Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a warning ahead of a crucial international break for the Portuguese national team.
Portugal will lock horns with Turkey in Porto on Thursday evening before potentially facing Italy in a decider the following Tuesday should they beat North Macedonia.
Portugal were the runner up in Group A, leading to them been forced to fight for a place in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar through a playoff. They finished three points behind Serbia and eight clear of third-placed Ireland.
“Total focus on the 2022 World Cup,” he said. “Proud, as always, to represent Portugal. We know that the path will not be easy, we have the utmost respect for the adversaries we’re going to face and that they have the same goals as us. But, together, we’ll fight to put Portugal in our rightful place. Let’s do this!”
