Change of mood? 40-year-old Ronaldo said the World Cup was not a dream. After being eliminated from the last tournament, he said the dream was over.

In the preview of the second part of the exclusive interview between Morgan and Ronaldo on November 4, 40-year-old Ronaldo said that the World Cup is not his dream.

However, Ronaldo has stated in many interviews in recent years that he has always had the dream of winning the World Cup for the Portuguese national team.

Some interviews with Ronaldo in recent years:

As early as December 31, 2020, Ronaldo was interviewed by BeanymanSports and said: As I said, I want to win the championship for Portugal. We have won two before, but the World Cup is still my dream.

Before the 2022 World Cup, Ronaldo said in an interview with Livescore reporters on November 17: "Frankly speaking, competing for the World Cup is the most difficult, but I still have this dream. I I understand that this is very difficult, but the dream is unrestrained, and I have always had this dream. In my opinion, this World Cup may be the best ever."

On November 18, 2022, Morgan's interview with Ronaldo was released.

Morgan: If you win the World Cup, will this be the pinnacle of your career?

C Ronaldo: To be honest, I dreamed about it once.

Morgan: Holding the World Cup trophy.

C Ronaldo: This will be difficult, very difficult. Everything is possible and of course we will fight for it.

Later, Ronaldo also said that if he wins the World Cup final against Argentina, he will 100% retire.

Morgan: What do you think? You reached the final, Portugal versus Argentina, you scored two, Messi scored two, and in the 94th minute you scored a hat-trick to win the World Cup. To be honest, is this your dream?

C Ronaldo: This is great, I never dreamed of such a good dream (laughing). You can say other people scored goals, I don't care, if Portugal reaches the World Cup finals, even if the goalkeeper scores, I will be the happiest person in the world.

But if what you just mentioned really happens, then I can say that I will retire (laughs).

Morgan: Just retire?

C Ronaldo: Retirement, 100% retirement.

On December 11, 2022, in the quarter-finals of the World Cup, Portugal lost to Morocco 0-1 and missed the top four of the World Cup.

C Ronaldo posted: "Winning the World Cup for Portugal is the biggest and most ambitious dream of my career. Fortunately, I have also won many international championships, including for Portugal, but it is my biggest dream to put our country's name on the top of the world.

I Keep fighting for this! I have worked hard for this dream! In the past 16 years, I have participated in 5 consecutive World Cups and scored, always playing alongside great players, and receiving the support of millions of Portuguese people. I also gave everything I had on the court and never ran away from the battle. I have never given up on that dream.

Unfortunately, the dream ended yesterday. A lot was said, written, and speculated. These are not worthy of too many fierce responses, but I just want everyone to know that my dedication to Portugal has never changed. I will always fight for everyone's dream. I will never turn my back on my teammates and my country.

Finally, there is not much to say. Thank you, Portugal. Thank you, Qatar. It is always good to chase dreams... Now, I hope that time can be a good mentor and let everyone get their own results."