Pepe recalled the first time he met Ronaldo: When he was 17 years old, he ate an apple and went to the gym after training in the afternoon.

While attending the event on the last day of the Portuguese Football Summit, Portuguese football legend Pepe talked about the deep friendship between himself and Cristiano Ronaldo.

■About Cristiano Ronaldo

Pepe said: "What's interesting is that I actually met Cristiano Ronaldo's family first, that was in Madeira. I first met him when I went to Sporting Lisbon for pre-season training in 2003, and our relationship started then. At that time, we had to train twice a day. He was only 17 years old, and he would go to the gym at two o'clock in the afternoon just eating a pear or apple. This just shows what kind of person he is. "

"It is not easy to maintain the peak and continue to break records for so many years. A true leader always sets an example, rather than relying on authority or orders. A good leader does not impose himself on others, but leads everyone by example, whether it is work, diet, rest, recovery, respect for others, and desire to win. Like. In this way, a culture can be formed in a team of 25 players with different personalities and ideas. The most important thing is that we represent the country and everyone wants to win, no matter who it is, everyone has to do their best for the team's victory. "

■ Regarding whether Portugal has a chance to win the World Cup

Pepe replied: "Cristiano Ronaldo and I will not discuss this issue specifically. In the national team, we focus more on the day-to-day work. At a certain stage, we don’t think too much about the future. What matters now is today's game and the game against Hungary. When the World Cup comes, we will have time to discuss, analyze the opponents we may face, study their strengths and weaknesses bit by bit, and see if we can help Portugal win such an important championship trophy. "