Ronaldo and Pepe: The secret to the longevity of Portugal鈥檚 stars
The combined age of Portugal players Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe at Euro 2024 is 80 years of age, so what is the secret behind their longevity at the top?
Jose Fonte played with the pair when Portugal won the European Championship in 2016 and tells Sportsworld鈥檚 Lee James what it is that has meant they are still able to play at an international level.
Former Netherlands defender Mario Melchiot and former Bosnia and Herzegovina goalkeeper Asmir Begovic also join the discussion and discuss why Ronaldo is still an important player for his national side.
Image: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal and Pepe of Portugal after goal (cancelled by VAR) during the Group F - UEFA EURO 2024 match between Portugal and Czechia at Red Bull Arena on June 18, 2024 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Peter Lous/BSR Agency/Getty Images)
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