National team
Bernardo Silva takes Portugal captaincy after Ronaldo's exit
Bernardo Silva calls Ronaldo's departure from the squad a sad moment and says Portugal enter a different chapter for everyone.
Golviva Newsroom
Bernardo Silva has been named Portugal's captain after Cristiano Ronaldo left the national team, according to Maisfutebol and TuttoMercatoWeb. The Real Madrid midfielder spoke to reporters alongside coach Jorge Jesus ahead of Portugal's match against Denmark.
Silva called Ronaldo's departure a sad moment and said he had only known the national side with Ronaldo in it. Record reports that he expects a different chapter for everyone, and that fans used to go to stadiums to see Ronaldo, something that will probably no longer happen.
He said he was honoured to be part of the group of captains and wanted to help the younger players. Silva also said he had already spoken to Jesus about their relationship at Benfica, and that he was available to play in any position, even in goal.
Sources
This article is based on reports by:
- Maisfutebol — Bernardo Silva sobre a saída de Ronaldo: «Vai ser um capítulo diferente...»
- A Spor — Bernardo Silva'dan Ronaldo yorumu! "Benim için büyük bir gurur kaynağıydı"
- TuttoMercatoWeb — Portogallo, Bernardo Silva capitano senza CR7: "La nuova generazione avanza, come tutto..."
- Record — Bernardo Silva: «Eu só conheço a Seleção com o Cristiano. Vai ser um capítulo diferente para todos nós»
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