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With a measured tone, as the occasion demands, but without shying away from high aspirations. That's how Rúben Dias views Portugal's participation in the World Cup.
In an interview with FIFA, the Portuguese central defender praised the quality assured by the squad selection, expressing his desire to see the team develop and showcase all its acclaimed talent on the field.
«Every competition is a fresh start. But in all of them, we've made progress. We have many quality players, several playing at the highest level, who understand how to handle pressure,» he analyzed.
«For me, the most crucial aspect is how we react after the first setback. That will define the remainder of the competition. How we manage difficulties will show how far we can truly go,» he added.
When directly questioned about Portugal's potential ceiling, the 29-year-old player maintained his usual caution.
«More than just belief, I feel we have ambition. We're keeping our feet on the ground, we know how tough it will be and how much work we need to put in. Belief will have to grow throughout the competition, game by game, step by step, after each challenge,» he summarized, concluding: «With humility, but more ambitious than ever.»
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