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Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Sport
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At 40, Cristiano Ronaldo Breaks More Records as Portugal Topple Germany
At 40, Cristiano Ronaldo Breaks More Records as Portugal Topple Germany originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Cristiano Ronaldo scores for Portugal once again in their 2-1 win over Germany at the Allianz Arena. Portugal reaches the UEFA Nations League Final thanks to an epic comeback in the second half. Advertisement Ronaldo's winning goal arrived in the 68th minute of the game after the equalizer came in the 63rd minute, thanks to a great goal by Sergio Conceicao. Ronaldo extends a streak for Portugal with his goal that could lead to another trophy for his national team. Today's goal makes it the fourth time Ronaldo has contributed to Portugal reaching a final. Ronaldo helped guide Portugal to three finals in the past, and he did it by scoring or assisting in the semifinals. Finals Portugal reached with Cristiano Ronaldo EURO 2004 Final (1 Goal and 1 Assist) EURO 2016 Final (1 Goal and 1 Assist) UEFA Nations League Final 2019 (3 Goals) UEFA Nations League Final 2025 (1 Goal) Portugal Makes History vs Germany This is Portugal's first victory over Germany since 2000. This is also Portugal's first time defeating Germany in their country since 1985. Portugal reaches their second UEFA Nations League final in its history. Ronaldo has the chance to reach three international trophies with the Portuguese national team on Sunday against France or Spain. Ronaldo's Goalscoring Record after turning 30 Currently 40 years old, Ronaldo's goalscoring record continues to impress soccer fans around the world. Since turning 30 ten years ago, his goal record with the Portugal national team is higher than the records of other elite strikers. Advertisement He scored 85 goals for Portugal after turning 30. It is higher than the all-time top scorers of elite national teams like Brazil, Germany, and England. Neymar is the all-time goalscorer for the Brazilian national team, but his record is 79 goals. Harry Kane scored a total of 71 goals for England, which is less than Ronaldo's record after turning 30. Ronaldo continues to chase the elusive 1000-goal mark. He is currently at 937 career goals. Retirement is not in the plans of Ronaldo anytime soon, despite being 40. The world awaits to see if he continues his career at Al Nassr, or elsewhere. Advertisement Related: Neymar Faces New Dilemma That Risks His Future At Santos FC Related: Only Man United - Bruno Fernandes Shares Bold Reason Why He Rejected Al Hilal This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Lamine Yamal Fires Back at Criticism With Latest Social Media Post
Lamine Yamal Fires Back at Criticism With Latest Social Media Post originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Lamine Yamal became the target of much online criticism after the UEFA Nations League Final on Sunday between Portugal and Spain. The teenager is known for his confidence on and off the pitch. Advertisement Yamal has posted messages online before important matches to let the world know his confidence in winning the game for his team. He did it again before the final this past weekend as Spain were about to face Portugal for the UEFA Nations League. On the day of the final, Yamal posted an image of himself on his Instagram story and wrote, "Born for this." The young star would prove himself to be influential on the pitch after posting messages on his social media, but on that day, Yamal and Spain were not the winners. This led to much criticism of Yamal. Memes, videos, and discussion about his performance and his attitude after the game surged on social media. Advertisement The teenager has made his first Instagram post after the final and left an indirect message towards the ones criticizing him. Lamine Yamal's Response Lamine Yamal posted multiple images in one Instagram post for fans to see. The Spanish star seems to be on vacation as the season has fully ended for him. In one of the slides of his Instagram photos on this post, he left a message that addresses the critics he has been receiving over the past few days. Lamine Yamal: "They complain about the bad, and take advantage of the good." Many soccer fans interpret the message as people complaining about bad players and abusing players who play well. Yamal is considered one of the best players in the world, but after one poor game, lots of critics arrived. Lamine Yamal vs Portugal Lamine Yamal usually steps up when the stakes are high, and it was the first time the world got to see a clash between two soccer generations. Advertisement It was the first time fans witnessed Cristiano Ronaldo go up against Yamal, and it happened in a final. Ronaldo stepped up in a crucial moment, when he scored the 2-2 equalizer for Portugal in the second half. Yamal struggled to showcase his flair and dribbling abilities against Portugal's Nuno Mendes and had one of the worst games of his career. Many soccer fans were shocked that Yamal did not have his best game due to the high standards he now holds. Yamal registered a total of four shots. He had two shots on target, one shot off target, and a shot blocked. He lost 10 duels during the game and only had one successful dribble. He played a total of 105 minutes until he was subbed off before the second half of extra time. He did not participate in the penalty shootout, where Spain lost 5-3. Advertisement Related: Cristiano Ronaldo Hints 'Short' Future after Winning UEFA Nations League with Portugal Related: Cristiano Ronaldo Responds to Idea of Playing Alongside Lionel Messi This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Cristiano Ronaldo's zodiac sign and his remarkable traits
On 9th June 2025, football fans around the world witnessed another legendary moment as Cristiano Ronaldo , at 40 years old, led Portugal to victory in the UEFA Nations League Final against Spain in Germany. Ronaldo scored the equalising goal, and Portugal went on to win in a thrilling penalty shootout. Even at this age, his passion, drive, and leadership continue to inspire millions. Cristiano Ronaldo was born on February 5, making him an Aquarius by zodiac sign. Aquarius is known for its unique qualities, and many of these perfectly match Ronaldo's personality, both on and off the field. One of the most admired traits of Aquarius is determination. Ronaldo's dedication to his training, fitness, and performance is unmatched. He has never settled for average and always pushes himself to be better, proving that age is just a number when you have a strong will. Aquarius individuals are also visionary and forward-thinking. Ronaldo has often spoken about his goals, not just in football but also in life. He has built a legacy not only as a player but also as a role model and businessman. His ability to stay ahead of trends and evolve with time reflects the futuristic nature of his sign. Another powerful Aquarian trait is individuality. Ronaldo has always stood out, not just for his skills but also for his confidence and style. Aquarius people don't follow the crowd—they lead it. Ronaldo's unique presence on the field, his signature celebrations, and his bold decisions highlight this perfectly. Lastly, Aquarius is associated with humanitarian values. Ronaldo is known for his generous donations and efforts to help those in need, whether it's funding hospitals or supporting children's causes. In every way, Ronaldo continues to embody the strength and spirit of an Aquarius—driven, original, and unstoppable. Discover everything about astrology at the Times of India , including daily horoscopes for Aries , Taurus , Gemini , Cancer , Leo , Virgo , Libra , Scorpio , Sagittarius , Capricorn , Aquarius , and Pisces .
