the ace Cristiano Ronaldo predicts “difficult battles” for Portugal’s national team in the European Qualifiers for the 2022 Qatar World Cup. But he is confident that the team will overcome obstacles and participate in the World Cup, the player told the press.
“It would be very sad if we didn’t reach our goal, which would be the World Cup. But I still strongly believe that we will be in the Cup. In football and in life, we go through difficult times, but what prevails is the ability to get up”, said the Portuguese captain in an interview with ESPN Brazil broadcast on Thursday night
“We know that we have difficult battles, first against Turkey; and if we win, Italy too… I believe. We will see. In March, we will be prepared, it will be a battle. It will be good for football fans,” he added.
Portugal faces the Turks on March 24 in the semifinal of Group C of the European playoffs. If they win, they will be able to face Italy in the final of that area, which will face North Macedonia on the same day.
Because of this pairing, one of the last two European champions – the ‘Nazionale’ in 2021 and the Portuguese national team in 2016 – will not go to the World Cup in Qatar, which will be played from 21 November to 18 December.
“That’s life. There is no perfect scenario. We have to face things as they are. There is time, we have to enjoy it until then, and in March, be prepared,” said the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.
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