Portugal interantional and Inter midfielder, Joao Mario, spoke to Inter TV about the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia next summer.
He firstly recalled his first memories of watching the World Cup.
“My first World Cup was 2002. That Portuguese team was very strong and has remained a part of Portuguese footballing history.”
The 24-year-old, who has made nine appearances this season then revealed his personal World Cup Dream.
“I always dreamed of being able to play in the World Cup and now I have the opportunity to do just that. Now I want to give everything of myself and hope I can win it too.”
Joao Mario was part of the Portugal side that won Euro 2016 last summer in France and his international success contributed toward him sealing a €45 million move to Inter from Sporting Lisbon that summer. His time with Inter may not last much longer if circulating reports are to be believed which suggest an exit, possibly as early as January, could be on the cards.
I guess it’s everyone concern to play at WC, especially player whose NT qualified, would have extra motivation to be selected.
Hope this extra motivation could give extra incentive and bring Inter to the top2 in the league.
He wants to go with Portugal to Russia next summer but with no football at Inter he won´t meaning he´ll seek an exit in January if he isn’t playing regularly by then
Even without regular football he’s a shoe in. He absolutely killed it today as well.
this guy was a decent cmf, he can even play rw possibly if candreva needs a sub and splaetti doesnt wanna risk cancelo or karamoah
A decent cmf, I agree. But his strong points are his running, dribbling and passing. He can’t shoot, can’t tackle, can’t head and isn’t the most robust. He has talent but he still needs some work. He can either stay and practice shooting so we can used him as AMF/Winger or he can bulk up and play as a CMF. It’s up to him but I regret selling Banega for him: now that guy was class, just needed a good coach.