Martin Ødegaard praises Cristiano Ronaldo as role model

Martin Ødegaard has praised Cristiano Ronaldo as a role model following Norway's 2-1 defeat against Portugal in a UEFA Nations League Group D match. Although Ronaldo remained on the bench and did not play, the encounter provided a moment of reflection for the Arsenal midfielder.

Ødegaard, who was teammates with Ronaldo at Real Madrid between 2015 and 2017, described the experience of working with the Portuguese star as a dream for any young player. He highlighted Ronaldo's professionalism and preparation for major matches, noting that the veteran player was kind and provided significant guidance during their time together in Madrid.