Rui Rocha, former president of the Liberal Initiative, used the social network X to react to the Christmas message from Luís Montenegro, Prime Minister. In a message addressed to the Portuguese, the head of the Government asked the population to look to the “best Portuguese” around the world as examples. He referred to Cristiano Ronaldo, highlighting the mentality of the captain of the National Team. The deputy of the Assembly of the Republic took advantage of the “football” theme to criticize Montenegro, making reference to a former Sporting player, Ricardo Esgaio, who now represents the Turkish side Karagumruk. «Prime Minister asks us for Ronaldo's performance while what he offers us is Esgaio's performance», wrote Rui Rocha on X's personal account. The Prime Minister asks us for Ronaldo's performance while what he offers us is Esgaio's performance. — Rui Rocha (@ruirochaliberal) December 26, 2025