Diogo Costa: We lacked luck but gave our all

Portuguese goalkeeper Diogo Costa said in an interview with RTP that the team had given their all in the match against Spain, but lacked some luck. He also stated that he would gladly exchange his individual performance and saves for the team's victory, and that the whole team was very sad about being eliminated.

On failing to stop Merino's goal

I always believed I could help the team again, but this time I couldn't. We really lacked a bit of luck; one shot hit the crossbar, and another chance was very close to a goal. Sometimes football also requires luck. However, I think our attitude was very good and very positive. In terms of attitude, self-demands, and mentality, we have tried our best. I think we have given our all, but as I said, we lacked a bit of luck.

Has his reputation been enhanced by this FIFA World Cup?

For me, the most important thing is the team's victory. I know I have to rely on my teammates on the field to win, and if possible, I would trade my individual performance for a victory.

Asked if he would trade individual awards and saves for victory

Of course, winning is always the most important thing. Now we are all very sad.

Did this generation of Portuguese players have a chance to become FIFA World Cup champions?

Yes, of course, they had the ability. We have that strength. It's just that for various reasons, we couldn't do it. But both physically and mentally, we always gave our all, hoping to show the character of this country together. Everyone knows that we really wanted to dedicate this FIFA World Cup to two very special people for us, but we couldn't, which makes us even sadder.

Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes in tears

As I said, we have always strived for victory, we have always longed to win, and we are willing to give everything for it. When it cannot be achieved, this feeling is very painful, and it is painful for our country.

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