Michael Steele 2024-07-07 Michael Steele - Last update images today Michael Steele Pegula Dumped Out Of Wimbledon In Loss To Wang 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." 740full Michael Steele Michael Steele ?quality=82&strip=all&w=500 6669cc0d70ac3c01054e5c837901c103 Michael Steele Michael Okeefe ?media Id=3157825074283802 Michael Steele Biography Michael Steele Net Worth 1024x683 Maxresdefault Michael Steele 4 768x432 180227 Heye Michael Steele Hero Xd7qou Sage Steele Family Son Michael Steele 3 Thumbnail MICHAEL STEELE MichaelSteeleexplainswhyTrumpcouldwin2024 ?1687886346 6740142175 79cc0e8268 B Steele2 Michael Steele 0401211 64747a932300001c00876336 ?cache=VAWTwjoDlL&ops=368 207 Michael Steele Michael Steele Michael Steele ?w=640&h=640&fit=cover&auto=format,compress 6bdcf2dbc8af70e127c769218fba97159f8e07f97fd0f84d1823374c966479c40140452799c2e20e1e40cc10e21d45ab93a12f1231f529b60c654b1b86801891 Michael Steele 1 1 Michael Steele 300x300 Michaelsteele ?w=1280 ?url=http S3 Origin Images.politico.com News 101117 Steele Custer Ap 605 Maxresdefault 53c6c3 9554f12e3af4424fae9182d6c434df42~mv2 Cnn Michael Steele 120 Qj2ie8 Michael Steele Net Worth In 2023 How Rich Is He.webp.webp Michael Steele2 Michael Steele Net Worth MSNBCW 20231231 130000 Michael Steele Reports 000058 Steele 040fc959670a2f541796dcb9809c3d07a59e5770 S1100 C50 Maxresdefault ?sqp= OaymwEmCIAKENAF8quKqQMa8AEB AH CYAC0AWKAgwIABABGBMgWCh MA8=&rs=AOn4CLCc743h5on 8kTF31JcM3h0gxp5DQ