Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has pledged his unwavering commitment to his country, declaring he will defend the national badge “until I die.”
Ronaldo’s passionate statement came during his pre-match press conference ahead of Portugal’s crucial Nations League quarter-final second leg against Denmark on Sunday night. Portugal faces a must-win situation after losing the first leg 1-0 in Copenhagen.
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Addressing the media, Ronaldo emphasized his sole focus on Portugal’s victory, regardless of who scores the goals.
“It’s not about me scoring… I only want Portugal to win. If we win and I don’t play, I’ll sign it down,” he stated, as quoted by Fabrizio Romano.
He reinforced his dedication, saying, “I only focus on defending my country’s badge until I die, as always. I’d be happy if we win tomorrow and another teammate scores!”
Ronaldo, who holds the world record for international goals with 135 since his Portugal debut in 2003, is determined to lead his team to victory in the return leg. Sources and related content
