Stefan Ristowski, North Macedonia captain and former Sporting player, has revealed his full confidence in Tuesday’s match at Estádio do Dragão, to reach the 2022 World Cup.

“It is one of the most important challenges in our football history. Perhaps no one would believe we were here today, but this team has something that others don’t and I am very proud of what we are doing. We are ready for this grand finale. Personally, I couldn’t imagine that I would be in This situation one day, but this match will happen and that is why we have a chance to go to the World Cup. If we want to be there, we have to bear all this pressure and these strong opponents. We have already overcome the first obstacles and we are here in Portugal to surprise everyone. And he warned From that “we won’t stop here”.

Ristovsky, who regards Bruno Fernandes as ‘like his brother’, is also happy to be able to play in Portugal again and see some friends. “In a way, I feel Portuguese. I have very good memories of this country with which I have strong relations. I am happy that I played here, I was distinguished by Portugal and I had an excellent relationship with many Portuguese players, like Bruno Fernandes. It is a relationship that will continue but during the match,” he said. We will put friendship aside and defend each one of our homeland.”