Date June 7, 2025 position Estádio da Luz, Lisbon EventPre-match media briefing ahead of the Nations League final vs Spain 🎙️ journalist 1 “ Cristiano, this could be your last transnational final with Portugal. How are you feeling ahead of this massive clash against Spain ?. Proud to wear this shirt one further time in a final, especially then in Lisbon, in front of our suckers. Every time I play for Portugal, it feels like the first time.However, I want to enjoy every nanosecond, give everything I have, If this is my last final. That’s the only focus." 🎙️ journalist 2 " Spain is a familiar rival. You’ve faced them in World Mugs, Euros, and now in a Nations League Final. What do you anticipate from this Spanish platoon?" Ronaldo " Spain is always a veritably delicate opponent. They play good football, they've youthful, talented players like Pedri, Gavi, and Lamine Yamal who is formerly showing he’s a star of the future. But we're Portugal. We admire them, but we do n’t sweat anyone. We’ve prepared well, we've experience, and we believe in our strength." 🎙️ journalist 3 " You’ve had a long and decorated career. What keeps you motivated to still contend at this position at age 40?. Passion is the key. People suppose it's just about pretensions or titles, but for me, it's about the work, the challenge, the hunger to ameliorate, indeed at this age. I’ve always said gift without hard work means nothing. And I still feel good physically. However, I'll continue, If I can help my platoon. The moment I feel I ca n’t, I'll step away. But that moment has not come yet." 🎙️ journalist 4 " Do you suppose winning hereafter could be a perfect way to end your transnational career?" Ronaldo " It would be beautiful, of course. But this is n't about me. It's about Portugal. It's about the flag, the shirt, the people. However, it’s not Cristiano lifting the jewel it’s the whole country, If we win. I’ve had my moments. Now it’s also about guiding the youngish generation and showing them what it means to play for Portugal." 🎙️ journalist 5 " Speaking of the youngish generation — what do you suppose about players like João Neves, António Silva, and Rafael Leão?" Ronaldo " They’re the future. No doubt. Rafael is formerly a top winger in Europe. António is calm under pressure, strong, smart. My part now is also to support them, give advice, and push them to come indeed better. Portugal’s future is bright, and I’m proud to have played a small part in helping that unborn take shape." 🎙️ journalist 6 " There are comparisons being made between your leadership and what Spain’s youthful players bring in terms of energy. Do you see this as a battle of generations?. Experience matters, but so does youth, energy, hunger. We've both. Spain has both. That’s why this will be a great match. In the end, it'll come down to who wants it more, who's further focused, and who performs under pressure. I trust my teammates." 🎙️ journalist 7 still, would that be your last transnational game?" " If Portugal wins hereafter. Ronaldo( breaking) *" perhaps. perhaps not. Let’s palm first. also we talk."( grins) 🎙️ journalist 8 " Final question — what communication do you have for the Portuguese suckers ahead of the big night?" Ronaldo " To the suckers thank you. For the love, for the support all these times. Whether we win or lose hereafter, we will fight with everything we have. But I believe. I believe in our platoon, our concinnity, our spirit. Let’s make history again — together." 📸 Ronaldo stands, thanks the intelligencers, and exits with a nod — concentrated and ready.
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