Cristiano Ronaldo discussed the significance of a recent goal scored during Portugal’s 2-1 quarter-final victory over Croatia. The goal marked his 146th international goal in 232 appearances, establishing a world record in that category. Speaking about the match, Ronaldo described the goal as important.
He acknowledged that Croatia was a strong opponent, noting that Portugal dominated the first half but appeared less dominant in the second. He commented on the match’s intensity, mentioning that when his goal was initially disallowed for offside, the team’s effort to regain momentum was significant. Consequently, he stated, “I think we deserve the victory.”
Ronaldo also singled out Luka Modrić for praise.
He emphasized the long-standing discussion surrounding Modrić’s ability, stating that the team has repeatedly spoken about winning games with him. He reiterated his belief in Modrić’s contribution to the team’s success. The performance of the squad, highlighted by his own goal, secured the win for Portugal.
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