Cristiano Ronaldo will play in his sixth World Cup and will try to win the only trophy still missing from his collection. Ricardo Quaresma, in a recent interview, stated that if there is one thing CR7’s teammates want, it is to see him lift the World Cup trophy.

The former player said: “They won the Nations League… we are even more eager to win because Cristiano is there. It’s his last World Cup and everyone wants Cristiano to win that title.”

A Team with More Weapons Than Ever

Quaresma knows the Portuguese locker room well and understands the quality and talent within the squad. Today, Portugal no longer relies solely on Cristiano Ronaldo, as it has players capable of making a difference at any moment, such as Bernardo Silva and Vitinha.

Expectations are very high due to the squad’s quality, the former Portuguese player mentioned. And although the pressure will also be significant, there is confidence on the field in what this team can achieve. This generation has brought some of the greatest joy to Portugal in recent years, which is why the belief is growing that they can make history in the next World Cup.

Memories of 2006 and Renewed Hope

Such expectations have not been seen since 2006, when the so-called golden generation, led by Luis Figo and Rui Costa, was joined by a young Cristiano Ronaldo. In that edition, Portugal reached the semifinals.

Now the objective is clear: to see Cristiano Ronaldo become a World Cup champion. Quaresma trusts his national team because he knows their talent, ambition, and commitment. The big question remains: can they achieve it?

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