[Full version] The second part of Cristiano Ronaldo’s exclusive interview: Talking about Jota, World Cup, world peace, James...

On the evening of November 6, the second part of this interview was released. In this section, Cristiano Ronaldo talks about why he did not attend Jota's funeral, the impact of the World Cup on his historical status, the troubles caused by global fame, the best in football history, and hopes that Trump will bring peace to the world. Friends, please take a quick look.

Related reading: Part 1 of Ronaldo interview: Sad about the current situation of Manchester United. Wedding after the World Cup. You may cry after retirement.

"After my father passed away, I never attended a funeral again."

Morgan: When one of your Portuguese team-mates, Jota, died in a car accident, it was an incredibly shocking event. Where were you when you learned that he and his brother were killed in this accident?

C Ronaldo: I was in our quiet office with Gil Aarons.

I couldn't believe it when I received the news. I cried so much. This is a very, very difficult time for everyone, very, very sad news for the country, for the family, for the friends, for the teammates.

Morgan: You didn't attend his funeral, and your sister said on social media in response to those who questioned that you just didn't want the whole thing to turn into an unnecessary circus and draw too much attention to you. Is that really what you think?

C Ronaldo: Two things: People can judge me as they like, and as I said, I don't care about that, because when you feel that your "conscience is clear and free," you don't have to worry about what others say.

But there's one thing I never do. Ever since my father died, I've never been to a funeral, yes, never again. Secondly, as you said, and you mentioned, you know me, you know I have a reputation for causing a commotion wherever I go. You know, if I go, the attention will be on me, and I don't want that attention.

I see it, and I'm not criticizing, I'm just saying that I don't like that situation: when you go there and do interviews at certain sensitive moments, talking about him, talking about football. Come on, guys, what is this? I've watched this show. There are certain things in life that I don’t participate in. If you want to be part of that kind of world, good luck to you.

I will live my own way. People can continue to criticize now. Those criticisms of me are over. I feel comfortable with my decision.

"When you see someone, you recognize them instantly, even twenty years later."

Morgan: When you were about 13 years old, something very special happened. At that time you were still in the youth academy of Sporting CP and you were often hungry. You and a friend would go to the local McDonald's, hang out by the back door, and two ladies would give you free burgers. You are very grateful to them because you are really hungry. Later, you tried to find them. Then, recently you bumped into one of these women at the airport. Can you share this story with me?

C Ronaldo: Well, this is an interesting, interesting story. I flew from Funchal to Lisbon. When I got off the plane, we were in a VIP area and one of my friends said: "Cristiano Ronaldo, look who I saw."

I took a look and, you know, when you see someone, even twenty years later, you recognize them immediately. I was with my kids, and you, and everyone.

I gave the lady a big hug, and even my children said, "Dad, what are you doing?" They looked at me, and I told them the story. It felt like...I felt like, wow, life is like a box full of surprises. You never expect a moment like this, but it felt good. Me and my friends, we already know who these people are, one hundred percent sure. Soon, I'll be doing something special. I promise that when I say something, I will try my best to do it. I will do it 100%. One of those people is that girl and we've made contact.

Morgan: What did she say when she saw you?

C Ronaldo: She was a little surprised because she probably never thought that I would recognize her. Likewise, when she saw me she said: "Cristiano Ronaldo?" Maybe she didn't even think about talking to me. Morgan: Did she realize you were the same boy?

C Ronaldo: Yes, she knew. She told me one thing. She said, "Cristiano, you will never imagine that every time you come back to Portugal, I know that I will plan to pick you up at the airport just to see you." I feel very happy.

"And this time, because someone who was supposed to come didn't come, I took his place, so I came. "

I said very happily: "Listen, this is life, and life is wonderful because of this." It's all about moments, chapters and everything.

I told my friends to leave her contact information, and when I have time, I will do something nice and special for those who helped me during that period.

"I will always put loyalty and honesty first"

Morgan: Great story. What’s even more incredible is that your current CEO of Riyadh Victory Club, named Jose Semadeau, is standing over there.

He is the other boy who waited in line for hamburgers at McDonald's with you back then. He is thirteen years old, and so are you. He told me a story that speaks volumes about who you are as a person. He was almost kicked out of the youth academy.

And you, at the age of thirteen, went to the director of the youth training camp and begged him to keep your friend. You also added a fifth bed to a small dormitory with only four beds. Very crowded. You added a fifth bed and he allowed your friend to stay. Later he became a professional player himself, playing in the Premier League and other leagues, and now he is here as the new CEO of Riyadh Victory and is said to be doing a great job. I think he told me actually... but the journey you two have been on together is just amazing.. That could be my last game at that stadium, who knows? I enjoyed that moment, my mom was there, my family was there, it was great.

As for people saying "if Portugal wins the World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo will be the greatest player" - I disagree.

Morgan: Frankly speaking, I believe you are the greatest player in the history of football.

C Ronaldo: Thank you.

Morgan: I also said that Messi is not the best in Argentina’s history, Maradona is.

