Cristiano Ronaldo Portugal opened its retirement plans after living the UEFA Nations League title. Ronaldo was seen in tears by defeating Spain 5-3 at a penalty shootout at Alianz Arena in Munich, Germany.
Ronaldo’s target in Portugal vs Spain final
Ronaldo scored an important goal in Shikhar’s clash Nations league 2025. In the 61st minute, the 40-year-old Lakshya helped his team match the score 2–2. Even after the end of the match draw after extra time, the game became more dramatic as a game Portugal Defeated Spain on a penalty shootout.
Portugal vs Spain Penalty Shootout
Portugal players won a famous 5-3 win over penalty.
Penalty 1: Portugal – Gondalo Ramos – Lakshya
Penalty 1: Spain – Mikel Merino – Target
Penalty 2: Portugal – Vitina – target
Penalty 2: Spain – Alex Bena – target
Penalty 3: Portugal – Bruno Fernandes – Target
Penalty 3: Spain – Isco – Target
Penalty 4: Portugal – Nuno Mendes – Target
Penalty 4: Spain – Alvaro Morata – Miss
Penalty 5: Portugal – Ruben Navs – Target
Ronaldo on retirement
Cristiano Ronaldo looked very emotional after Portugal’s victory. After the match, the Star Player shared a major update on his retirement. It should be noted that Ronaldo will be 41 years old at the time of FIFA World Cup 2026 and there is speculation on their return.
“You know how old I am already. I am close to the end than being in the beginning, but I have to enjoy every moment. If I was not seriously injured, I will keep walking,” Ronaldo expressed reporters.
Ronaldo on winning for the country
Ronaldo said, “I have many titles with my clubs, but there is nothing better than winning for Portugal. These are tears. It is a mission and very happy.”
Ronaldo and one injury in the final
Ronaldo also revealed that he suffered an injury to the summit against Spain.
Ronaldo said, “I had already felt it during the warm -up, I was feeling it for some time, but for the national team, if I had to break my leg, I would break it,” Ronaldo said.
He said, “This is for a trophy, I had to play and gave it everything.”
He said, “I have been in many countries, I have played for many clubs, but when it is about Portugal, it always has a special feeling,” he concluded.
Portugal’s second title win
Portugal won its first nation league title in the inaugural season – 2019. He defeated the Netherlands 1–0 in the final clash.
