Cristiano Ronaldo: 'It Was a Tough, Dark Week'

Short overview
Cristiano Ronaldo described a recent week as tough and dark, saying it felt like he had retired from football. He credited hard work and faith for his recovery.
Cristiano Ronaldo has spoken about a difficult period, describing it as a “tough week, a dark one” that began as if he had retired from football.
“I know that whoever works hard, God helps him,” Ronaldo said. “It was a tough week, a dark one, it started as if I had retired from football. But I held on as I always hold on because I believe in work more than football. It was tough, I have to admit, but we came back.”
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