UNL: ‘It’s a shame, I’ve never worked with Cristiano Ronaldo’ – Portugal star Costa

Portugal defender Alberto Costs has expressed his disappointment at never getting the opportunity to play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, describing it as a missed ambition in his career.

The FC Porto right-back recently received his first senior call-up to the Portugal national team, but Ronaldo’s retirement from international football means the two players will not share the same dressing room.

Portugal are preparing to face Denmark in a UEFA Nations League fixture scheduled to take place in Braga on Saturday.

Costs arrived at Portugal’s training base, Cidade do Futebol in Oeiras, on Tuesday, just days after Ronaldo announced his retirement from international football.

Speaking at a press conference ahead of the Denmark match, the 23-year-old admitted that he was disappointed he would not get the chance to work with the former Portugal captain.

“It’s a shame I have not had the chance to be with Cristiano,” Costs said.

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He added that working alongside the Al-Nassr forward had been one of his career goals, making Ronaldo’s departure from international football particularly disappointing for him.