Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo attended a pre-match press conference ahead of Portugal's first UEFA Nations League match against Wales. This was the first part of the press conference.

Second part of the press conference -

Cristiano Ronaldo said: "I won't play in every Nations League match. If Portugal doesn't need me, there's no problem with me stepping away."

You mentioned this could be the final year of your professional football career. Considering your goals this year, I want to ask directly: is winning the Nations League more important, or reaching 1,000 career goals for Portugal? Do you hope to reach 1,000 goals with the national team?

First of all, I've never spoken to so many people at once like this. Many of you want to know about me. But that's okay, it's also a challenge. To answer your question: I want both. I want to reach 1,000 goals and I want to help the national team win this Nations League. The competition starts tomorrow, which is a new era. It's not like before when we didn't perform well. I'm grateful for this opportunity and want to praise coach Rui Jorge for the excellent work he's done with the national team. He's from another country, which is sometimes difficult, especially when he's constantly under attack. But I don't want to say much about that.

Now coach Jorge Jesus is leading us into a new era. We all know him well. We hope everything goes smoothly, because if he succeeds, all of us and all Portuguese people benefit. I'm confident he will do his best. We're ready. We have four matches in the next 15 days, which will be difficult. But we have a strong team with many qualified players, so we're prepared.

At this stage of your career, considering your previous experience working with Jorge Jesus in Saudi Arabia, and putting aside what happened in the past, do you think he's the right coach? Does he understand you and can he maximize your abilities in these final years of your career? Thank you.

I'm confident he can do it. Considering Jorge Jesus's characteristics—which we all know and understand—I think choosing him couldn't be more appropriate. The past is the past. Moreover, this is a new era with different environments, different ideas, different tactics, and different languages. So my greatest desire is for everything to go well.

The coach has said many times that most of the players here worked with him before. As he said, this will make the work easier. So we're all very confident and hope everything goes smoothly. Tomorrow we'll face a strong team; I think the team is fully prepared. But it will be a long challenge. The coach will be here for many years. I wish him all the best and believe this was the best choice.

I've been fortunate to cover every Euro and World Cup you've participated in. Every time we talk about Euro or the World Cup, there are memorable moments. One day, if someone asks me what feelings this World Cup gave you, I would say the love shown by people. That's impressive; I've never seen anything like it before. How do you view the criticism you've received in Portugal? Every time we lose or something goes wrong, some people blame you.

I can't express my true feelings 100%; sometimes I need to be more diplomatic. I've discussed your comments many times with friends at home. I've played football for many years and been welcomed in almost every place I've been. Yes, some places might have a slightly hostile atmosphere, because at that time I was playing for Real Madrid, Manchester United, or Juventus. That's normal. But now I'm talking about the national team. That year might be the year I felt most loved.

I'm not saying I didn't feel that in Portugal. Portuguese people like me and I feel they have special affection for me. On the other hand, some media outlets enjoy attacking me, and I've known for many years they've been trying to "bring me down." It's like they're shooting at me with guns, but I can dodge the bullets. Think about it. But I'm used to it now.

Nuno, I've been through this for over twenty years; I'm used to it. What's in my heart are the people who like me, not those who don't. I control what I can control, and I can't do anything about what I can't control. I always focus on people who like me.

Among the stadiums I've played in, there's also the Estádio do Dragão in Porto. I played at Sporting and had great success there, so there might be some rivalry. Regarding Benfica's stadium, I think we won't play there anymore. At least that's what I've read, but I'm not sure if it's correct. In the future, I'd like to play there again. Why? Because the national team also plays well at Benfica's stadium. I feel the deep affection Portuguese people have for me. I don't mean that some people not liking me diminishes the love Portuguese people show me. I feel that love very strongly.

I want to ask you a question about Jorge Jesus. I say this because you've repeatedly emphasized that you know him well. Do you believe he can lead Portugal to win a World Cup or another Euro? And as a more personal question, I don't know if you want to reveal when your last match will be.

One question only, Madalena.

Okay.

I understand. There are many journalists here. Please select one question for me.

Do I have to choose just one?

I'm worried some journalists won't get to ask their questions. Choose just one. Ask whatever you want.

Then I'll go with the second question. But I don't think you'll answer the question about when your career will end. Can you say something about that?

I won't answer, and do you know why?

Why?

Because I don't know.

So will you tell Portuguese people before a match, or will you suddenly say after a match, "I'm leaving"?

I want to answer, but I can't because I don't know. After I turned thirty, I learned one thing: live in the present and don't think about tomorrow. I've lived that way ever since. That's why I don't know. If you ask, "Is it possible?" yes, it's possible. If you ask, "Is it likely?" yes, it's likely. But "will it happen?"—I don't know.

But will you tell Portuguese people before a match, or before the match starts?

Why only Portuguese people? I'll tell the whole world. My goals aren't just for Portuguese people.

Fair enough.

I'll tell everyone, yes, I'll tell everyone.

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