Cristiano Ronaldo confident Portugal will bring joy at World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo is heading into his sixth World Cup with a strong sense of positivity, declaring himself "very positive" about Portugal's prospects. The star forward emphasized that the team's preparations have been "very good" and "intense," reflecting their hard work ahead of the tournament.

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The tournament is awaited with great hope.

Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d'Or winner, believes this Portuguese generation has the potential to bring significant joy to the nation. "This is a very good generation that will bring a lot of joy to the Portuguese," he stated. He stressed the importance of a strong start, focusing on winning the first match and carrying that momentum through the group stage.

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Preparations were very good, intense, because we worked hard.

Portugal is set to begin their World Cup journey on June 17 against DR Congo. They will also face Uzbekistan and Colombia in Group K. The team has recently secured two 2-1 friendly victories against Chile and Nigeria, though Ronaldo did not score in either match. Portugal, historically contenders, achieved their best World Cup finish in 1966, securing third place.

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I am very positive, I believe that everything will go well and that we will play well.