Adam Gnezda Čerin vividly expressed before the match against Portugal: “When I was just starting out, Ronaldo was already winning Ballon d’Ors and Champions Leagues!”
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In Ljubljana, everything is set for the first of several football highlights in 2024. In the sold-out Stožice Stadium on Tuesday evening, Portugal will be hosted, with manager Roberto Martinez able to count on Cristiano Ronaldo as well. Adam Gnezda Čerin, the engine of Slovenia’s midfield, doesn’t hide his excitement about playing against such a quality team and – of course – against one of the greatest footballers of all time.
“Looking back, it’s just incredible to play against such a star as Cristiano Ronaldo. When I was just starting out, he was already winning Ballon d’Ors and Champions Leagues. But Portugal is not just Ronaldo. However, it will certainly be a kind of fulfillment of childhood dreams,” said Adam Gnezda Čerin at a press conference in Brdo pri Kranju.
The 24-year-old midfielder from the Greek giant Panathinaikos regarding Tuesday’s match, following an unconvincing draw in Malta, continued: “Portugal has some stars you need to watch out for and adapt to. Some sacrifice will be needed in defense. The response after Malta was very good in training. We know Portugal is a team that punishes every mistake. An important match like every one in preparation for the upcoming European Championship. It’s not a friendly, it’s a preparatory match that we approach like every one with the goal towards the Euros. We have a very nice and big game ahead, which we are all looking forward to. Both because of the prestigious opponent and because of the new pitch at the Stožice Stadium, which we have been waiting for for a long time, as it was not in perfect condition.”
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Author: editorial Football Planet
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