Uruguay’s veteran forward Luis Suárez, now playing for Inter Miami, addressed the press in Miami ahead of Uruguay’s knockout clash with Spain at the World Cup. He praised Lionel Messi’s level, welcomed Neymar’s return, and stressed Uruguay’s experience in high‑pressure situations, urging his teammates to show their "Uruguayan character" on the field.
Portugal winger Francisco Conceição, also speaking in Miami, said there is no obligation for his teammates to feed the ball to Cristiano Ronaldo. He highlighted the need for players to pass to the best‑positioned teammate and emphasized collective effort as Portugal prepares for its next match against Uzbekistan.
Both players used the press conferences to underscore teamwork and preparation as their national sides eye success in the tournament.