In this video
- Asked in translation about Cristiano Ronaldo not thanking the fans, Dias called it 10 to 20 seconds of frustration, nothing next to over 20 years of commitment to Portugal.
- Asked in translation if he can guarantee there is no friction in the squad, Dias said training today would show the players smiling and happy. It is a new cycle, with two wins so far.
- Asked in translation if he could soon be the main captain, Dias said time will tell. At least since he arrived, Portugal have always gone by international caps, and things happen as they have to.
- Asked in translation about tomorrow's game, Dias said matches there are really not easy, against an efficient, complete and dangerous team. Only Portugal's best version can come and win.
- Asked in translation what has changed in Portugal's defending, Dias said a lot. His reunion with Jorge Jesus was positive, and things are easier when they make sense.
- Asked in translation about his tackle as Haaland was almost celebrating a goal, Dias said it is simply his job, what he is there for.
- Asked in translation how senior players see Ronaldo leaving without thanking the fans, Dias said he does not think any of them, himself included, gives it as much importance as the question did.
- Asked in translation whether Manchester City's situation, and a possible penalty, worries him, Dias said he will not comment on anything not related to the national team.
Rúben Dias press conference ahead of Denmark vs Portugal
One of Portugal’s captains answers questions about Cristiano Ronaldo’s walk-off after the win in Norway.
Rúben Dias says it was “20 seconds” of frustration that is nothing compared with Ronaldo’s 20-plus years of commitment to the national team, and that five minutes later the whole squad was celebrating together in the dressing room.
He says there is no friction in the Portuguese camp and that he speaks for himself, Bernardo Silva and Bruno Fernandes, and none of them gives the Ronaldo walk-off as much importance as the press has. Asked whether he could become Portugal’s main captain, he says “time will tell” and that the armband follows the number of caps.
In this press conference:Rúben Dias talks about Denmark vs Portugal in the Nations League. He calls Denmark efficient, complete and dangerous, praises Joachim Andersen and Rasmus Højlund, and says only Portugal’s best version can win in Copenhagen.
He also explains what has changed in the defence under Jorge Jesus, his former coach, talks about his goal-saving block against Norway, and refuses to comment on Manchester City’s charges, saying: “I won’t comment on anything that isn’t about the national team.&
