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Craig Bellamy comments on Ronaldo before Wales faces Portugal

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Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Craig Bellamy comments on Ronaldo before Wales faces Portugal
Summary

Wales manager Craig Bellamy discussed Cristiano Ronaldo's immense stature ahead of their Nations League match against Portugal on September 24. Bellamy, recalling a past experience at Lisbon airport where Ronaldo was escorted by police, called him "beyond a superstar." As Bellamy prepares his squad for the challenge, Ronaldo's legacy continues to grow with his ongoing success at the international level. The match will mark an important moment for Wales as they begin their Nations League A campaign against a strong opponent.

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  • •Bellamy's Wales plays Portugal in Nations League on September 24
  • •Bellamy experienced Ronaldo's celebrity at a Lisbon airport
  • •Ronaldo has 233 caps for Portugal
  • •Bellamy acknowledges Ronaldo's continued high-level performance
  • •Match to kick off at Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon
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Craig Bellamy says Cristiano Ronaldo is "beyond a superstar" before his Wales side face the Portugal legend in the opening match of their Nations League A campaign.

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Craig Bellamy says Cristiano Ronaldo is "beyond a superstar" before his Wales side face the Portugal legend in the opening match of their Nations League A campaign.

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