C Ronaldo: How many World Cups did Argentina win before Messi? Twice, right? But this is normal, these traditional strong teams are used to winning big games. If Brazil wins, no one will be surprised, but if Portugal wins, it is entirely possible and it will really shock the world. But I don’t agree with this standard in my heart. Of course I want to win, as every competitor desires to win. But to be honest, I won’t change my perception of football because of it.

Morgan: Do you think you have what it takes to be the best in history?

C Ronaldo: Of course, in the eyes of many people I am already one of the top players.

Morgan: But "best ever"?

C Ronaldo: To be honest, I don’t care about this anymore. Having seen so many interviews now nothing I say will be surprising, the facts speak for themselves.

Just like some people like my blond hair, and some people prefer my black hair, this is normal. But if I want to use the World Cup to redefine my status, I and we have won three trophies for Portugal. Before that, Portugal had not won anything. This makes me extremely happy.

Morgan: Would you like to win the World Cup?

C Ronaldo: Yes, but this is not obsession. I don't agree with (World Cup defining players) because Portugal have never won a World Cup and we will fight for it. Use this to judge my entire career from the age of 14 to 41? To judge what? Judging by one competition, am I one of the best ever? With six or seven games? Do you think this is fair? This isn't fair.

"Beckham has a good-looking face, but I am 'perfect'"

Morgan: You played football with Beckham. People often compare you to David Beckham, especially your looks. I won't compare him with football, because in my opinion, he is not at the same level as you. But do you think you're better looking than David Beckham?

C Ronaldo: It depends on the situation.

Morgan: Do you think you are more handsome?

C Ronaldo: It depends on the situation, it depends on the situation. Because to me, appearance is not just about the face, appearance is a whole, like this. If you take my identity out of the equation, imagine that I am not Cristiano Ronaldo, but a regular guy in red swimming trunks drinking coconut water in a pavilion on Copacabana Beach. Do you think I have no chance of striking up a conversation with anyone?

Morgan: No, you'll do great. Will definitely do better than me. I can safely say that you will do better than me. I drank coconut water at the beach and no one noticed me.

C Ronaldo: Hahaha, I was joking. It depends on people's point of view, I think it's OK, I look better, he looks better, we both look good.

Morgan: So, you and Beckham. You walk on Copacabana Beach for ten minutes, who is more eye-catching?

C Ronaldo: Not a celebrity?

Morgan: Not a celebrity. Just talk about physical appearance conditions.

C Ronaldo: It’s 100% me.

Morgan: I knew it (laughing), and I agree.

C Ronaldo: Do ​​you agree? Thank you.

C Ronaldo: He also knows that, his face is very beautiful, everything else is ordinary, I am not ordinary, I am 'perfect' (perfecto). (The two then laugh)

Morgan: He has too many tattoos, doesn't he? Don't you think?

C Ronaldo: I don’t know.

Morgan: Do you think he should have tattoo removal surgery? tattoo. I think he's covered in tattoos. Tattoos are literally everywhere.

C Ronaldo: Yeah, but he looks good. He is a very eloquent person and I like him very much.

Ferguson will always have a special place in my heart

Morgan: Are you still in contact with Sir Alex Ferguson? I met him in the Champions League final.

C Ronaldo: Many years ago when I was playing for Manchester United, I often chatted with him. He would come to my house to drink tea, and he would add milk to his tea. He was a good man and he will always have a special place in my heart because he was the source of my spiritual strength. You know, Sir Alex Ferguson really helped me a lot in my life and my playing career.

Morgan: Your father passed away when you were young. Do you think Sir Alex Ferguson will be a bit like your father?

C Ronaldo: Yes, he is like a person who has always guided me in my football career. He is a man of his word, he is always very polite when we talk and I respect him greatly.

Morgan: Among the coaches you have worked with, who is the best you have ever encountered?

C Ronaldo: I have the honor to work with some of the best coaches in the world, so I am a lucky person. It's not correct or fair to say just one of them. A lot of people ask me who my favorite coach is? I'm not that kind of person. What I want to say is: all of them helped me become the Cristiano Ronaldo I am today.

"World peace is my wish, and President Trump is one of the people who can change the world."

Morgan: President Trump, well... a friend of mine got a CR7 jersey from Portugal's European Council President Antonio Costa at the G7 summit in June. You wrote above: "To President Donald J. Trump: Fight for Peace. " What does that mean?

C Ronaldo: World peace is our goal. He is one of those people who can change, help change the world, that's it, that's my main wish. Of course, one of the most important figures is the President of the United States. If we can help each other, we can make this happen.

Because I swear, I can't watch TV. I keep the TV off, I don't watch it, sometimes I watch the news and I can't stand it, I swear I can't. And he is one of the people I want to meet, and I hope that one day if there is an opportunity,

Morgan: I can facilitate that meeting or tell him

Ronaldo: I know he is in Saudi Arabia with our boss MBS. I hope to meet him one day and sit down and talk with him because he's really one of my favorite people. Because I think he can make things happen and I like people like him.

