In the dressing room of the Portugal national team, there is such a "emperor", his name is Cristiano · Ronaldo, and everyone affectionately calls him Ronaldo. You may ask, why is he called "Emperor Taishang"? Hey, it's not because he looks like the emperor, but because of his status in the team, just like the ancient emperor, although he is not a serious captain of eight hundred, but talking is more effective than the captain!
When it comes to Ronaldo's status in the Portugal team, it couldn't be higher. You think, most people are satisfied when they become captains, but what about Ronaldo? He can "Zen" the captain's armband out at any time, and then take it back at any time. This kind of operation is like playing a game of "hot potato", the armband is the hot potato, you can give it to whoever you want, and you have to come back if you want to come back.
However, Ronaldo can have today's "emperor" treatment, which is not obtained out of thin air. Behind him is a group of loyal "courtiers"! Today, let's talk about which teammates have unreservedly supported Ronaldo in the Portugal team for so many years.
The first to appear is Ronaldo's "right-hand man" - Pepe. This warrior monk looks fierce and vicious, but he is very gentle with Ronaldo. Did you know? Every time the World Footballer of the Year is selected, Ronaldo will "lend" the captain's armband to Pepe. Why? Because the captain of the national team has the right to vote! Ronaldo himself can't be cheeky enough to vote for himself, right? That's why there is such a good show of "borrowing flowers to offer Buddha".
Pepe took the armband and voted for Ronaldo without saying a word. This kind of operation is like when you take an exam, lend your answer sheet to your tablemate, and let the tablemate help you fill in the full score! However, what is even more admirable is that as soon as the selection ended, Pepe obediently returned the armband to Ronaldo. This kind of "reverse Zen concession" operation is even more neat than the abdication of ancient emperors!
You may ask, how can there be such a deep "revolutionary friendship" between Ronaldo and Pepe? That's because Pepe's support for Ronaldo is really to the point of "unreserved". Whether on or off the field, Pepe is Ronaldo's most solid backing. The relationship between the two of them is like the ancient "Liu Bei and Guan Yu", except that Ronaldo is the lord and Pepe is the general.
After talking about Ronaldo's "right-hand man", let's talk about his "predecessors" - Luis · Figo. He is a central figure in Portugal's "golden generation" and has played for Barcelona and Real Madrid. When Ronaldo first entered the national team, Figo was already the big brother of the team.
At Euro 2004 and the 2006 World Cup, Figo represented Portugal with Cristiano Ronaldo. At the 2006 World Cup, something touching happened. Portugal were awarded a penalty and it stands to reason that Figo, captain and big brother, should take the penalty. However, he gave up this precious opportunity to the young Cristiano Ronaldo.
Do you know what that means? It's like a teacher who is about to retire and give up his last chance to give a lecture to a new teacher. Figo's concession made him lose nothing in the World Cup. But he doesn't care, because he values Ronaldo's future.
After Figo retired from the national team, Cristiano Ronaldo took over his number 7 shirt. It's like taking over the baton of a legend, Ronaldo not only lived up to Figo's expectations, but also created his own legend.
Speaking of which, do you feel that Ronaldo's achievements today are really inseparable from the support of these teammates? Pepe is willing to "reverse Zen concession", Figo does not steal goal data with Ronaldo, the behavior of these two people is simply a model of "self-sacrifice"!
However, then again, there is a reason why Ronaldo can get such selfless support from his teammates. First of all, Ronaldo's strength is indeed the best in the world, and his presence can greatly improve the overall strength of the team. Secondly, Ronaldo's professional attitude and training spirit are also admirable, and this spirit has invisibly infected other teammates. Moreover, Ronaldo's leadership and cohesion on the field are also obvious to all, and he can always stand up at critical moments and carry the banner for the team.
However, we can't ignore Ronaldo's shortcomings either. Sometimes, he behaves too selfishly on the pitch and is reluctant to pass the ball to teammates who are better positioned. Also, he is too demanding of himself and sometimes shows obvious dissatisfaction with his teammates' mistakes. These behaviors will inevitably affect the harmony of the team.
Overall, though, Ronaldo's position in the Portugal national team is irreplaceable. He is like a banner that leads the Portugal team forward. And teammates like Pepe and Figo are the solid pillars that support this flag.
Having said that, I can't help but ask you a question: in your life or work, are there any people in your life or work who have selflessly supported you like Pepe and Figo? If so, do you, like Cristiano Ronaldo, cherish their support and repay their efforts with your achievements?
In fact, whether on the football field or in real life, a person's success is never isolated. Each of us needs supporters like Pepe and Figo, and we should also be Pepe and Figo for others. Only by supporting each other and achieving each other can we create greater value and achieve higher goals.
Back on the football pitch, Ronaldo's story continues. Although he is 39 years old, he still retains his love for football and his desire to win. In the recent European Championship qualifiers, Cristiano Ronaldo remained at the heart of the Portugal team, with every goal he scored and every assist excited his teammates.
And Pepe, a 40-year-old veteran, is still sticking to the back line and escorting Ronaldo. The two of them are like two beacons for the Portugal team, guiding the team in the direction of victory.
As for Figo, although he has been retired for many years, his support for Ronaldo has never stopped. On various occasions, he has always been unsparing in praise of Ronaldo as "one of the greatest players of all time". This kind of moral support is equally precious to Ronaldo.
In the competitive world of football, Ronaldo is undoubtedly lucky to have such selfless support from his teammates. However, this luck is not accidental, but Ronaldo won it with his own strength and personality. He proved with his performance that the support of his teammates is worth it, and that is the most valuable thing.
So, when we see Ronaldo sweating and creating miracles on the pitch, don't forget that there is a group of teammates behind him who silently support him. It is precisely because of the support of these teammates that Ronaldo can gallop on the pitch without worries, and can set new records and make history again and again.
Finally, let's hope that Ronaldo can continue to lead Portugal to great results in future games. At the same time, I also hope that everyone can be like Ronaldo, cherish the people around him who support him, and repay their efforts with their own achievements. Because, just as football is a team sport, life is also a long-distance race that requires mutual support. Only by supporting each other can we go further and fly higher.