Did Cristiano Ronaldo Go from Golden Boy to Captain Scapegoat with Reason?

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Published: October 14, 2011

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Since the beginning of the Euro 2012 Qualifications, Portuguese fans and players have had to endure a significant amount of pain and suffering. The Portuguese were placed in a group that included Cyprus, Denmark, Norway and Iceland. With Denmark looking to be there biggest challenge, every match day turned out to be an adventure for the Lusitanos. With rumors surfacing of internal problems between coaches and directors, things looked to be a bit shaky for a team that had just been eliminated by Spain from the World Cup in South Africa.

The Portuguese fans that had such high hopes for the so-called golden generation saw that generation slowly slip away without any silverware. They now faced a new group of men who although on paper look to be one of the strongest teams in the world but, unfortunately, are unable to show that on the pitch.

After being appointed captain in July of 2008 by then coach Carlos Queiroz, Cristiano Ronaldo now not only had to live up to his high expectations, but he also had to set an example on and off the field. His off the field "Hollywood" lifestyle was one of the reasons many questions were raised when he was appointed captain.

His constant run-ins with match officials and opposing players at times can get the 26-year-old’s blood boiling. From his breath taking free kicks to his temper tantrums on the field, Ronaldo has it all. Although he is arguably one of the best to ever play the game, does that really mean he’s good enough to lead his country? Or any team for that matter?

Many long arguments later I’ve come to the realization that you can’t and most likely won’t be able to convince a true Ronaldo fan that he is not the right man for the job. As a Portuguese citizen and a soccer fan in general, my expectations of a captain are either unrealistic or clearly are not what Ronaldo can bring to the table.

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Article Source: Bleacher Report - International Football

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