Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo says 'the support Ireland fans give to the national team, it's lovely'

The 40-year-old insists he expects a tough game from Ireland at the Aviva Stadium.

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of a press conference at the Aviva Stadium. Pic: Brian Lawless/PA Wire.

Cristiano Ronaldo is adamant he enjoys playing at the Aviva Stadium despite the likelihood of him being booed on Thursday once he leads Portugal into World Cup qualification battle.

Both teams are relying on a result from the penultimate qualifier – a win for Portugal to secure a place in North America next year and Ireland to keep alive their slim playoff hopes.