‘I would prefer that he didn’t play’ - Spain hoping to avoid Cristiano Ronaldo but accept that GOAT test awaits when facing Portugal in World Cup last-16
Goal | 06.07.2026 20:07
"I admire Cristiano and people like him, with character and ambition. An example for everyone," De la Fuente told reporters. "With the talent and class he has, he can decide a game at any moment. I would prefer that he didn't play, but I believe he will play and we will enjoy one of the best players in history and we will try to be superior to him and to them."
