Cristiano Ronaldo: Rodrygo opens up on comparison to Real Madrid legend and the key to his fast start at the Bernabeu
5 years, 1 month ago

Cristiano Ronaldo: Rodrygo opens up on comparison to Real Madrid legend and the key to his fast start at the Bernabeu

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rodrygo has distanced himself from being compared to Cristiano Ronaldo after his electric start to life at Real Madrid. “Being able to play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid was a dream of mine and it’s a shame that he left because now I think it would be very difficult to play with him,” Rodrygo said. “I don’t want to weigh myself down with the pressure of replacing Cristiano Ronaldo.” Rodrygo also revealed the key to his bright start at the Bernabeu and the influence of his father Eric, a former footballer who featured in the lower leagues in Brazil.

History of this topic

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1 week, 1 day ago
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3 weeks, 3 days ago
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1 month ago
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1 month, 1 week ago
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1 month, 4 weeks ago
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2 months, 1 week ago
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2 months, 3 weeks ago
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2 months, 4 weeks ago
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3 months, 1 week ago
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4 months ago
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4 months, 1 week ago
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4 months, 2 weeks ago
Porto and Portugal defender Pepe announces retirement
5 months ago
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5 months, 3 weeks ago
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6 months, 3 weeks ago
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6 months, 3 weeks ago
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6 months, 4 weeks ago
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7 months ago
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7 months ago
Cristiano Ronaldo and Modric go to Euro 2024 showing age is no boundary for soccer’s modern stars
7 months ago
Real Madrid back in the ‘galacticos’ business with signing of Kylian Mbappé
7 months ago
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7 months, 1 week ago
Cristiano Ronaldo breaks staggering record as he is named in his SIXTH European Championship squad for Portugal... with veteran Pepe, 41, also named in Roberto Martinez's side
7 months, 2 weeks ago
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9 months, 1 week ago
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11 months, 1 week ago
Cristiano Ronaldo: ‘Saudi league is better than Ligue 1’
11 months, 3 weeks ago
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1 year ago
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1 year, 3 months ago
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1 year, 4 months ago
Cristiano Ronaldo named in Portugal squad for Euro 2024 qualifiers
1 year, 4 months ago
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1 year, 4 months ago
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1 year, 6 months ago
Cristiano Ronaldo receives massive Portugal future update from head coach Roberto Martinez
1 year, 6 months ago
Karim Benzema confirms Real Madrid departure as he eyes big-money move
1 year, 7 months ago
Cristiano Ronaldo's Former Agent Reveals That The Portuguese Star 'Will Always' Be In His Heart
1 year, 7 months ago
Cristiano Ronaldo pushes for transfer to European giant and it’s not Real Madrid or Manchester United
1 year, 7 months ago
Real Madrid handed Luka Modric fitness boost ahead of Man City clash
1 year, 8 months ago
Cristiano Ronaldo 'Important' For Portugal, Says Coach Roberto Martinez After 4 Goals in 2 Games
1 year, 9 months ago
Ronaldo breaks record, scores double as Portugal beats Liechtenstein
1 year, 9 months ago
Cristiano Ronaldo Breaks All-Time Men's International Caps Record
1 year, 9 months ago
Cristiano Ronaldo breaks silence on Manchester United exit: ‘I’m a better man’
1 year, 9 months ago
Cristiano Ronaldo Included in New Portugal Coach Martinez's First Squad, Says 'I Don't Look at Age..'
1 year, 9 months ago
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1 year, 11 months ago
Cristiano Ronaldo Turns 38: Here's A Look At 38 Amazing Facts About The Portuguese Striker
1 year, 11 months ago
Cristiano Ronaldo headed to European club? Al-Nassr boss Rudi Garcia reveals
1 year, 11 months ago
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1 year, 11 months ago
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1 year, 11 months ago
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