Cristiano Ronaldo will never stop winning. Sunday evening, in Munich, the five-time Ballon d'Or won its third title with Portugal by winning the final of the League of Nations at the expense of Spain (2-2, 5-3 TAB). A success in which he has greatly participated. Four days after scoring the goal of victory against Germany in half (2-1), he scored that of equalization against Roja, at the time of play (61e).
And it was in tears that the five -time golden ball (40) left the lawn of the Allianz Arena, moved to having added a second league of nations to its record, after that of 2019, in addition to Euro 2016. “It is joy, the accomplished duty and the emotion of having wonhe reacted. This generation deserved it so much. Especially the coach (Roberto Martinez, in office since January 2023, editor's note). What they did to him was unfair. They criticized her a lot. »»
“It's always special to raise a trophy for the national teamhe added. Even if I have already won this one, for me, it is as if it were the first. It is special for our nation, for the Portuguese people. My children and my wife… They are Spanish, they always joke to bother me by singing 'Spain, Spain'. Seeing their father beat Spain, they will respect him more. That's also why it's special. »»
It's official for Cristiano Ronaldo!
This title officially puts an end to the 2024-2025 season of “CR7” which, he has already confirmed, will not compete in the Club World Cup despite a contractual situation which would have enabled him to join a team participating.
“I have had a lot of contacts, there are things that seem relevant to me, others that are nothe revealed on Saturday. As the other says, we cannot do everything. You have to think short, medium and long term. »»
And this reflection will lead him to extend the adventure in Saudi Arabia, where he has been playing for two and a half years. “Nothing is going to change practically. Will it be in Al-Nassr? Yes “he announced after the coronation of the Seleçao. It is therefore in Riyadh, where he receives 200 million euros per season, that Cristiano Ronaldo will write the last chapter of his career. And prepare the 2026 World Cup, its last major meeting with Portugal.
