Soccer-Ronaldo urges fans to make life difficult for giant-killers North Macedonia in playoff tie
By Fernando Kallas
Qatar Sport News
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Cristiano Ronaldo has urged local fans to make their presence felt at Porto's Dragao stadium on Tuesday when Portugal host giant-killers North Macedonia in a play-off tie that will secure the winners a place in this year's World Cup finals in Qatar. North Macedonia created a huge shock last week when they eliminated Italy, the winners of four World Cup titles, from the running to secure a place in the 32-team tournament.
Ronaldo urges fans to make life difficult for giant-killers North Macedonia in playoff tie
PORTO : Cristiano Ronaldo has urged local fans to make their presence felt at Porto's Dragao stadium on Tuesday when Portugal host giant-killers North Macedonia in a playoff tie that will secure the winners a place in this year's World Cup finals in Qatar.