Cristiano Ronaldo: We have a generation capable of creating glory for Portugal
The Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo expressed his great confidence in his country's ability to deliver a distinguished tournament in the World Cup, stressing his full physical and mental readiness to compete, in addition to his optimism about the team's elements capable of achieving success.
In statements he made to the Portuguese channel Sport TV, Ronaldo confirmed that he is experiencing a state of enthusiasm before the start of the tournament, noting that the World Cup represents an exceptional event for all players, and that the Portuguese national team is entering the competition. With great ambitions and a real desire to go far.
The captain of the Portuguese national team explained that the talk about the chances of winning the title cannot be decided before the end of the campaign, but he expressed his confidence in the quality of the current generation of players, stressing that the team includes a distinguished group that possesses the necessary capabilities to achieve positive results and delight the Portuguese fans.
Ronaldo touched on the preparation period that preceded the tournament, explaining that it was intense and witnessed great physical and technical work in order to reach the best possible readiness. Pointing out that the performance in friendly matches does not always reflect the true level of the team, especially with the focus on the physical aspects during the preparation phase.
He added that the real challenges begin with the start of the official competitions, as the pace of the matches increases and the physical and mental pressure on the players increases, stressing that such conditions are what reveal the ability of the major teams to compete and highlight the character of the champions in difficult moments.
Ronaldo also stressed the importance of achieving a strong start in the group stage, considering that a good start gives the players confidence and helps the team gradually enter the stage. The atmosphere of the tournament, which reflects positively on the rest of the campaign.
At the conclusion of his speech, the Portuguese captain stressed that success in major tournaments depends on continuity and achieving successive victories, explaining that the first goal is to lead the group, before focusing on each match individually in the knockout rounds, in order to continue the path towards achieving the global dream.
