Cristiano Ronaldo has declared himself fit for Portugal’s Group G opener against Germany – and told sceptics who believe he needs a good World Cup to look at his CV.
The Real Madrid forward has been struggling with a knee problem in the build up to Monday night’s heavyweight clash in Salvador, but said on Sunday: ‘Obviously I would like to be at 110 per cent — I am 100 per cent and that is enough to help the national team.
‘I have been practising for many days and I am feeling well. There has not been a single moment when I have not played without pain in my career, that’s the burden.’
The issue of Ronaldo’s fitness has come to the forefront with the forward photographed with an ice pack on his knee this week, raising fears that he might again fail to produce his best form on the game’s biggest stage.
The subject of his legacy was again raised on Sunday, with Ronaldo adamant that he has nothing to prove.
He said: ‘I don’t think I have to show anyone anything. Look at my statistics and CV – I have no words for that question. I have nothing to prove. My career has been great so far and I just want to continue.’
Ronaldo added: ‘I believe one player is not a team. I am here to help the team. I am an additional player and I can make a difference, but I can’t carry the team on my back, Daily Mail informs.
