Pjanic expresses regret over Ronaldo's situation with Portugal

Miralem Pjanic, the retired Bosnia international and former Juventus teammate of Cristiano Ronaldo, has expressed regret over Ronaldo’s recent situation with the Portugal national team.

In remarks reported by Portuguese newspaper A Bola, Pjanic said the ongoing issues between Ronaldo and the Portuguese coaching staff are disappointing for all football fans, emphasizing that neither coach Jorge Jesus nor Ronaldo alone should be blamed.

Pjanic noted that Ronaldo has a highly competitive spirit and does not consider age a factor, instead basing his participation on his sense of readiness. He added that Ronaldo always sees himself as prepared to play at any time.

The former Barcelona player added that the coach may see things differently, calling for respect for the coaching staff’s decisions and cautioning against blaming only one side.

Call for a fitting end for Ronaldo

Pjanic expressed hope that Cristiano Ronaldo will have an ending worthy of his stature in football history, stressing the importance of finding a solution that satisfies all parties and honors the legacy of the iconic number 7.