Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo believes that the famous interview in which he attacked his English club Manchester United did not have any negative impact on his country's national team participating in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Ronaldo admitted that he does not feel any concern about the possibility of his actions affecting his country, stressing that he is optimistic about the team's chances of winning the World Cup, and he said in a press conference today, Monday, "In my life, the best timing is always my timing. I do not have to think about what others see. I speak when I want." "The players have known me well for years and who I am. They have known me since I was 11. They won't be swayed by what the critics say about me. This is an ambitious, enthusiastic and focused group, so I am confident that it (the match) will not have a negative impact on the team's focus and stability." .

Ronaldo criticized the media for asking his colleagues to discuss his situation, after the topic dominated the press conference of player Ruben Neves, which was held on Sunday.

He said, "Please, do not ask the players about me. Ask them about the World Cup. I am bulletproof, I have an armored mind."

The Portuguese star explained that the frosty dialogues with his teammates Bruno Fernandez and Joao Cancelo were just a form of banter, and added, “I joked Bruno, with whom I have an excellent relationship. His plane was delayed and I asked him if he had to come by boat. It was a joke, as was the case with Joao Cancelo ".

And after his absence from the Nigerian friendly in Lisbon last Thursday due to a stomach problem;

Ronaldo has trained with the Portuguese national team normally since his arrival in Doha last Friday, and said he feels he is in full fitness and brilliance.

"I feel like I'm in perfect shape. I've recovered, I'm training well and I'm ready to start the World Cup in the best possible way," Ronaldo added. We will see in the end who is the better team, but I think Portugal is the best team in the world, but we have to show that on the field."

Portugal competes in the World Cup in Group H alongside Ghana, Uruguay and South Korea.

Ronaldo's teammates start their campaign against Ghana next Thursday.