North Macedonia celebrates surprising victory against Italy. And from the top there is a warning in the direction of the opponent in the final.
After the surprising victory in the semi-finals of the World Cup play-offs against European champions Italy, North Macedonia is so full of self-confidence that President Stevo Pendarovski has made a declaration of war on final opponents Portugal and its superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. “Get ready, you’re next!” the politician wrote via Twitter towards the Manchester United striker.
North Macedonia beat Italy 1-0 with a late goal on Thursday and sent the Squadra Azzurra to the Valley of Tears. The Portuguese beat Turkey 3-1 in the parallel game. The duel for the ticket to Qatar increases on March 29th.
The Prime Minister is also enthusiastic about North Macedonia
Dimitar Kovacevski, Prime Minister of the country, was also enthusiastic about the sensation. “Well done boys, well done! You are real heroes, tonight you showed what fighting means, desire, perseverance!” He wrote Facebook.
“An incredible victory, thanks to a lot of work and effort, but above all to the love for the national jersey. Congratulations to coach Milevski and the entire team, we will never forget this evening,” added Kovacevski.
Source: Stern
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