In the first round of the UEFA Europa League group stage on June 19, Portugal won a thrilling 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic by virtue of Conceição Jr.'s strike. After the match, the hero of Portugal accepted the media interview and shared his excitement at this moment.
Junior Conceição said that representing his country and contributing key goals made him feel immensely happy and proud. He said, "I feel immensely happy in this moment and it is an honor to represent my country and play for everyone. I was eager to contribute to the team and I'm glad I was able to do so." He described the moment he scored as a moment of "immense happiness" and emphasized that the victory gave him a strong sense of pride.
Conceição Jr. made special mention of his family, who have been a source of motivation for him to persevere to the end. He said, "My father, my mother, my girlfriend, my siblings are here to support me, and there are many others who have also come to the venue. This win I want to dedicate to them because they have endured so much for me." He confessed that he not only wanted to bring joy to all Portuguese people, but more importantly to his family.
Speaking about the support of his teammates, Conceição Jr. said gratefully, "My teammates have come to congratulate me, which gives me a warm feeling. We all know that the game of soccer is not just about the starting eleven, but the players who come on as substitutes can also change the game. Each of us must always be ready and that's what I did today."
