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Portugal captain and striker Cristiano Ronaldo has no intention of retiring from football anytime soon as he hopes to participate in Euro 2024.
After scoring twice in Portugal’s 3-2 victory over Slovakia in the European Cup qualifiers, Ronaldo scored again against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Although Ronaldo’s career is coming to an end, he still plays for the national team and scores important goals. With his and his team’s heroics in qualifying, Portugal secured their place in the Euro 2024 finals.
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“I hope I can play at Euro 2024 because there is still a lot of time. “I hope I won’t have any problems or injuries and I hope to be able to compete,” Ronaldo was quoted as saying by Goal.com.
“I left Portugal very early, but it will always be my home. They supported me in every stadium in Portugal. The Portuguese must also be congratulated for the reception they gave us, this qualification is also theirs.” Ronaldo added.
Now, in a game that means little to them, Portugal travel to Bosnia for Euro 2024 qualifiers.When asked if he was still willing to travel, Ronaldo replied:
“Of course, I will go to Bosnia, but I don’t know what the coach will decide. I am always available to help the national team and I love doing that and doing whatever the coach wants. All 24 players are ready provide help.”
After the first half, Portugal led by two goals, but Slovakia’s goal in the 69th minute reduced the gap in half.
In the 70th minute of the game, Ronaldo expanded the score with Bruno Fernandez’s wonderful assist. In the 80th minute, Stanislav Lobokta scored the second goal for Slovakia. However, the Portuguese team remained calm throughout and won 3-2.
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