Overview
- Cristiano Ronaldo said winning the World Cup is not his dream and argued a six- or seven-match tournament should not define his career.
- He maintained Portugal will compete to win in 2026 but suggested a Portuguese triumph would surprise the world, noting his role in the nation’s three recent titles.
- In the interview’s second part released on YouTube, he defended the Saudi Pro League’s level, saying it is stronger than Portugal’s and France’s and claiming it is easier to score in Spain than in Saudi Arabia.
- He cited his continued scoring output, including about 25 goals last season, and said he would post similar numbers in a top Premier League side.
- Lionel Messi offered a contrasting view, calling a World Cup the maximum achievement for a footballer and likening his 2022 triumph’s feeling to the birth of his children.