Ronaldo Defends Interview as Portugal Prepare for Ghana – Cristiano Ronaldo has stated that he is “bullet proof” and that the interview that could lead to his dismissal from Manchester United is not a distraction from Portugal’s World Cup campaign. Ronaldo spoke at his country’s World Cup training base for the first time since he leveled claims against Manchester United, which have prompted the club to consider legal action against the forward. “Timing is always timing,” he said.
“From your side it is easy to look at how we can choose timings. Sometimes you write truths, sometimes you write lies. I don’t have to worry about what others think. I talk when I want to – don’t have to worry what others think. I talk when I want to. Everybody knows. Please, don’t ask players about me. Ask about the World Cup.” Ronaldo also defined himself as “bullet proof” and denied any friction with his United and Portugal teammate, Bruno Fernandes. A footage of them arriving together at the World Cup prompted speculation that there may be.
Ronaldo said: “I was playing around. His plane was late – I asked him: ‘Did you come by boat?’ The environment in the changing room is excellent. No problems. The group is shielded.” The 37-year-old is confident his interview will not have a negative effect on Portugal. “The players have known me really well for many years and know the type of person I am,” he said. “It’s an ambitious group that is hungry and focused. So I’m sure it won’t shake the changing room’s concentration and focus.”
Portugal will face Ghana in their first game against Ghana on Thursday and Ronaldo said he is “feeling great” and that Portugal, winners of Euro 2016, are capable of securing a first World Cup. “I believe Portugal is the best team in this World Cup,” he said. “But we need to show it on the pitch.”
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