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Ronaldo Says He Played and Scored with Injury to Help Portugal Win Nations League Final
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo revealed he played the UEFA Nations League final with an injury. After helping Portugal secure a win over Spain on Sunday, the 40-year-old said he felt the injury during the warm-up but decided to push through because the match was too important to miss.
Speaking to reporters, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner said he would have played even with a broken leg for his country. “I had been feeling it for some time during the warm-up,” Ronaldo explained. “But for the national team, if I had to break a leg, I’d still go out there. It’s a trophy. I gave everything I had and even scored a goal.”
He added that despite the pain, he forced himself to keep going because representing his country means pushing beyond limits. Ronaldo’s goal helped Portugal draw 2-2 with Spain after extra time, before they triumphed 5-3 in the penalty shootout at the Allianz Arena in Munich.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup may have come to an end, but fans are still talking about its historic entertainment lineup.
From the opening ceremony to the first-ever FIFA World Cup halftime show and the closing ceremony, the tournament featured performances from some of the biggest artists in the world.
Some of the performers included:
- Madonna
- BTS
- Shakira
- Burna Boy
- Justin Bieber
- Chris Martin (Coldplay)
- Jennifer Hudson
- Robbie Williams
- Nicole Scherzinger
- Laura Pausini
- Post Malone
- PS22 Chorus
- Gustavo Dudamel and orchestra
Football legend Thierry Henry has reacted to Lionel Messi’s emotional response after Argentina lost the 2026 FIFA World Cup final to Spain.
It can be recalled that Spain defeated Argentina to lift the 2026 World Cup trophy. While Spain celebrated their victory, cameras captured Messi in tears after the final whistle.
Henry said Messi’s reaction showed just how much the game still means to him.
“Look at what it means to him. If you ever had any doubt about whether the guy still has any fire in his belly, look at him. Look at what it means.”
He added “You won already. And look at the guy. Look at the passion, desire and the love that he has for his country and how much he puts into it.”
Football legend Rio Ferdinand has shared his prediction ahead of the FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.
While many have backed different teams to lift the trophy, Ferdinand said some fans have underestimated Argentina’s quality.
He said “I find it difficult to bet against Argentina. They have demonstrated remarkable character, determination, and resilience. I believe people have been somewhat disrespectful by calling them an average team; they are not.”
He continued “I think it is inappropriate and disrespectful. If you are saying that, you clearly do not watch enough football, as they are an excellent team, and in challenging situations, they become even better and stronger. However, I do believe Spain will win the match.”
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