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I believe we can win, says Ronaldo

Xinhua, July 7, 2016 Adjust font size:

Cristiano Ronaldo said here on Wednesday that he believed Portugal can win the title of the European Championship.

Ronaldo, who scored the first and created the second in Portugal's 2-0 win over Wales, said after that semifinal match, "I've always said my dream was to win a trophy with Portugal. We're closer to doing it and I believe that we'll win.

"With a lot of work, humility and the spirit of self-sacrifice, which I have always shown in my career, these sorts of things are doable."

The Real Madrid super star, playing his fourth European Championship, added, "It's what we have dreamt of since the beginning. We knew it would be a long road and we're still in the tournament. We have believed right from the start. We had difficult moments, but it's like I always say: It is better to start poorly and have a positive ending.

"The players deserve it, the coach deserves it. The entire medical staff as well. They have been doing an excellent job with the players' fitness. We haven't won anything yet as I said a few days ago, but the dream is still alive." Endit