An opinion piece published in Funchal Notícias questions the popular notion that Cristiano Ronaldo was solely responsible for making Portugal known worldwide.
The text contrasts CR7's influence with the achievements of historical figures like D. Afonso Henriques, D. Dinis, Nuno Álvares Pereira, and Portuguese navigators, who founded the kingdom, developed infrastructure, and expanded the empire without modern resources.
Cultural and scientific contributions, such as the work of Camões and the feats of explorers and scientists, are also mentioned, suggesting that Portugal's renown is the result of a collective and multifaceted legacy that predates and transcends a single individual.
