On July 5, during a press conference in Dallas, Texas, he stated, "I am trying to enjoy this as it may be my last World Cup," adding, "I hope tomorrow is not my last match, and I wish to continue moving forward as per God's will."
He continued, "I lack nothing. God has been very generous to me, especially in giving me everything I did not expect with the national team."
Ronaldo emphasized that winning the World Cup would not change who he is. "Winning the World Cup does not make me more or less Cristiano. I just enjoy each day," he said.
Acknowledging the changes in his career, he remarked, "I have adapted to the nuances of aging and recognize that I am not the same player I once was. However, the fact that I can still score has not changed. I hope to score tomorrow, and if I can't, I hope my teammates will."
Regarding the upcoming Round of 16 match against Spain, he said, "Spain is an incredibly talented team and very, very good. Since 2004, Spain has always been a contender for the title. It will be a tough battle. The only way we can beat Spain is to have strong belief, run hard, and be brave."
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