Ronaldo 'not the same player' he was five years ago
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The 36-year-old Portugal skipper will lead his country once again as they launch their Euro 2020 campaign in Hungary on Tuesday attempting to defend the title they claimed in France five years ago.
“On a personal level, I’m not the same player I was 18 years ago, 10 years ago, five years ago. We keep adjusting. The most intelligent thing about a football player is the ability to adjust.
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