When Bellamy watched on as Ronaldo caused lockdown
Craig Bellamy says Cristiano Ronaldo is "beyond a superstar" before his Wales side face the Portugal legend in the opening match of their Nations League A campaign.
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"He is walking on his own with police everywhere and Lisbon airport locked off. Even the police were taking pictures. No-one could bother him."
— Craig Bellamy , Athlete
"It was like, 'wow'. I'm so glad I saw that moment because he is beyond a superstar."
— Craig Bellamy , Athlete
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Craig Bellamy says Cristiano Ronaldo is "beyond a superstar" before his Wales side face the Portugal legend in the opening match of their Nations League A campaign.
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