Full text of Ronaldo's interview: Not going back to Europe! Saudi Arabia 1 year Super Eredivisie Turkish Super I am a monster and endure if I don't obey
On July 18, Beijing time, Ronaldo was interviewed by the media after the preseason, let's take a look at what he said.
Without going back to Europe, the Saudi league is strong
Cristiano Ronaldo: Europe? No, the gate is completely closed. I'm 38 and a half years old and not worth it. In my opinion, Europe has lost a lot of strength, the only thing that is strong and higher than other leagues is that La Liga is not very strong, the Portuguese Premier League is a good league, but not a top league. The Bundesliga has also weakened a lot.
I'm sure I'm not going to go back to Europe and I want to play in Saudi Arabia. The U.S. won't go, the Saudi league is much better than the MLS, and my team is Riyadh Victory.
At this rate, the Saudi league will surpass the Turkish Premier League and the Eredivisie within a year. It's easy.
Pioneer, leading the superstar to Saudi Arabia
Ronaldo: 100%, that's a fact. Did you expect such a quick response? I thought it would take a year, but it only took six months, and I was wrong for six months.
I knew it would happen because before I went to Serie A, it was lifeless, and after I went, it was rejuvenated.
Cristiano has a greater appeal wherever he goes. I opened the door to Saudi Arabia and now the players are here.
Will not face Benzema
Cristiano Ronaldo: I will not face Benzema, I will face the Portuguese coach Nuno Santo, who won the league last year.
Step by step, I plan to play 45 minutes against Celta and maybe 60 or 70 minutes against Benfica.
I don't want to rush to play because of the potential for injuries and because of the fatigue of training. I need to take my time and help Riyadh Victory achieve its goal, which is to win the league.
I am very happy with Riyadh's new boss Castro and all the staff. It was one of the most interesting pre-season sessions of my career. The training was wonderful and I enjoyed it. This gave the coach time to express his thoughts.
Bless the Portuguese women's team, the new men's manager is great
Cristiano Ronaldo: I wish them strength in the World Cup and continue to work well and we will support them as we support the men's team.
So far, the Portuguese men's team has performed well: 4 games, 5 goals. Roberto Martinez did a great job and the players were concentrated. As I said in the first phase, there's fresh air and the players are more relaxed when everything goes well. What we want most is to qualify for the European Championship.
I haven't had a chance to talk to Fernando Santos yet.
38 is still not old, I am a monster
Ronaldo: I always have to prove that when we have nothing to prove, it is a sign that we are dying for life. Prove that I can set an example of longevity, and at 38 and a half years old, I will still do very interesting things.
Look at the record, I recently set a record that is unique in the world, becoming the player with the most appearances for the national team, the player with the most goals for the national team, the player with the most goals in the Champions League. Stop here, there's no need to say more.
Goals may grow a little bit, and they'll have to put up with me as a monster for a few years.