RONALDO CELEBRATES PORTUGAL'S 5-3 WIN OVER SPAIN.
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RONALDO CELEBRATES PORTUGAL'S 5-3 WIN OVER SPAIN.

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Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has celebrated a triumphant moment as his team won the UEFA Nations League title, beating Spain 5-3 in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw in regular time. 


Ronaldo's 138th international goal took the match to a shootout, and Diogo Costa's crucial save from Alvaro Morata's penalty kick sealed the win for Portugal.


Ronaldo, who was overcome with emotion, breaking down in tears after the final whistle, dedicated the win to his family and friends who witnessed the match, noting that winning for Portugal is always special, as he has many titles with clubs, but nothing is better than winning for his country.


This victory marks Portugal's second UEFA Nations League title, and Ronaldo's third international trophy. 


The 40-year-old captain expressed pride in leading his generation to success, declaring that being captain of this generation is a source of pride and winning a title is always the pinnacle in a national team.

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Published on June 9, 2025
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