‘You cannot write off Cristiano Ronaldo' - Xherdan Shaqiri

Xherdan Shaqiri(left) and Cristiano Ronaldo(right) face off in the World Cup round of 16

Qatar 2022 ‘You cannot write off Cristiano Ronaldo' - Xherdan Shaqiri

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 14:58 - 06.12.2022

Switzerland midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri believes Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo is still a big threat

Ronaldo still a threat

The Swiss are set to take on Portugal in a last-16 showdown at the 2022 World Cup and questions have been asked of whether Ronaldo is still capable of inspiring Portugal to a triumphant finish. Shaqiri admits it will be foolish to write Ronaldo off

Cristiano Ronaldo still has the quality to lead Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo still has the quality to lead Portugal

Shaqiri said: “You cannot write off Cristiano, he is one of the best players in the world together with Messi. This guy can score any second, any minute, he has the experience and everyone knows how important he is for Portugal and for his team.”

Shaqiri, who now plays his club football in MLS for the Chicago Fire, added: 

Xherdan Shaqiri has warned his teammates to be wary of Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of Switzerland's game against Portugal
Xherdan Shaqiri has warned his teammates to be wary of Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of Switzerland's game against Portugal

“We have to know also the other players because it is not only Ronaldo, they have very good players, young players who can make a big difference and we need to give really a very good performance because it's knockout and anything can happen in the 95-100 minutes and we are looking forward to it.”

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