Bernardo Silva Regrets Absence From Cristiano Ronaldo’s European Championship-Winning Portugal Side

Portuguese superstar Bernardo Silva has made a name for himself over the years. The Manchester City star has been on a roll for both his club and country and is likely to play a crucial role for his country during the upcoming EUROS. However, it seems like, despite the recent success, Bernardo’s mind is stuck on one of his greatest regrets. In an interview, Silva talked about his regrets about missing out on making it into Cristiano Ronaldo‘s EURO-winning side in 2016.

With the EURO 2024 just over the horizon, Silva will look to fill the wounds from 2016. Portugal are popular favorites for the title, with the team emerging unbeaten during the qualifiers. However, Portugal might not have it as straightforward as it sounds, with the likes of France and England also amongst the top contenders to win the tournament. Can Silva lead Portugal to another Euro title?

Bernardo Silva comments on his absence from Cristiano Ronaldo’s EURO-winning side

The Manchester City star had a rough injury in 2016 that saw him miss out on making it into Portugal’s squad for the Euros. During an exclusive interview with media outlet A Bola, Bernardo was asked about his thoughts on failing to make the cup-winning side. 

Silva replied, “Yes, I’ve never won a trophy like a European or a World Cup. It’s a big goal I have in my career: to win a European Championship or a World Cup with our national team.”

However, when asked to comment on his feelings, the player clarified, “Ah, my feeling. My feeling is the same, because I know that, at the end of the day, what counts in football is winning. I always play to win, but obviously, I don’t feel complete at national team level.”

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Portugal will hope to give Cristiano the perfect send-off with the Euros, potentially his last major tournament with the national team. The side has been in substantial form this season, with their skipper leading the charge from the front. Therefore, all the eyeballs remain fixated on the event.

EURO 2024 promises to be an electric event

The upcoming edition of the European competition could be potentially one of the best editions of the tournament. Teams like France, England, and Portugal have been in red-hot form before the contest and would want nothing less than their hands on the title.

The EURO Qualifiers saw some individuals step up to the challenge, with Cristiano Ronaldo leading Portugal to an unbeaten run throughout the Qualifiers. The Portuguese skipper emerged as the second top scorer in the Qualifiers with ten goals to his name, while Romelu Lukaku bagged the top spot with 14 goals to his name.

With players looking to get their hands on the coveted title, the upcoming edition of the tournament could see some high-octane encounters. Who do you think will lift the title in 2024? Let us know in the comments below.

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