Morgan: I mean, I say no matter what you think, you're Trump, and people have very strong opinions about you, but I think he believes in peace, not war. That makes him unusual for a Republican president of the United States. I've talked to him many times and he really wants peace. I admire what he accomplished in stopping the bombing of Gaza. I admire what he's trying to do with Putin in Ukraine, trying to stop the bombing. You know, I think these are admirable things that he's doing. And from what you said, I think he's trying to honor your wishes.

C Ronaldo: I hope the world will soon move towards peace. That's what I expect, and I'll tell him something. Something no one knows. But maybe one day, if I get the chance, I'll sit down with him and I'll tell him. Maybe, maybe they don't know 100%.

Morgan: Really?

C Ronaldo: Yes.

Morgan: What? Not in this interview?

C Ronaldo: I won’t say it in this interview. But I will tell you, you will be very happy to hear it! You will love it! You will love it!

Morgan: Really?

C Ronaldo: Yes.

"I am the most famous person in the world"

Morgan: You are two of the most famous people on earth, right? You are the person with the most followers on Instagram, and he is the most famous public figure.

C Ronaldo: If we want to make a global comparison - who is more famous? Is it me or is it Donald Trump?

Morgan: Globally? What do you think?

C Ronaldo: I am more famous

Morgan: Really? So you have more Instagram followers. You have more fans than anyone else

C Ronaldo: I think this is true globally. Yes, even on that island, people knew me better than he did.

Morgan: Really? This is an interesting debate. Do you think you will win? Yes, you probably will. You probably will.

C Ronaldo: I think in the world, in the world today, no one is more famous than me.

Morgan: Do you think anyone can become more famous because of social media?

C Ronaldo: Name it, I want to hear your opinion.

C Ronaldo: You and Donald Trump, I think this is a very interesting debate. To say that in my lifetime I would add Princess Diana. Maybe the Queen counts, but not now because they're gone, right? But in my lifetime, perhaps Nelson Mandela will also be the most famous iconic figure. But I think, for now,

C Ronaldo: Michael Jackson

Morgan: Jackson was at his peak, when he was most popular. But I think right now it's you and Donald Trump.

C Ronaldo: This is a good debate topic, a great debate, you can make it happen. I think that would be great. Do you see it now? This is the map, yes, the map of the world.

Morgan: Have you ever been to a place where no one recognized you?

C Ronaldo: There was one 20 years ago. But not anymore.

Morgan: Is there any place you can go now without being recognized? Can you go to an igloo in Iceland? Even there, people know you, right?

C Ronaldo: Yes.

Morgan: Do you like this?

C Ronaldo: No. That's the way it is!

Morgan: I quite like that!

C Ronaldo: No, no, it makes me feel bored, so boring! Yes, that's too much.

Morgan: You can, you can be too famous.

C Ronaldo: I really wish I wasn’t so famous, really, really. It's boring, trust me.

Morgan: But if I say to you, Cristiano Ronaldo, you will have all the success you have as a football player, but you will lose your reputation.

C Ronaldo: I will sign and agree.

Morgan: You can?

C Ronaldo: Of course. 100%.

Morgan: That’s interesting.

C Ronaldo: 100%. I never wanted to be famous. Never wanted to. I wanted to be successful and I knew from a young age that I was going to be, like, a star. But being so famous is something I never, ever, ever wanted. It's boring, trust me. But here's the thing. I was born this way.

Morgan: So you are the most famous, richest, and most successful football player in history. Not bad.

Morgan: Ronaldo, thank you. It's great to talk to you. I hope, listen, I hope it doesn't take another three years to interview me. I hope the gap isn't so long.

Morgan: The interval should be shorter? All right. Shorter

Ronaldo: Of course, but before that you interview my CEO.

Morgan: I thought it would be great to interview him. I totally agree that your win-win story is incredible and I will do this interview.

Morgan: I think my next interview with you can be...

C Ronaldo: We can do something. Imagine me, you, and Mr. Trump. Sitting together at a table. It'll be fun.

Morgan: I think that's a good idea.

C Ronaldo: Different.

Morgan: Yes, like in the White House.

C Ronaldo: Even better.

Morgan: Why not? You have to arrange it. I didn’t even have to buy a plane ticket. I'll go with you.

C Ronaldo: Something different. Great great conversation.

Morgan: I think he'd like it. I mean, to promote the World Cup in his country. What could be better than this? I will make this happen. Make something happen.

C Ronaldo: Okay, perfect.

Morgan: But make sure you don't write me off if I make it happen. Okay?

C Ronaldo: You are also part of the family.

Morgan: We've made a deal. Nice to meet you. Say hello to your family on my behalf.

C Ronaldo: Thank you, Pierce.

Morgan: Congratulations on your upcoming marriage too.

C Ronaldo: Thank you.

Morgan: This is an important moment for men.

C Ronaldo: Thank you.

Morgan: If you need a groomsman, you know where to find me, I'm good at hosting.

C Ronaldo: Thank you everyone. Take care of yourself.

Morgan: Perfect.

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