Cristiano Ronaldo, a Portuguese legend, claimed that he now has greater respect at home after his country defeated Spain in the UEFA Nations League final on Sunday.
The 40-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo said after the game that his Spanish-born kids used to mock him at home and support Spain only to irritate him.
“My kids are Spanish, and they tell me in jest that the trophy belongs to Spain,” Ronaldo remarked. “They’ll be more respectful now that they’ve witnessed their father defeat Spain.”
But the football legend’s night wasn’t just jokes. When Portugal celebrated their victory in the penalty shootout, Ronaldo was clearly emotional and could be seen crying with happiness after the final whistle.
He said to Sport TV, “What a joy.” For this generation, which was worthy of such a designation, and for our families, first and foremost. My brother, my wife, my friends, and my kids came here. Portugal’s victory is always unique.
Even after decades of club success, Ronaldo made it clear that winning a national championship feels different.
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“Even though I have won numerous trophies with clubs, nothing compares to representing Portugal. It’s tears. “It’s a lot of joy and duty done,” he remarked. Talking about Portugal usually evokes a certain emotion. It is a source of honor to lead this generation.
Ronaldo’s candid revelation that he played the final with an injury is another example of his unwavering dedication to the national team.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner claimed that she had sensed the injury during the warm-up and that it had been coming for a while.
However, I would leave if I were to break a leg for the national team. I had to compete for the crown, and I did my best; I gave it everything I had. I provided a goal.
