Felix's 'don't pass to Ronaldo' quote is repeated

Ronaldo's handling was quite team-oriented.

In December 2022, just before the World Cup quarter-final against Morocco, Felix said he "had no obligation to pass the ball to Ronaldo". At that time, the Portuguese media focused on CR7 amid the context of the 37-year-old superstar threatening to leave the national team because he was not allowed to start the match against Switzerland.

Felix affirmed: "He has his own qualities, the others also have their strengths. The team always maintains its identity. I don't feel pressure or obligation to pass the ball to Cristiano. We always find the best solution. When Cristiano plays, he brings a difference, but it doesn't mean the team is better or worse."

That statement was once criticized as "selfish", creating the feeling that Felix wanted to escape the shadow of his senior. However, on August 19, 2025, fans witnessed an interesting moment.

In the 60th minute of the Saudi Arabian Super Cup semi-final between Al Nassr and Al Ittihad, Ronaldo faced goalkeeper Hamed Al-Shanqiti. In a situation where everyone thought CR7 would shoot, he unexpectedly passed the ball to Felix, who easily scored for Al Nassr.

Felix sealed a 2-1 victory, sending Al Nassr into the final. The image of Ronaldo assisting Felix's goal quickly went viral, contrasting it with the former Chelsea player's old quote.

Three years after his controversial statement, Felix's career put him on the same side as Ronaldo at club level. And this time, Ronaldo created a moment of teamwork and demonstrated his leadership qualities.

Source: https://znews.vn/cau-noi-khong-chuyen-cho-ronaldo-cua-felix-bi-nhac-lai-post1578377.html