More than two decades after his first selection with the A of Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo is still called and faithful to the position. But with age, the play of the Quarantaire has necessarily evolved and its role within the Lusitanian team too. In recent years, some voices have come up regularly to ask that the Seleçao has been going on. And yet, “CR7” continues to be called and to mark. But after the defeat conceded Thursday against Denmark in the quarter-final first leg of the League of Nations (1-0), the controversy resumed more beautiful. Cristiano Ronaldo spoke.
And the Al-Nassr player made a shattering decision. For the good of the selection, he said he was ready to see his status being modified, this on Sunday evening match against the Danes (8:45 pm). “If I had to play so that we win the match against Denmark, I sign immediately. »» A clear message issued by the Portuguese during the pre-match conference this Saturday. “I will defend the colors of Portugal to my death,” he added. I am only focused on the objective of defending my country's jersey until death, as always. If we win tomorrow (Sunday) and another teammate marks, I will be very happy. »»
CR7 denounces a lack of respect
However, the fivefold Ballon d'Or did not want to hide criticism that tends to annoy it. “Critics target everyone, whether players, staff or leaders. We are all involved and no one is spared. (…) But I must say that I did not appreciate the negative atmosphere that surrounds the national team and certain questions posed which are disrespectful. »» Recognizing that he has
“Badly played and the team too” During the quarter -first leg, Cristiano Ronaldo challenged the journalists who questioned him: “In your career as a journalists, you also had to ask questions that were not relevant. It's part of life. We are not machines. »»
As always in these cases, the former Manchester United and Real Madrid will want to respond to his detractors on the ground. Portugal has no choice this Sunday: it will be necessary to do better than Denmark if it wants to validate its ticket for the semi-finals of the League of Nations.
