The Portugal captain says he’s not worried about how his actions will affect the team, adding that he feels great about their World Cup chances.
“In my life, the best time has always been my moment,” Ronaldo said at a press conference on Monday.
“I don’t have to think about what other people think. I speak when I want to. The players know me very well for many years and know what kind of person I am.
“It’s an ambitious group that’s hungry and focused. So I’m sure it (the interview) won’t shake the focus and focus of the dressing room.”
Referring to himself in the third person, Ronaldo said that “everything related to him will always spark criticism and controversy”.
Ronaldo, 37, confirmed that the awkward handshake between himself and attacking midfielder Bruno Fernandes was caught on camera and went viral as the result of a joke between his Portugal and United teammates.
“My relationship with him (Fernandes) is great,” Ronaldo said. “I joked with him. His plane was late and I asked him if he was coming by boat. That’s it.
“The environment in the dressing room is great. No problem. The team is protected. And I take this opportunity to say: don’t ask about me anymore.”
After missing Thursday’s friendly against Nigeria in Lisbon due to stomach problems, Ronaldo has been training as usual with his teammates since arriving in Qatar on Friday and he says he feels fine. strong.
“I feel great, I have recovered and am training well and ready to start the World Cup in the best way possible,” Ronaldo said.
“I feel that this Portuguese team has incredible potential. I think we can definitely win, but we need to focus on the next game. So that’s the focus. in Ghana, win and move on from there.”
“In the end we will see who is the best team, but I believe Portugal are the best team in this World Cup. But we need to show it on the pitch.”
Portugal is in Group H of the World Cup with Ghana, Uruguay and South Korea
