At 40, the timeless striker was captain of his country – for his 221st selection – against Spain in Munich, with a major trophy at stake. He scored during this meeting, carrying his total record of international goals at 138.
Ronaldo had to be replaced in the 88th minute, preventing him from participating in the overtime and a spinning penalty shootout, but his team finally managed to snatch the ultimate victory, Portugal winning 5-3 on penalties.
Cristiano Ronaldo will not compete in the Club World Cup.
CR7, which melted into tears after the epic victory of Portugal thanks to Ruben Neves, said later that he was injured. He said: ” I had already felt him in heating, I had been feeling it for a while. But for the national team, if I had to break my leg, I would. It's a title, I had to play and I gave everything, I went as far as possible. I scored a goal.»»
“If I had to break my leg …”
Ronaldo is one of the most titled players in history, but he said about his second title in the League of Nations: “ I am so happy. Winning for Portugal is very special. I have won many titles, but nothing is more beautiful than winning for Portugal. »»
“Tears and the sense of duty accomplished. It's beautiful. This is our nation. We are a little nation, but with a great ambition. I have lived in many countries, I have played for many clubs, but when we talk about Portugal, it is a particular feeling. Being the captain of this generation is a source of pride. »»
“Winning a title is still the highest point of a national team. The future is thinking in the short term. I was injured and it was too much, too much … I gave the best of myself, because for the national team, you have to give the best of yourself. ”
Ronaldo can now rest his endoloris members after a well -deserved summer break. He will not participate in the FIFA club World Cup, despite rumors, and must make a decision concerning his contract with Al-Nassr, a Saudi pro league club, which expires.
