Portugal expects from Christiano Ronaldo and its all hopes lies on him even when he has failed to score in qualifying campaign. But , it is also true that this player is one of the worlds most brilliant players. In the absence of Nani, other in form winger of Portugal, the pressure increases and though Ronaldo said that he does not play alone, Portuguese will be still hoping from him.
Up to this point young boy Javier Hernandez has scored 3 Premier League goals, Nani also scored three goals, Dimitar Berbatov found the net six times while Wayne Rooney bagged just one goal for the Red Devils.
Portugal international Nani ensured the race for the Premier League title will go on. Manchester will now head into next Sunday's showdown with Stoke at Old Trafford knowing that effectively only a win can give them a 19th league title, and even that will not be enough if the Blues beat Wigan at home.
it means nothing - Portugal will still be successful at the World Cup
it means - Ronaldo isn't that good
Portugal's World Cup preparations got off to a miserable start as they were remarkably held to a goalless draw at home to African minnows Cape Verde. Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz selected a full-strength starting line-up with the likes of Ricardo Carvalho, Miguel Veloso, Nani, Deco, Liedson and Cristiano Ronaldo all named.
The World Cup was rocked by a fresh injury setback on Tuesday when Portugal winger Nani was ruled out of the tournament, joining a list of star withdrawals.
