Allied Member Advocacy 2024-07-06 Allied Member Advocacy - Last update images today Allied Member Advocacy Murray: I Want To Play Forever; Injuries Too Tough HAMBURG, Germany -- Portugal's Euro 2024 quarterfinal against France is not just about Cristiano Ronaldo versus Kylian Mbappé, according to Bernardo Silva. The match at Volksparkstadion on Friday will see Ronaldo and Mbappé go head-to-head as captains of their respective national teams. It's been billed as a "passing of the baton" from Ronaldo to Mbappé in what could be the 39-year-old's last appearance at the European Championship. Silva has played with both players but insists the game means more than just an individual battle. "It's not about Kylian and Cris, it's about Portugal and France," Silva told a news conference on Thursday. "They are at different stages of their careers. Cristiano is one of the best players that there has ever been and Kylian is still in the beginning or middle of his career. The most important thing is not about them, it's about Portugal and France." Silva was once a teammate of Mbappé at Monaco, but said their friendship will be suspended for a day. "He is a wonderful player," said the Manchester City midfielder. "I can only wish him the best for his career, but not tomorrow. This is an amazing chance to be one step closer to our ultimate goal which is to win the trophy. I don't think there is a favourite. They are two national teams with amazing players. We need to be at a very high level to beat France." Portugal have faced criticism following their round-of-16 tie with Slovenia, when they needed penalties to book their place in the quarterfinals after a 0-0 draw. While his reluctance to substitute Ronaldo has been questioned, Portugal coach Roberto Martínez insists every decision he makes is for the good of the team. "Criticism is part of the job," he said. "I have information, and the staff and I prepare each separate game. Criticism shows how passionate people are about the national team and we accept that. "I see the players every day and make decisions. I'm not focused on myself. My job is to get the players performing as best as they can and that's what I'll do." 2024advocacydayimage Advocacy Team Aug 2023 2023 2024 Advocacy Corps ?itok=AoYfEbuI E News Banners ?sfvrsn=464c920d 0 2024 AA Slider 825x613 550f800121296a73 ?imwidth=720 Advocacy Series Building A Successful Advocacy Campaign Feb 2024 Updated With Headshots (1) ?width=990&height=557&name=Advocacy Series Building A Successful Advocacy Campaign Feb 2024 Updated With Headshots (1) Untitleknowimage1 Resize751x220 ?ver=2021 01 11 140129 740 Allied Member Benefits 2 Screenshot 2021 12 02 091938 DA Logo 1.webp CLAW 8024 768x513 Fdefd001a2f1c26a7406dc326379cd0e5f44ff06.webp?image Crop Resized=960x600 FullBleed ?width=1250&height=504&name=FullBleed Council Day2 ?media Id=1327775971102951&get Thumbnail=1 File Advocateslogo IMG 4096.JPG 1000w Q95 PADE2022 Contentrotator638374688701089395 1693921628353?e=2147483647&v=beta&t=BsYIs23Hxb7 1KKqJP55o5EqVgpmLD8Y9Kv7MwzdNV4 ?media Id=100064749034389 Gradient AI Allied National Group 540x360 Crop JM 07148 ?h=8e40e21e&itok=uBhD SIG CCJ 4181 1024x683 Allied Header Image ?ssl=1 Allies Conference 2024 791x1024 N8lbe8yisszomkkmqdc5 Screenshot 2023 10 30 184335 Aboutbanner Allied Membership Women In Office ?h=e992e966&itok=HgSEgZ1B