Portugal national team player Cristiano Ronaldo said this Thursday that it is very important to start Euro 20204 football well and assured that he is prepared, showing that he is impressed by the reception of the Portuguese team in Germany.
“Step by step, live in the moment, be calm and work well, believe that it is possible. We know it’s a short competition, but I think the team is quite prepared. I feel good, I prepared for this competition. Let’s prepare as best we can and start well, which is very important,” he said upon arrival at the hotel in Marienfeld, which will serve as Portugal’s headquarters for the competition, which starts on Friday and ends on July 14.
Ronaldo, who is preparing for his sixth appearance in the European final, assured that he will try to see the changes that have occurred in the complex since 2006, as he was also part of the working group that competed at the World Cup.
Ronaldo, who receives the most praise from fans awaiting selection, assured that he is not chasing records and will try to enjoy the competition, guaranteeing that he will do everything possible to ensure the team plays well and wins.
“I see that the team is calm. We had a day off to be with our families and that was important. I feel like the team is excited, the trip went well, I’m confident things will go well. I believe this generation deserves to win. a competition of this magnitude, but it is about thinking step by step, calmly, game by game, and then you will see,” he emphasized.
The Portuguese team’s “captain” explained that there is always some anxiety, especially before a game, but that is normal.
“Anxiety is always there, but it’s part of it, it’s normal, and I’m glad it’s like that. I feel quite motivated, this is a different competition and we are all motivated,” he concluded.
At Euro 2024, Portugal will play in Group F along with the Czech Republic (June 18, in Leipzig), Turkey (June 22, in Dortmund) and Georgia (June 26, in Gelsenkirchen).
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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