Portugal ‘Dream’ edging closer for Ronaldo



Cristiano Ronaldo moved closer to his “dream” of finally landing Portugal a major international title after squeezing past Poland 5-3 on penalties in Marseille.


Ronaldo endured a frustrating night in front of goal in his quest to match Michel Platini’s record of nine Euros finals goals. Portugal drew 1-1 with Poland at the end of 120 minutes of play.

However, Ronaldo netted from the spot in the shootout to edge towards a crowning glory for what he described as an already “privileged” career having won three Champions Leagues and three World Player of the Year awards.

“The dream is getting closer and anything can happen now. I’m not missing anything (in honours) and even if my career finished today I would still feel privileged,” said the Real Madrid star.

“But I’ve always said, and I don’t hide it, that I would love to win a title with the national team. We’re on the right road.”
Next up for Ronaldo’s Portugal is a semi-final meeting with either his Madrid teammate Gareth Bale and Wales or a richly-talented Belgium side.
Ronaldo criticised Iceland’s “small mentality” for their defensive tactics in Portugal’s opening 1-1 draw, and he compared Wales’ run to the quarters to the Atlantic islanders incredible debut tournament after shocking England to reach the last eight.

“We’ll see who we get now. They are two very good teams,” he added.
“Wales, like Iceland, have caused a surprise since the start. As for Belgium, they’ve been showing their progress for several years already.”

Source: The Guardian

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Who is an Apetebi? : Her dos and don'ts

Image
In Ifa, there are specific roles that had been prescribed for an apetebi to ensure the development of home, the community, and the nation as a whole in line with the dictates of Olodumare. According to Ifa, an apetebi is the wife of Ifa, and not necessarily, the wife of a Babalawo or an ifa practitioner. A woman may be advised to have the symbol of Ifa on her person in order to solve a specific problem in life or to accelerate to the realization of certain goals for her while the husband may not be an Ifa practitioner at all.
Read more

Teaching on Ẹ̀rìndínlógún (16 Cowrie Shells of the Orisa Tradition ) - Baba Odùdúwà

Image
Ẹ̀rìndínlógún in the old way of using it: Baba Odùdúwà: In ancient times, the "Cowrie Shell" was used whole. They didn’t took the belly out (the womb) as it done now in many places, when the full Cowrie was used (without opening the "belly"), the reading of the Oracle was something different, if the Cowrie Shell falls with the belly up, this means that it does not speak. 
Read more