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‘If I feel like playing more, I will. I’m the boss!’: Cristiano Ronaldo shuts down any talk of retirement as the Man United star prepares to lead Portugal’s bid to reach the Qatar World Cup in their play-off with North Macedonia
- Cristiano Ronaldo has shut down talk of retirement ahead of Portugal’s play-off
- Ronaldo and Co take on North Macedonia in a bid to reach the Qatar World Cup
- The Man United star has insisted: ‘If I feel like playing more, I will. I’m the boss.’
- He also called for the national anthem to be muted to create a fiery atmosphere
Cristiano Ronaldo prepared for Portugal’s World Cup play-off by dismissing talk of retirement and calling on his nation to unite in one voice to end North Macedonia’s fairytale.
‘Who will decide my future will be me,’ said the 37-year-old as he attempts to emulate a select band of footballers who have played in five World Cup tournaments.
‘If I feel like playing more, I will. I’m the boss, end of story.’
With 185 caps and a world-record 115 goals, Ronaldo embodies the Portugal team.
Cristiano Ronaldo prepared for Portugal’s World Cup play-off by dismissing talk of retirement
After North Macedonia stunned Italy with a 1-0 win in their play-off semi-final last week, the country’s president Stevo Pendarovski tweeted: ‘Get ready Cristiano, you are next.’
Ronaldo responded: ‘Macedonia surprised everyone but they will not surprise us. Portugal will be better and go to the World Cup.’
With a full house expected in Porto on Tuesday night, he called on fans to display their passion as they did before the 3-1 victory over Turkey.
‘I would like to sing our national anthem without music,’ Ronaldo said. ‘If they are like they were on Thursday I’m sure we will win.’
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Source : dailymail
