Cristiano Ronald stated on Friday that he was feeling “very positive” before flying out of Lisbon with the Portuguese team to their World Cup base camp in Palm Beach, Florida.
“We’re approaching this competition with a lot of hope,” said the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.
“The preparation has been very good, tiring, because we have worked hard,” continued the veteran Portugal captain, who insisted he was “physically good.”
“I am very positive; I believe things will go well and that we will put in a good performance.
“It’s a very good generation… which will bring a lot of joy to the Portuguese people,” the forward said of the squad around him.
“The most important thing is to start well, with the first match, then follow up with the second and third… finish top of the group, and from there, take it one match at a time,” he added.
Portugal begins their World Cup campaign on June 17 in Houston against the Democratic Republic of Congo before facing Uzbekistan and Colombia in Group K.
Cristiano Ronaldo stated on Friday that he felt “very positive” before flying out of Lisbon with the Portuguese team to their World Cup base camp in Palm Beach, Florida.
Ronaldo, 41, will be traveling to his record sixth World Cup, but some fear that his presence may prevent Roberto Martinez’s powerful side from flourishing.
Portugal won two recent friendly matches against Chile and Nigeria, both by 2-1, although Ronaldo did not score.
Portugal finished third in the 1966 World Cup and advanced to the quarterfinals four years ago in Qatar.
