Cristiano Ronaldo: I will be booed tomorrow but this will reduce the pressure on my teammates. Scoring goals is the most difficult thing in football.

Portugal will play Ireland at 03:45 on November 14th. Ronaldo attended the press conference before the game.

Reporter: Portugal's victory over Ireland in 1995 started a journey for you that continues to this day. Preparations for the 1996 European Cup took place here. Will fate again have you qualifying for the World Cup here?

Cristiano Ronaldo: "This is a beautiful story and a good sign. I hope so. We know that tomorrow's game, although not decisive, will be a decisive game for us because we know that if we win, we can qualify for the World Cup.

We hope to qualify tomorrow. The team is in good shape. We know it will be a difficult game, the opponent is very physical and their style of play is almost the same as in Lisbon. Same. We are ready. This is a unique opportunity and we will be fully prepared for it.

I am very happy, we are in good shape in the Martinez era. We have a chance to complete a very good qualifying game tomorrow, in my opinion. "Reporter: Imagine this scenario, you score your 1,000th goal in the World Cup final and the team wins the championship?

C Ronaldo smiled and replied: "You have watched too many movies, this is too perfect. Back to reality, the data you mentioned obviously made me very happy. A national team has never been supported by a single player, but these data are indeed very interesting and positive.

Regarding the data of the World Cup, I have said everything I should say before, and I don’t want to repeat it. Scoring goals is always a happy thing. I want to participate in the next World Cup, otherwise I won't be here. But I still have to take it step by step. If those numbers and that 'movie plot' can really come true, it would be perfect to end my career."

About tomorrow at home in Ireland, Ronaldo: Obviously the stadium will boo me tomorrow, and I hope they really do that, which will reduce the pressure on other teammates. We know it's not a decisive game, but it's crucial because if we win, we're in the World Cup.

If a team is playing defense and defense all the time, it is normal for the referee to try to protect the game. I think the quality of the game and the performance of the players should dominate rather than other factors. But these are just empty words. I hope Portugal can play a good game tomorrow and successfully advance.

The opponent will use a low defensive strategy, just like they did in Lisbon, and I don't think they will put too much pressure on us up front. This game will be just like last time, they will play with the support of their home fans. Their passing is going to be like a corner kick and we have to be ready mentally and physically because we know it's going to be a tough game.

Reporter: You once told Portuguese reporters that this was your last World Cup. If Portuguese reporters were present, they might ask you this question

C Ronaldo: "But not necessarily. I don't think they will ask this question. You are asking this now because you heard the response I gave him, so you want to ask me a question similar to the one Ronaldinho was asked.

But what I want to say is, I said Having said that, it is true to a certain extent. The most important thing now is to focus on tomorrow's game. The national team is here to win.

Maybe I will be interviewed specifically to talk about football insights in a while, but now, tomorrow's game is the most important thing."

What have you gained and lost as time goes by? Is it easier or more difficult to score goals these days?

Cristiano Ronaldo: "In my opinion, scoring goals is the most difficult thing in football. I can adapt intelligently to today's football, physical and mental conditions, and adapt to the environment of the club, national team and league.

Smart players will adapt to these changes. I have always and will continue to think so. Football has It’s different from a few years ago, even from a year ago. It should be the same with your work, gaining something in some ways and losing something in others. For me, the key is the mind (said with a smile)"

About the game against Ireland

Ronaldo: I think the game will be basically the same. Of course, they will have the support of their fans. They will wait to fight back. We are ready. We know they are very physically strong. We will try our best to play our game well.

I really appreciate the attitude of the Irish fans. It's a privilege to play in Ireland. We know it will be a difficult game, but I will work hard and score goals. "

Regarding the Irish coach's remarks about referees

Ronaldo: "I think he wants to shift the pressure onto the referees. He's a smart coach. I have been playing football for many years and I know what coaches think and how they relieve pressure on players. I believe they will play a similar game to the one in Lisbon. I also believe we will play well and win the game.

O'Shea? I've worked with him for many years and it's always a pleasure to come here again. People have always been nice to me, but I'm sure I'll be booed tomorrow.

This will be a very difficult match, very intense and very physical. They need to win, but it also depends on the results of other games. We have great respect for Ireland's style of play and know that they play tough and physical. But we are ready. Let's wait and see tomorrow's game, I hope Portugal can win. "

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