Figo rejects Superliga, gives advice to Mbappe and praises Cristiano Ronaldo

The former player gave an interview in which he talked about the continuation of the Paris Saint-Germain player, the European Super League, the possibility of becoming president of the “Merengue” and Portugal’s chances of winning Euro 2024.

While many sources indicate the possibility of Kylian Mbappe leaving for Real Madrid next summer,… Brand Talk to Luis Figo, the hero of the amazing transfer from Barcelona to… eggs In 2000.

The topic of Mbappé has naturally come up, and the former national team captain just wants the Frenchman to be “happy”. “This is the most important thing in life. I searched for my happiness and was lucky enough to come to Real Madrid and stay for five years.

The Merengues are already considering offering the French international, who is at the end of his contract with Paris Saint-Germain.

Regarding the club meringueIn which Figo has been a partner “for more than 20 years”, the Portuguese was asked if he had ever thought about being its president (at a time when he appears to be a potential candidate for the presidency of the Portuguese Football Federation): “I have never thought about my projects and opportunities in my life.” As if I want to be this or that. Our life's path leads us to make decisions and then we either make them right or we don't. This is what I have always done in my life. I never thought about working to be this or that in three years.

The former Portugal international states once again that this is possible if he has the “support necessary to win”.

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Luis Figo then explained his opinion, which differs from that of the current president of Real Madrid, Florentino Pérez, regarding the European Super League: “I like competitions if there is honesty and sporting merit. I'm a Real Madrid fan and I have nothing against Madrid and the fact that I don't agree with that doesn't mean I'm against them. What I see is that a player like me, who started playing with Sporting, just as the Premier League ended, will never have the opportunity to play in it.

“What about national championships? What about Osasuna or other teams? What about youth teams or women's football? He explained: “For all these reasons, I cannot agree with a competition like the Super League, and I will never agree to it.”

The former Portugal international (127 times) then discussed Portugal's chances of winning Euro 2024, sounding confident.

“We have one of the best teams in the world, I say that honestly, with a lot of talent and experience. We are one of the favorites to win the title, along with France and England (…) I honestly think it will be a very good tournament and I hope Portugal can win it.”

The European Championship group stage matches will be held at 2pm, 5pm or 8pm

During selection, Figo praised Ronaldo – “He is the most competitive player I have ever seen” – and offered advice to Joao Felix – “You have to be more feisty, want more and more. He has a lot of quality, but needs to be more consistent.