“I know I don’t have much time left in football”

ANDl Portuguese CRistiano Ronaldo said on Tuesday that his team must stand on its own two feet. but he must dream of winning the European Cup because he has the talent and is ready to repeat the 2016 triumph.

“It’s good to stand on the ground, but to think in the sky, that is, to dream of the European Cup. We are dreaming and we are ready,” he said in a statement to state channel RTP after the Portugal-Portugal friendly. Ireland played Aveiro (center).

Question about If you see Portugal European champions like in 2016The Madeira striker noted that we need to go “step by step” but “dream for free.”

“We have talent, but, as I have said many times, they work for the sake of talent, no one gives anything. And the team is ready to work,” he said.

Portuguese cod tHe also spoke about the moment of his retirement. “I know I don’t have many years left in football. And, as they say in Spain, every year is a gift that passes and I can continue to play. Playing after 35 or 36 years is already a gift, now I’m 39, and every year I try to enjoy it,” he said on SporTV.

“The main thing is to be physically and mentally healthy to be able to help the team. And, as you already know, I am united by a lifelong love for the national team. I’ve been here for 20 years and I want to continue.” ” he added.

I am in love with football, every game is special, imagine the Euro with Portugal.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Finally, after thinking about big destination challenge in Germanyemphasized: “I’m in love with football. Every match is special, imagine yourself at the Euro with Portugal, you feel proud… It’s a dream, like when I was 20 years old.”

This Tuesday, the Cubs beat Ireland 3-0, thanks to two goals from Cristiano himself, who, after two decades of playing for his national team, assured that he continues to feel “pride and passion” in every game.

Roberto Martinez does not confirm whether Cristiano will start

“I’m in a period where I don’t think about the starting XI,” Roberto Martinez said at a press conference. after winning 3-0 in a friendly match against Irelandwhen asked whether Cristiano’s good performance in a match in which he scored two goals was indicative of his possession of the ball.

When a player like Cristiano, who has two goals, is in the box and the first option is to help, it shows camaraderie.

Roberto Martinez (Portugal coach)

The Spanish coach did not want to reveal any details about the team that will take to the field in Germany, but praised the former Real Madrid player. “His dedication as a captain is incredible,” and he noted that he is an example to his teammates. “When a player like Cristiano, who has two goals, is in the box and the first option is to help a teammate, it shows solidarity, camaraderie and important values ​​for the dressing room to get to the European Cup,” he said. .

Joao Felix scores again

Joao Felix, who scored the second goal of the match, also sees opportunities to win the European Cup.

“We know what qualities we have. We are a great team with a lot of talent and we combine that with effort and work, we know how to suffer. But I think we will be happy at the end of this Euro.” Cup,” he said.

The Barcelona player insisted they were going to “fight for the title” and said he was 100% ready to start.

“I always have to do everything I can to help the team and that’s what I’m going to do at the EuroCup,” he added.

Another member of the Portuguese national team, Ruben Neves, assured that they will be able to complete the European Championship with victory.

“The competition is really tough, but we know that we are a great team and that being in top form makes us very difficult to beat,” he defended.