Xinhua News Agency, Doha, November 23 (Reporters Zhang Yifei, Xiao Yazhuo, Dong Yixing) Although g Ronaldo (C Ronaldo ) did not attend the pre-match press conference on the 23rd, the questions about him were repeatedly mentioned. Portugal coach Santos stressed that there is no talk about the superstar and Manchester United in his team.
"Royce left Manchester United and I didn't hear anyone discussing this topic in the team. Today, there are probably 20 people watching the game and others playing table football... This does not constitute a topic," Santos said.
On November 19, Portugal coach Santos (formerly) was in training. Photo by Chen Cheng, Xinhua News Agency reporter
As the team captain, Ronaldo should attend the pre-match press conference between Portugal and Ghana. But two hours before the press conference, the Portuguese team issued a temporary notice: Ronaldo will not come.
But the reporters will not let the coach who came to attend the press conference. In the face of the reporter's personal questions, the 68-year-old coach hopes to unite the team. "Of course trust is basic. The only word we wrote in the locker room is 'we'. We will encounter difficulties in facing Ghana. Winning the game is not easy, but we trust each other."
November 19, Portugal player Cristiano Ronaldo (Part 1) was in training. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Jia Haocheng
, who attended the press conference instead of Ronaldo and played for Manchester United, Bruno Fernandez , of course, was not spared from being asked this question. "He didn't tell me his decision (leave Manchester United), it was his personal decision, it was related to him and his family, and everyone here was focused on the national team and the World Cup. Being able to play with him was my biggest dream, but nothing is eternal. We have to respect his decision," said the 28-year-old Manchester United midfielder.
