Cristiano Ronaldo says he will "speak when he wants" and his row with Manchester United will not "shake" his Portugal team at the World Cup.
Ronaldo, 37, said he felt "betrayed by the club" and stated he had "no respect" for manager Erik ten Hag.
"In my life, the best timing is always my timing," Ronaldo said on Monday.
Making a surprise appearance at a news conference, the Portugal captain said: "I don't have to think about what other people think. I speak when I want. The players know me really well for many years and know the type of person I am.