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'We have to respect the opponent': Cristiano Ronaldo warns Portugal against complacency ahead of do-or-die clash with North Macedonia, after minnows sank Italy in huge World Cup play-off shock

Cristiano Ronaldo has warned his Portugal team-mates to continue 'respecting the opponent', knowing that North Macedonia stand in their way of a spot at the World Cup.

The 37-year-old played all 90 minutes as Portugal beat Turkey 3-1 on Thursday night to book a final play-off game against North Macedonia, who qualified after beating Euro 2020 champions Italy in dramatic fashion.

Now, the Manchester United star has sent a defiant message to his team to remind them that 'nothing is won, nothing is achieved' yet.

Cristiano Ronaldo says Portugal mustn't underestimate North Macedonia in play-off game
Euro 2020 winners Italy were beaten 1-0 by North Macedonia in their play-off semi-final

In an Instagram post, Ronaldo wrote: 'The first step has been taken towards our great objective, towards the 2022 World Cup.