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Francisco Seco
Cristiano Ronaldo refused to talk about his international future after Portugal dropped out of the World Cup The 33-year-old told reporters in Russia after Portugal's 2-1 defeat by Uruguay on Saturday (Sunday NZ): "This is not the right time to talk about my future, or the coach or any of the" I'm absolutely certain that this team will continue to be the # 39, one of the best in the world, we have an ambitious team of players, Portugal will continue to win Portugal proud.
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo refused to discuss his plans for retirement after the World Cup came out.
Ronaldo said – in comments published in the Daily Mail ] – that Portugal, champion of Europe, had "played better than Uruguay"
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"But these are the ones who score the most goals that win.We wanted to win, we We are well beaten, but Uruguay should be congratulated.
"Overall, we are leaving head up, I am very proud to represent the national team of Portugal, c & # 39; is a fantastic group with which I work, I am proud of my teammates, the technical team.
This is not a very good result for us tonight, but we fought well, I enjoyed the competition, it 's a very well – organized tournament and I' d like it. organization was very positive. "
Meanwhile, Lionel Messi – the rival of Ronaldo's Best Player in the World – refused to speak to the media after Argentina was eliminated from the World Cup.
Messi, 30, captain of Argentina to a 4-3 defeat in France.
But his teamamate, Javier Mascherano, confirmed his retirement after a record 147 matches for Argentina.
It's time to say goodbye, I hope that all the guys who follow in my footsteps can achieve what they aim for.There are more illusions for me, "said Mascherano at the sports channel TyC from Argentina.
Mascherano, age 34, debuted in 2003.
– Stuff