Uzbekistan prepares for first match against Portugal in Group K

For the first time in FIFA history, the World Cup hosted by three countries — the USA, Canada, and Mexico — is entering an increasingly intense and uncompromising phase. Zamin.uz reports.

In the early days of the tournament, the first unlucky teams to leave the mundial and the national teams that secured their tickets to the next stage have already been identified. However, at this moment, the attention of the entire world's football community and experts is focused on the central match of the second round in Group "K".

Mysterious Uzbekistan and the wounded favorite Portugal In the upcoming match, the tournament debutant — the Uzbekistan national team, whose capabilities and tactical moves remain "secret" to the football community — will take the field against Portugal, considered the group's and the tournament's main favorite in its full strength. The Portuguese were unable to show the game they expected in the first round and struggled to demonstrate their full potential.

Therefore, this match will decide a great deal for both sides. One of the biggest reasons for the growing interest in this encounter is, undoubtedly, Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ronaldo's last chance and the wave of criticism Like Lionel Messi, the Portuguese legend, participating in the World Cup for the sixth time in his career, is missing only one trophy in his rich collection — the World Cup. This mundial, taking place on the green fields of North America, is the last chance for 41-year-old Cristiano.

For this reason, no one believes he will wait another four years to go to the next World Cup. After the failure in the first round, Ronaldo came under sharp criticism: Many fans are demanding that head coach Roberto Martinez leave the honorary striker on the bench in the match against Uzbekistan.

Critics emphasize that it is time to give the opportunity to enthusiastic and fast youth in his place. However, Cristiano Ronaldo is not one of those who give up easily.

Using his absolute influence and authority in the national team, he has decided to give his full effort in every match. Instagram statement and the 230th record game The match against the Uzbekistan national team will go down in history as Cristiano Ronaldo's 230th anniversary match in the Portuguese jersey.

At such a responsible moment, the legendary footballer addressed the fans with a firm statement via his social networks. Ronaldo posted several intense photos from the training process on his Instagram page and wrote briefly and concisely under the picture: "All our focus is on the task at hand!" While various debates continue among experts and fans, Cristiano and his team are preparing for the match against Uzbekistan with high enthusiasm.

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