'You've been trying to kill me for 23 years' - should Ronaldo start?

'You've been trying to kill me for 23 years' - should Ronaldo start?To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedFigure caption, 'Of course he scores' - Ronaldo levels for PortugalByNeil JohnstonBBC Sport journalist in MiamiPublished2 minutes agoComments"I am not the player I used to be."Cristiano Ronaldo approached the big debate head on as he spoke to the media before Portugal's World Cup last-16 tie against Spain on Monday (20:00 BST).The 41-year-old, who again confirmed this would be his last World Cup, has divided opinion with his performances at the tournament, with three goals to his name but some ineffectual performances.But, when asked on Sunday about his future and recent criticisms, he replied: "I'm not doing too bad."You have been trying to kill me for the past 23 years, but you must have seen that is not worth it, it's a waste of time, but you try and try and try and try and try."As I said before, [I will stop] when I choose, not when you choose. You always ask the same question."This will be my last World Cup, but let's hope tomorrow isn't my last game."Portugal v SpainMonday, 6 July (20:00 BST)Dallas StadiumWatch on iPlayerWatch live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app; listen live on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC SoundsListen: Football Daily podcastSeven months from turning 42, Ronaldo's time as captain, leader and inspiration of the 2016 European champions is drawing to a close.The five-time Champions League winner has always said that this would be his final World Cup while, before last week's last-32 gamne with Croatia in Toronto, Ronaldo's sister stated this tournament would be his "last dance"., externalWhen Ivan Perisic put Croatia ahead in the 53rd minute, it looked as though his 232nd appearance for his country could be his very last.He equalised from the penalty spot, h...