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'Get ready, you are next': North Macedonia president sends warning to Ronaldo before World Cup playoff final

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president Stevo Pendarovski ahead of Portugal’s game against them in the 

Pendarovski tweeted after his side’s impressive win over 

: “Now is our time. We're one step closer to Qatar. We are grateful for the happiness you have given us.

“Get ready @Cristiano, you are next!”

North Macedonia produced an amazing upset by knocking out Italy from the playoffs and ensuring they can’t play in the World Cup for the second successive season. 

 in their first qualifier playoff, but need to win against North Macedonia for Ronaldo & co to book a place for themselves in the 

'The first step is taken': Cristiano Ronaldo reacts as Portugal get closer to World Cup 2022

 beat Turkey 3-1 on Thursday to set up a World Cup qualifier with North Macedonia, who shockingly beat Euro 2020 winners Italy. 

 congratulated his teammates but also insisted that the battle is far from over. 

 forward, 37, tweeted: "The first step has been taken towards our great objective, towards the 2022 World Cup. 

"Nothing is won, nothing is achieved. We have to continue to work in a serious and focused way, respecting the opponent but always believing in our abilities. 

This could be Ronaldo's last World Cup and Portugal are not through just yet. 

However, beating North Macedonia will book a spot in the much-awaited tournament that will happen in Qatar in December. 

Ronaldo played the full 90 minutes against Turkey but was unlucky to have a goal ruled offside. He is in contention to play the decisive tie with North Macedonia as well. 

Danny Murphy: Ronaldo should be sold for the future good of Man United

“Something radical needs to change at Manchester United even if it means important players like Cristiano Ronaldo being sold,” ex-

 midfielder Danny Murphy wrote for the Daily Mail.

“You have to be careful dealing with superstars on big contracts, it’s better to find other takers before you fall out with them. But the bigger picture is that United have gone five years without a trophy and need to back a top manager who is there for the long haul, whether it be Thomas Tuchel, Mauricio Pochettino or someone else.

“They rely on Ronaldo’s individual brilliance, which can work in some games, like Tottenham last Saturday, but doesn’t against the best teams in the Premier League and Champions League.

“Manchester City and Liverpool have pushed the bar so high, United need both world-class ability and incredible physical output to compete and the latter isn’t in Ronaldo’s game any more.

“For former glories to return to Old Trafford, United’s players need to press and compete for 60 matches a season in addition to the ability they possess. I can’t see Ronaldo being part of that.

“Selling him will be difficult for United fans. He’s a hero and rightly so but that doesn’t alter the fact it needs to happen for the future good of the team,” he added.

 has reportedly decided to stay at Old Trafford next season, even if 

The Red Devils are still expected to sign a young striker in the summer transfer window as competition for the Portuguese forward and add more goals to the team next season. 

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Provoking Ronaldo like this isn’t wise 😂 

Gabriel Serra

North Macedonia did the impossible against Italy 🇮🇹 but I don’t think they can muster a win against Portugal.
Diogo Jota, Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandez, Cristiano Ronaldo etc would be too much for the opposing team to handle.

But, this is football and anything can happen. Italy must have thought it was going to be a walk in the park. How wrong they were.

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'Get ready, you are next': North Macedonia president sends warning to Ronaldo before World Cup playoff final

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