Cristiano Ronaldo folded back with reporters for asking 'disrespectful' questions prior to Portugal's Crunch Nations League quarterfinals second stage with Denmark.
Roberto Martinez's she goes to the crucial collision on Sunday evening in Lisbon with 1-0 after a disappointing first stage in Copenhagen on Thursday.
Rasmus Hojlund came from the bank to give the Danes a slender lead in the draw with a nice finish 12 minutes of time – and copied Ronaldo's trademark celebration.
Ronaldo, who scored 135 goals for his country, came under an intense heat of the press for his achievements in what a terrible representation of Portugal was.
The 40 -year -old only achieved 30 touches – the least of an outfield player – and did not get any shot at goal during his 90 minutes on the field.
Prior to the second stage, Portuguese journalists criticized both Ronaldo and the team, while they asked the Manchester United and Real Madrid star if he is still able to complete a full international level.
“I feel that there is a lot of negativity in the national team,” Ronaldo replied. I have looked at a few press conferences in recent days – I didn't like what I saw, I don't like it.
“And to be honest, some questions you asked were just disrespectful. If you want answers from me, look into the eyes when you ask.
'It makes no sense to ask me something and then look at your computer. You have time for that later. If necessary, I will say it ten times. '
Portugal has passed Martinez for a tough year after he was beaten in the quarter -final phase from the Euro 2024.
Ronaldo has not managed any goal during the tournament and since then questions have been asked about his position in the side.
With an exit from the Nations League, the research is only intensified with both the attacker and his boss Martinez, and Ronaldo has admitted that he and his teammates feel the pressure.
“The sky is more tense,” the captain of Portugal added. “I'll not hide it. We are at a more tense moment because we have to win, but that is the beauty of football. Tomorrow I appeal to the fans to be with us.
'To convey their strength to us, because we try to do our best. That is my hope that tomorrow will be a beautiful day for everyone. '
“There is no other option. Everyone who is proud to represent this symbol must have this ambition. I lost games in 90 minutes, but I never lost in the first half. Tomorrow is the second half.
“There are such games, there are bad days. I didn't play at all, the team didn't play at all, but it is part of life. Tomorrow I want to leave the Alvalade Stadium with my head high. When all Portuguese people are on our side. '
It is not the first time that Ronaldo has responded angrily to journalists, he ventilated his frustration in a much more aggressive way eight years ago.
In the middle of the triumphant euro 2016 campaign of Portugal, Ronaldo lost his cool while he was examined by a reporter and grabbed the microphone before he launched it in a more.
Although this time he only responded through the speech medium, his frustration is clear.
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