Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo refuses to discuss Messi and shows discomfort with issues at the World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo expressed dissatisfaction with questions from journalists who approached Lionel Messi, during the mixed zone held after Portugal’s significant 5-0 victory against Uzbekistan in the World Cup. The Portuguese star reacted critically to the first question, which speculated on a possible historic confrontation with the Argentine in the World Cup, and chose not to answer a second question that again mentioned his rival. This constant comparison, which has lasted for years, seems to have exhausted the player’s patience at a time focused on the team’s performance, where the collective should be the center of attention.
Portugal’s impressive performance and goals from number 7
Portugal secured a 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan, thanks to two goals from Cristiano Ronaldo, highlighting the strength of the team’s attack in the world tournament. The team’s solid performance provided peace of mind for progress in the competition.
Question about Lionel Messi provokes uncomfortable reaction
In the first interaction, a reporter asked, in Spanish, whether the striker would like to meet Lionel Messi in the later stages of the World Cup for a possible last big clash between the two.
Cristiano Ronaldo declared: “I don’t know what to answer because it’s a question that makes no sense. It would be great. But the most important thing was to win to get through the group and be prepared for what comes next. We know we will have a tough match against Colombia. I played well, I scored and helped the team, who were doing very well.”
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Development of the interview with the Portuguese striker
The press conference continued, with the player answering another question about the Portuguese team. However, before the end, a journalist started the question by mentioning: “Yesterday, Lionel Messi scored twice, Mbappé…”, at which point the attacker turned to another reporter, indicated with a sign for him to speak and simply said: “dale, dale, dale”.
Then, the reporter asked if the star would answer one more question, and Cristiano Ronaldo said: “It depends on the question, if not, I won’t answer.” The journalist then reminded him of his debut game, asking if he felt he had finally adapted to the World Cup.
“I always arrive, sooner or later, I’m there. So, it’s about continuing my work. I really believe in what I do, my career has always been like this. I’m very happy and the main thing is the team, being united with them and our families, with what we can control. What comes from outside we can’t control. As I said, I’m used to it”, replied the player.
Portugal’s scenario in the group stage of the World Cup
With the positive result, the Portugal team accumulated four points, provisionally taking the lead in group K of the World Cup. Colombia, who won their debut game and have three points, will face DR Congo this Tuesday, at 11pm, in Guadalajara, Mexico, and could regain first place.
The final round of the group will be the clash between Portugal and Colombia in Miami, next Saturday, at 8:30 pm. Simultaneously, DR Congo and Uzbekistan will also play their final group stage games.
