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The Portuguese talisman said he knew he would mark the Swedes in a stadium he has dominated in the past
Cristiano Ronaldo relished his latest goals at Sweden’s Friends Arena by bringing out a century of international goals, though the Portugal captain insisted there was no point in showing.
Ronaldo was playing for his country for the first time in 2020, after missing out on Croatia’s 4-1 loss last week.
That result had led to suggestions that Portugal might be better off in the absence of its talisman, but it made things clear Tuesday.
Two goals, number 100 and number 101 at the international level, ensured a 2-0 victory, which was added to a hat-trick in the same stadium where Ronaldo single-handedly defeated Sweden in qualifying for the World Cup. 2014 World.
The Juventus forward later said: “I did not follow the comments. It is an opinion.
“I knew I had made a mark at this stadium and I knew that if I played, I would make a mark again. I don’t mind provocations.
100 – Cristiano Ronaldo has scored his 100th goal for Portugal; he is only the second male player to score 100+ for his national team, after Ali Daei for Iran (109). Reference point. pic.twitter.com/ElpBLRrGjQ
– OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) September 8, 2020
“What I’ve done in my career speaks for itself. No, I don’t have to prove anything to anyone, and when I have to prove it, I prove it on the field.”
About his milestone, Ronaldo said: “I am very happy. First, because the team won, which was the goal we had. Then the 100 mark and then the 101 mark, with two goals, makes me very happy.”
“Now the future is only for God. I feel good, I feel good to play with these young players.”
The game against Sweden was played behind closed doors with the coronavirus pandemic still making it impossible for fans to attend games in most regions of Europe.
With the lack of atmosphere in the venue, Ronaldo described the lack of supporters as a crucial missing piece in the soccer game.
“Playing without fans is like going to the circus and not seeing clowns,” said the 35-year-old.
“It’s like going to the garden and not seeing flowers.”
Portugal have now won both of their Nations League matches and rank first of group three in league A with a goal difference advantage over France, which is also two of two.
The Portuguese and the French will meet on October 11 in Paris.
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