The captain of the Portuguese football team, Cristiano Ronaldo gave a strong response to the critics and said, for 23 years they have been trying to end my career by criticizing me, but this effort has never succeeded.
Ronaldo, 41, admitted in a press conference ahead of the World Cup qualifier against Spain that he is not the player he once was, but that he is still involved in the team.
He said that in the current tournament I have scored 3 goals and I am fully fulfilling my responsibility.
The footballer made it clear that the decision to retire from international football will be made by me, it will not be made at the request of someone else.
He says that constant criticism has made me stronger and I am grateful to him.
“Winning or not winning the World Cup will not change my personality because I have always played to my full potential throughout my career,” Ronaldo said.
He also said about the match against Spain that this match will be very difficult for Portugal to enter the field with courage, hard work and courage.
