Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo gives an interview ahead of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, European zone play-off final. Lert Saisi, the Portuguese national team will open home North Macedonian national team tonight at 1:45 a.m. Thailand time.
Although the final contestants for the 2022 World Cup will be North Macedonia, ranked 67 in the world in the FIFA rankings, while Portugal is ranked 8th in the world, but Cristiano Ronaldo insists not to be underestimated. certain Because just a sample to see from Italy, the Euro 2020 champions, are absent from the World Cup for a second time in a row after losing 1-0 at home to the Unseen on March 24.
The striker from Manchester United urged the Portuguese national team and compatriot fans before this game that “I would like to ask the fans that I want the Estadio do Dragao to be hell for the visiting team. when I went to bed last night I think I want the stadium to turn off all other songs. and play our Portuguese national anthem instead. and let the fans join together to sing in the choir To show love, strength and unity of the nation The goal is to go to the 2022 World Cup final.”
“For us, this game is a matter of life and death. This game is full of duties and responsibilities. for us It’s a game of our lives too, they[North Macedonia]surprised their opponents in many games but I believe they won’t surprise us.”
Cristiano Ronaldo, who led Portugal to Euro 2016 wins, has been speculated that he may decide to retire from professional football in the near future. If he doesn’t go to the 2022 World Cup final, because if his career continues until the 2026 World Cup, he will be 41 years old. “The person who decides my future is myself. If I want to play longer I will continue to play But if there is no desire, then I will not play.”
