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‘It looks like he came to the World Cup as a guest’: former Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas denounces critics of Cristiano Ronaldo… level’
Former Spain and Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas has praised Cristiano Ronaldo, claiming he is a strong contender to win the Golden Boot at the World Cup.
The Portuguese star made headlines last week after his controversial interview with Piers Morgan on TalkTV.
During the sit-down chat, the Manchester United striker slammed the club at various levels, including manager Erik ten Hag, whom he said he did not ‘respect’, while also saying he had been ‘betrayed’ by the club.
Iker Casillas praised Cristiano Ronaldo and said he is a contender to win the World Cup Golden
It follows a season that has seen much debate over his place in the squad, with the striker starting just four Premier League games and scoring just once in the top ten appearances in total.
However, Casillas, who won the World Cup with Spain in 2010 and played with Ronaldo at Real Madrid from 2009 to 2018, tipped his former teammate to steal the show in Qatar. top level.
“It seems that Cristiano has come to the World Cup as a guest and people are not counting on him because of all the problems he has at Manchester United,” Casillas told Marca.
‘But I do [have him as a contender for the Golden Boot]. When people talk about Cris, they forget what he did.’
Ronaldo’s ex-Real Madrid teammate (L) insisted people have forgotten what Ronaldo (R) has done
Ronaldo is Portugal’s captain and all-time top scorer with 117 goals in 191 matches
“Come on, he won’t forget, because he knows what he did.”
The legendary Spanish stopper also supported Ronaldo to find his footing at a big club should he leave United, as speculation continues over his future.
He added: “But I would always want him on my team. Cristiano still has the strings to play at the highest level.’
Casillas had previously also tipped Ronaldo’s great rival Lionel Messi, along with PSG star Neymar, as other possible options for winning the Golden Boot in Qatar.
Ronaldo is the captain of Portugal and has scored 117 times in 191 appearances for his country, making him his country’s all-time top goalscorer.
Fernando Santos’ squad is full of quality and Ronaldo is expected to be an important part of their squad in Qatar.
They will start their Group H tournament against Ghana on November 24, before group matches against Uruguay and South Korea the following week.