"Ronaldo's Career Will Be In Jeopardy If He Plays Against USA", Doctors Warn Portugal

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Cristiano Ronaldo was warned by his doctor that he risks threatening his career by playing on for Portugal at the World Cup.

The Real Madrid superstar is struggling with a knee injury but is under pressure to lead his team into Sunday’s crucial clash with the USA after the 4-0 opening defeat to Germany.

According to Spanish online newspaper El Confidencial, Portuguese surgeon Jose Carlos Noronha told the 29-year-old:

 ‘Let your knee rest, or your future is in danger’, to which Ronaldo reportedly replied: 'I’m the one that says whether I’m playing or not.'

Ronaldo was pictured limping out of training with his knee heavily strapped.

There had been serious doubts over the Real Madrid superstar's fitness ahead of the tournament, after a thigh problem and tendonitis in his knee forced him to miss training and two warm-up matches.