🚨 Rivaldo on IG:
“Today is the day to congratulate this football phenomenon, Cristiano Ronaldo.
In the first game, even though he didn’t score, he showed exactly what has made him one of the greatest athletes in history: dedication, commitment, competitiveness, and a tireless will to win. He ran, fought for every ball, helped the team, and never stopped believing.
Today, once again, he delivered on the pitch. He scored two goals in Portugal’s big win and showed that age is just a number when you have discipline, professionalism, and an extraordinary mindset.
Throughout his entire career, Cristiano has built a legacy that serves as an inspiration to athletes of all generations. His talent is immense, but what’s most impressive is his ability to reinvent himself, push his limits, and continue competing at the highest level year after year.
Congratulations on today’s great performance, and congratulations to
Portugal on the excellent victory.
I take my hat off to this player.”
🚨 Fabio Cannavaro, Uzbekistan manager:
“As a defender, you need to always be close to Cristiano Ronaldo, because if you give him an INCH inside the box, you are DEAD.”
🚨🇵🇹 Cristiano Ronaldo: “They said I should retire… but I am here”.
“The noise from outside is always like this, but we can’t control it. We keep going and we are united”.
🚨🇵🇹 Cristiano: “I know that whoever works hard, God helps him. It was a tough week, a dark one, it started as if I had retired from football”.
But I held on as I always hold on because I believe in work more than football. It was tough, I have to admit, but we came back”.
"It's a team sport. If you don't provide what you need to provide to Ronaldo like you have to do for Messi ... He won't have many opportunities."
World Cup winner Frank Leboeuf reacts to Portugal's draw against DR Congo on @ESPNFC
Can Portugal bounce back in their next match? 👇