Georgina Rodríguez, Cristiano Ronaldo’s teammate, added a new chapter to the controversy involving the Portugal team. She made a comment on a post on a Mexican portal that published an alleged message from Madalena Aragão, which suggested the attacker’s retirement. The discussion surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo’s role has been a constant in major tournaments, especially given the Portuguese team’s expectations of renewal.
The model expressed, ironically: “Wow!! This generation is coming strong!!🤣🤣”.
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The Mexican press outlet displayed a screenshot of an interaction by Madalena on its own social networks. The image showed a fan referring to Neves in a disrespectful way and asking him to pass the ball to the “GOAT”, the English acronym for “greatest of all time”. In response, the actress reportedly stated:
“Tell your GOAT to retire. He’s very selfish,” was Aragon’s supposed retort.
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However, the authenticity of the answer attributed to Madalena is not confirmed. Neither the fan’s statement nor her supposed reply are visible in the publication originally mentioned by the Record newspaper.
The internal crisis, which began with the 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo in the opening of the World Cup, intensified after the interview given by João Neves at the end of the game. The midfielder, who scored the Portuguese goal on the occasion, was the target of criticism from a portion of the fans when he addressed Cristiano Ronaldo’s role in the national team.
When asked about the relevance of the number 7 for the team, João Neves highlighted the star’s remarkable career. However, the player emphasized that Cristiano Ronaldo should be seen like any other member of the group.
“We know what Cristiano has done for us, but at this moment he doesn’t stand out from the others. He’s just another athlete to contribute. There’s no difference in relation to the others”, declared the midfielder.
A fan reacted, defending his idol: “If Cristiano Ronaldo had never existed, it is likely that you would never have known about a country called Portugal. Therefore, show respect for this legend, support him, and everything will be achieved.”
Neves’ demonstration generated a difference of opinion. Although some supporters saw the statement as a reinforcement of the collective spirit of the Portuguese team, others interpreted the comment as a devaluation of Cristiano Ronaldo’s importance in the squad.