing Euro 2024 campaign],” Obi Mikel said.

“A lot of people criticized Ronaldo about taking [all of the] free-kicks, about trying to do everything [on his own], trying to play every game.

“But I have said it a few times, the only place I criticize him in that tournament is [his decision] to play the game against Georgia.

“He did not need to play that game. You are 39 years old, take a break. Have a rest and refresh for the next game,” he added.

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