Cancelo: I will retire after winning the World Cup and hope to have the opportunity to return to Europe to play football
6686 Sports News on November 12th, Beijing time at 03:45 on November 14th, in the 9th round of the European Qualifying Tournament of the World Cup, the Portuguese visiting team played against Ireland. Before the start of the game, Riyadh Crescent star Cancelo attended the pre-match press conference.
Talk about feelings about the national team
“I feel the meaning of the national team now more than before. Playing for the national team includes everything. This is my dream, and it also realizes the dream of my friends who played football on the street in front of my grandparents’ house... I feel that the national team carries the emotions of my ancestors, grandparents, parents and friends.”
Tan had already expected Portugal to participate in the 2026 World Cup
“Yes, I thought we had already qualified, but football is cruel like this. We conceded a goal at the end against Hungary and I think the team performed poorly in the last 20 minutes. We hope to respond appropriately and prove why we are the best in the world. One of the teams."
Talk about Portugal never winning at home in Ireland
"We have to break this curse in the next game"
Talk about my current competitive state
"I feel that I am not in competitive state? Great, I feel great practicing for several weeks. Although there will be difficulties, after all, the age factor is there. I am trying new ways to avoid problems and contribute to the club and especially the national team."
On the time to quit the national team
"It is the dream of any player to win the World Cup with the national team. I think between winning the Champions League and the World Cup. , I would rather win the World Cup for my country. If we win the World Cup, I think I will quit the national team, because it is better to retire than to end up with nothing. If I don't win, I think I will keep trying until I win the championship again."
On the current situation of Portuguese football
"Obviously, I am not happy with the current situation of football. It's time to play on the field, but sometimes people are a little distracted and think that what happens off the field is important. We should enjoy the football on the field more because football is very beautiful."
On whether to return to the European League
"Yes, of course I hope to go back, but I still have a year and a half contract with Riyadh Crescent, but I still have a contract with Riyadh Crescent. I will always accept new challenges. Although no one can predict the future, I do hope to return to the European League."
Talk about my favorite old club Benfica
"I don’t care about the Benfica presidential election. I only hope that if the fans hope that Rui Costa will be elected as the president, I think it is the best choice. I am also a Benfica fan, and I hope that the team will get better and better."
"Of course I hope to return to Benfica one day, it depends on the future direction, but I will always have the desire to return to Benfica. This club has cultivated me and played a vital role in my development as a professional player. It is my dream to wear the Benfica jersey again."
