THE BALL – Vlahovic reveals what Ronaldo told him at the end of Portugal-Serbia (Serbia)
Fiorentina’s Dusan Vlahovic is one of the most coveted strikers in Europe at the moment, but he had unforgettable days at the Luz stadium, when Serbia beat Portugal in the last qualifier for the 2022 World Cup and gained direct access, throwing Portugal into play -Off.
In a statement to the Serbian newspaper telegraph, Vlahovic recounts the words he exchanged with Cristiano Ronaldo at the end of the game, when the national team captain was naturally upset. And the striker confirmed the clarifications of Fernando Santos, who explained at the time that Ronaldo was angry, yes, but for that goal that months ago didn’t count in the game against Serbia.
“My father always said that after every game, whether I win or lose, I must say hello to the opponents and the referee. I always do that. I went to him and was understandably very nervous and angry. He just told me, as you know, that the goal that didn’t score in Belgrade should have been counted, which could have changed everything. I wished him luck in the play-offs and told him they would pass, because they have one of the best players in the world”, he said.
About the victory, he said he didn’t even know where to turn in the end. “That night was incredible, being able to go to a great competition, beating Portugal at home in a game that led to qualification. It was a great achievement, but we are only at the beginning. We spend little time playing together, with time everything will fall into place. We have a group of quality and very united », he explained, saying that the coach Dragan Stojkovic told a joke in the dressing room before the game, which left everyone relaxed to approach the match.