″ Portugal and Italy are two teams I wanted to see at the Worlds, but unfortunately… ″
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Rui Ferreira
With 2022 to come, Hulk promises to give everything to be in Qatar, where he would like to see Portugal.
After this interview with O JOGO, Atlético Mineiro’s Brazilian international won the Brazilian Cup, another of the titles he intended to add to the list to enrich the excellent year of 2021. Hulk expected “a very difficult final” against Atlético Paranaense, but in the first leg, at “Mineirão”, the former’s fate was practically sealed thanks to a 4-0 victory. Then, in Curitiba, “on a synthetic pitch” that advised caution and “concentration”, the Belo Horizonte club won again, by 2-1. And Hulk scored in both encounters.
What titles do you still dream of winning?
-I dream of winning all the competitions I play. Conquering Libertadores is a dream, because it is a disputed competition. If you have the chance, winning a world cup is another of the titles I’ve always dreamed of. I will continue to work to get there.
Do you believe that you will be called to represent Brazil at the “2022 World Cup, in Qatar?
-It’s a dream, of course, because when we’re playing at a high level, we aim for big things. Playing for the national team is the greatest achievement a professional player can achieve. Next year I will try to make a great season, similar or even better than this one, so if I have the opportunity to enjoy this very special moment.
Did Portugal’s difficulties in qualifying for the World Cup surprise you?
-Of course yes! In Portugal we see great players, who are doing well in their clubs, but football is getting harder and harder. Even having a better selection is not easy to win. I think Portugal and Italy will eliminate Turkey and Macedonia and will face each other in the decision. There are two teams I wanted to see at the Worlds, but unfortunately, one will be on the way.
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