‘This new generation!’ - Diogo Dalot pokes fun at Cristiano Ronaldo with Portugal captain glued to his phone

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is still going strong at 38 years of age, with there no sign of him slowing down any time soon. There have been reports of Ronaldo wanting to play on until at least the 2026 World Cup finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Ronaldo may now be a little longer in the tooth than many of his international colleagues, and those back at club side Al-Nassr, but he remains a source of inspiration to millions around the world. His standing in the global game does not, however, make him immune to the odd joke.

Manchester United defender Dalot, who is close friends with Ronaldo and spent time playing alongside him at Old Trafford prior to the legendary forward’s release in November 2022, has said on social media of seeing Ronaldo unable to put his phone down – an issue that many younger than him suffer with: “This new generation always on the phone.”

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Portugal will be in Euro 2024 qualifying action against Slovakia on Friday, before then facing Bosnia and Herzegovina next Monday. Those games will present Ronaldo with an opportunity to add to his record-breaking collection of 201 caps and 123 goals for his country.