The Athletic FC Podcast

Is the Ronaldo circus holding Portugal back?

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Episode notes

Try as he might, Cristiano Ronaldo is still waiting for his first goal at Euro 2024, despite having 20 shots at goal during the tournament so far.

Maybe, time is finally catching up with the 39 year old. If that’s the case - is the power and influence Ronaldo has on this Portugal side still worth it?

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by Oli Kay, who was in the Frankfurt Arena for Portugal's last 16 tie with Slovenia on Monday night, as well as Tim Spiers to analyse what Ronaldo brings both on and off the pitch ahead of Friday's quarter-final against France.

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Oli Kay and Tim Spiers

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Guy Clarke

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