Pele, who is currently recovering in Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo commented while responding to Ronaldo’s post on Instagram
By Kehinde Okeowo
Brazil legend, Pele, has applauded Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo after he pledged his continuous allegiance to his country following their World Cup elimination
Pele, who is currently recovering in Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo after he stopped responding to chemotherapy, praised Ronaldo after his Instagram post.
Ronaldo had on Sunday, December 11, said he would never turn his back on his colleagues and country.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner said this in a lengthy post via his Instagram account after Portugal were eliminated from the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar by Morocco on Saturday.
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The 37-year-old was unable to save Portugal as the North African country edged them out by a lone goal in the quarter-final at the weekend, making history in the process.
Ronaldo had said in a lengthy message, “I fought for it [World Cup]. I fought hard for this dream. In the 5 appearances, I scored in World Cups over 16 years, always by the side of great players and supported by millions of Portuguese, I gave my all. Leave it all out on the field. I never turned my face to the fight and I never gave up on that dream.”
“Sadly, yesterday the dream ended. It’s not worth reacting to heat. I just want you all to know that much has been said, much has been written, much has been speculated, but my dedication to Portugal hasn’t changed for a moment. I was always one fighting for the objective of all and I would never turn my back on my colleagues and my country.”
Reacting to Ronaldo, Pele wrote: “Thanks for making us smile my friend.”