Hindustan Times
09-06-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Cristiano Ronaldo's blunt response ends all speculation regarding his future with Saudi club Al-Nassr
Portugal talisman Cristiano Ronaldo put an end to all speculation, confirming he is going nowhere from Saudi club Al-Nassr. The forward's contract was set to expire on June 30 and there were rumours of the Portugal star moving away from the club. However, after the Nations League win, Ronaldo confirmed he is going nowhere. Portugal defeated Spain 5-3 on penalties to win their second Nations League title at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany. Ronaldo registered the equalising goal before being substituted in the 88th minute of the match. Speaking after the UEFA Nations League Final, Ronaldo revealed that he was being courted by several clubs participating in the FIFA Club World Cup but he intends to stay at Al Nassr. 'Future? Nothing will change. Al Nassr? Yes,' said Ronaldo while speaking to reporters. In May 2025, Al Nassr's sporting director, Fernando Hierro, stated that the club was negotiating with Ronaldo regarding the latter's contract extension. He was also candid enough to admit that the club was facing competition to retain the services of the five-time Ballon d'Or winner. Also Read: Cristiano Ronaldo drops major retirement hint after Portugal win Nations League As per reports, Ronaldo, 40, also had a lucrative offer from an unnamed Brazilian club. Last month, the Portugal forward gave a hint, saying he could leave the club after Al Nassr's season-ending match at Al Fateh. He had then taken to social media to post, "This chapter is over. The story? Still being written." Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr in December 2022 after parting ways with Manchester United. For the second season in a row, the 40-year-old finished as the top-scorer in the Saudi Pro League. He registered 25 league goals this season. However, this effort was not enough for the club to go all the way, as Al Nassr finished in a disappointing third spot. Hence, the club also missed out on a spot in next season's AFC Champions League. Ronaldo might have scored 99 goals in 105 matches for the Saudi club but he has missed out on major trophies, winning just the Arab Club Champions Cup in 2023 since his arrival. Speaking about the Nations League Final, Ronaldo scored his 138th international goal as he extended his lead as the highest goal-scorer in international football, ahead of Argentina's Lionel Messi and India's Sunil Chhetri. 'Winning for Portugal is always special. I have many titles with clubs, but nothing is better than winning for Portugal. It's tears. It's duty done and a lot of joy,' said Ronaldo.
Boston Globe
08-06-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Portugal beats Spain in penalty shootout to win Nations League
Ronaldo had kept Portugal in the game when he equalized in the 61st minute with his record-extending 138th international goal after Mikel Oyarzabal had given Spain a halftime lead. 40. Years. Old. 🐐 More angles of Ronaldo's equalizer for Portugal in the UEFA Nations League Final 🇵🇹 — FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) Oyarzabal squeezed the ball past Costa in the 45th after Pedri played him in. 'It's a shame and it's tough, but with time it will be more appreciated,' Oyarzabal said. 'We struggled more in the second half, we were tired. The substitutions helped them. But we are proud of our team and we will fight to be close to winning a title again.' Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Spain, still the European champion, failed to display the cohesion and fluency in attack that put five goals past France in the semifinal on Thursday. Advertisement There was an element of fortune about the opening goal scored by Martin Zubimendi in the 21st when Portugal's defense failed to deal with Lamine Yamal's cross. Nuno Mendes leveled five minutes later when he drilled a low shot inside the far post. The 22-year-old left back was the player of the match — providing the cross that was deflected kindly for Ronaldo to score his equalizer, keeping Yamal in check, then confidently scoring his penalty in the shootout. Advertisement Ronaldo was already off by then. He had gone off, exhausted, to standing ovations and a hug from coach Roberto Martínez in the 88th. In his previous game, Ronaldo led Portugal to its first win over Germany for 25 years. For Mendes and Paris Saint-Germain teammates Gonçalo Ramos, João Neves, and Vitinha, it was their second trophy in a little more than a week after winning the Every penalty from the UEFA Nations League Final between Portugal and Spain 🎥 — FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) Kylian Mbappé led France to third place earlier Sunday with a 2-0 win over host nation Germany in Stuttgart. The Real Madrid star scored his 50th goal for France before setting up the other as Les Bleus rallied after a lethargic start.
