Ronaldo: I will stay in Riyadh to win, and Portugal can compete with any strong team next year s World Cup

Football     11:03am, 9 June 2025
Early this morning, in the final of the UEFA League A League, Portugal beat Spain 5-3 in the penalty shootout to win the championship (both sides kicked 2-2 in 120 minutes, and Ronaldo scored the second goal for the team). Ronaldo was interviewed after the game.

About my future

Nothing will change, will I stay in Riyadh to win? Yes.

About my tears after the game, it was tears of joy, winning for Portugal is always special, I have won many personal honors, but nothing can be more exciting than winning for the national team. I am very eager for this victory. At lunch today, I also discussed with some teammates that our generation of players deserve this honor. In addition to our own efforts, we also need a little luck. In the end we won the final and we deserve this victory, which will also give us confidence that Portugal can compete with any strong team next year's World Cup.

Pay tribute to Portugal coach Martinez

Our generation of players deserve this honor... Especially coach Martinez, it is unfair to people and him. The outside world has put too much pressure on him. He is the right candidate to lead the Portuguese national team. Martinez is very passionate about training and competitions, and I know you can't see what's going on behind the scenes, he and his coaching staff are very dedicated.

In addition, Martinez is not a Portuguese, which makes me appreciate him more and he deserves more respect. This time we are in Germany, defeating the German team and Spain team to win the UEFA League championship, and the work of the players and coaching team should be recognized.

Ronaldo's goal in today's game: