Portuguese Economy Minister: Ronaldo's value is greater than football.. and many know our country because of him

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The Portuguese Minister of Economy, Manuel Castro Almeida, said that the importance of Cristiano Ronaldo to Portugal far exceeds the boundaries of football, confirming that "many do not know Portugal except because of Cristiano Ronaldo". This comes at a time when the echoes of his sudden departure from the national team's camp are still dominating the headlines.