Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —
Cristiano Ronaldo regret taking off my shirt while celebrating the goal against the Republic of Ireland so I couldn’t strengthen Portugal national team in the 2022 World Cup Qualifier against Azerbaijan in Baku, 7 September.
Ronaldo has been removed by the Portugal national team from the squad prepared for the friendly against Qatar (September 4) and the 2022 World Cup Qualifier against Azerbaijan in Baku on September 7.
The 36-year-old striker was suspended for one game for accumulated yellow cards. Ronaldo received a yellow card for taking off his shirt while celebrating a goal against the Republic of Ireland in the Algarve, Thursday (2/9) early morning WIB.
Ronaldo admits he regrets having taken off his shirt against Ireland. The 36-year-old striker apologized for not being able to strengthen Portugal against Azerbaijan.
“I forgot. My emotions overflowed in the game. Maybe the coach [Fernando Santos] will scold me, but it doesn’t matter. The important thing is that I can help the team. I’m sorry, but emotions control me more,” Ronaldo said Daily Mirror.
Portugal national team coach Fernando Santos also believes Ronaldo has regretted his actions. Santos said the punishment for Ronaldo in the 2022 World Cup Qualifiers was unavoidable.
“That’s the only part I didn’t like, Ronaldo had to miss. But I understand. A strong emotion, scored a goal, Portugal got the win. But I think he already regrets it,” Santos was quoted as saying. Meis Football.
“But this thing [hukuman akumulasi untuk Ronaldo] it’s bound to happen. If not today, then in the following days,” said Santos.
The positive thing about Ronaldo’s punishment is that the former Juventus and Real Madrid player can join the Manchester United squad more quickly. Ronaldo has more time to prepare before making his debut against Newcastle United, 11 September.
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