Portugal's Economy Minister Castro Almeida said Cristiano Ronaldo's contribution to the country's international profile extends beyond football, Bóng đá Plus reported from comments on Now. He argued that many people around the world know Portugal through Ronaldo. The minister nevertheless declined to take sides in the player's dispute with Jorge Jesus, saying he was not an expert on the matter. The remarks assess Ronaldo's influence rather than announce government intervention in national-team management.