I'm ready to lose my life if that's what Portugal needs to win. I'll play vs USA even if I play with one leg.
Interpretation
The quote reflects a willingness to sacrifice everything for one's country and commitment to the game.
Cristiano Ronaldo's quote emphasizes the deep sense of dedication and patriotism he feels towards Portugal and soccer. He expresses his readiness to endure personal hardship and physical limitations, including risking injury, to represent his country in competition. This assertion highlights the values of sacrifice, determination, and love for the sport, showcasing the lengths athletes will go to for their nation and their passion.
In practice
During a sports motivational seminar to inspire young athletes.
There's no point in making predictions. It's not worth speculating because nothing is set in stone and things change all the time in football. Today there are opportunities that no one knows if they will come round again in the future.
Without football, my life is worth nothing.
After we played Sporting last week, the lads in the dressing room talked about him constantly, and on the plane back from the game they urged me to sign him. That's how highly they rated him.
Scoring goals is a great feeling, but the most important thing to me is that the team is successful - it doesn't matter who scores the goals as long as we're winning.
My father was always in good spirits, he loved football. It makes me a bit sad because if he could enjoy seeing me now, what I have achieved, that would be a highlight in his life. But I'm sure that he watches over me from above.
I feel endless need to LEARN, to IMPROVE, to EVOLVE, not only to please the coach and the fans, but also to feel SATISFIED with myself
The core of jiu-jitsu is finding yourself comfortable regardless if the guy wants to punch you in the face, if he wants to head-butt you or throw you on the ground. So that's the concept.
I'm looking to no man walking this earth for approval of what I'm doing.
For many veterans who return home from battlefields, they often find themselves in another battle - a battle with their own mental health.
Sometimes it seem like to tell the truth today is to run the risk of being killed. But if I fall, I'll fall five feet four inches forward in the fight for freedom. I'm not backing off.
I expect to plead not for the slave only, but for suffering humanity everywhere. Especially do I mean to labor for the elevation of my sex.
Brother, if you would enter that Province, you must go forward on your knees.
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