"I really like the fans here. The support they give to the national team it's lovely. For me, it's a pleasure to come and play here again,"
"Of course, it will be tough. I hope they don't boo me too much. I swear that I'm going to try to be a good boy."
"But of course, I do my job. I try to win the game and try to score to help my team. I'm sure that the game will be difficult."
"A national team doesn't depend on one good player, but it helps to have good players who can make a difference, especially with goals,"
Portugal can secure World Cup qualification with a win in Dublin as they face the Republic of Ireland, who sit third in Group F one point off second. Portugal won the reverse fixture 1-0 with Ruben Neves scoring a 91st-minute winner after Ireland defended resiliently. Ronaldo expects a hostile reception at the Aviva Stadium, saying he will try to be a “good boy” while still attempting to score and help his team. Ronaldo has five goals in four qualifiers, attempted 26 shots, had a penalty saved earlier, and announced 2026 will be his final major international tournament.
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