Ronaldo: I know there is not much time left in my career, and I am currently enjoying the present

June 7th News When attending the pre-match press conference of the UEFA League final, Ronaldo talked about his opponent Spain and his condition.

The match against Spain is a favorite showdown between two teams in the 2026 World Cup?

"Spain is definitely a favorite to win the championship, and I am not sure about Portugal. Spain is more accustomed to winning games. If I bet, I would say that Spain has hope, while Portugal hopes. The situation is very good and wonderful. I am still competing with people 20 years younger than me. I am here because I am willing. As for what will happen tomorrow, no one can predict. The world is changing rapidly, and we can only live in the present. We believe that we can win, but every game will have a different story. We defeated Germany and hope that tomorrow will be a happy day for Portugal. This is the final. Spain has been unbeaten 24 games, but Portugal also has its own advantages. We will play with a positive attitude and believe that everything will go smoothly."

Have you ever had a morning where you don't want to do anything?

"I don't want to talk to you at all...joking. But it's normal, it's part of life. Whenever I feel bad, I look for ways to cheer myself up. Not only in football, but in life, it's really an interesting challenge."

Talking about the intergenerational showdown with Yamal

"It's always like this, always Cristiano vs. this or that, I'm used to it. It's different generations, one start, the other end. Yamal and Vitinia should be compared, they're closer. But it's OK, I'll be under pressure. But it's actually a ball The team is against another team, and I understand that the media makes the game more intense, which is normal. But what I most hope is that Portugal can maintain a high level and win, and defeat probably the best team in the world. "

Memories once hated Spain at the World Cup

"Life is also composed of memories, which make us what we are today, and these memories have flashbacks. For many years, football has taught me that the past has been gone, and that cherish the present as we do the last moment. We will compete for a beautiful trophy, which Portugal has won, and we hope to win it again. This is a final, and we look forward to victory."

Is the outbreak of Yamal unexpected?

"He did a very good job and was very helpful in both the club and the national team. He was in a good environment where he could show himself to the fullest. We should let him grow naturally and enjoy the performance brought by his talent. We need to give him a calm space to grow and relieve his pressure. You can also reduce the pressure on him to help him, because his talent is unquestionable."

What motivates you who are already 40 years old? How long will you play?

"I live in the present, enjoy every day, and don't think too much about the future. This is the creed I uphold in my life. My career has said everything. I know that there is not much time left in my career, but I am currently enjoying the present. As for which day it will end... I don't know. Maybe I will feel that I don't want to play football anymore when I wake up tomorrow, but now I don't feel that way. I am very happy. Although I am not so excited when I win, I enjoy it now. Let's see what will happen in the future."

Talking about Spain

"Some of my family are also Spanish, so I have a lot of thought for Spain. With a special sense of intimacy. Spain has always been one of the strongest national teams in the world. They are a very competitive team with midfielders like Pedri. A new generation of young players are emerging, and the coach has also allowed the entire team to perform at a high level. I have played against Spain many times, and this game will probably be exciting and interesting, but I hope Portugal can win. "

Talk about the rumors about the Portuguese coach

" If a head coach can lead the team to the final, it means he has done a great job. I am confused about this. If I get into the final and get questioned, what will happen to other coaches? On this issue, the lack of respect is serious, and it is very unwise to talk about other coaches at this time. Our head coaches perform very well, but there are always people sitting at home to express their opinions, which is often happening in the football world. We are very satisfied with the head coach’s work, and he comes here, speaks our language, sings our national anthem, and is passionate every day... This is what I value the most. But the important thing is the result, and these results are very positive, and there will be arguments whether you win or lose, but it makes no sense to me."