Cristiano Ronaldo’s Sweet Revenge at Home After Portugal’s Big Win
Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t just lift a trophy — he may have finally earned bragging rights at the dinner table.
The football legend, now 40, shared a humorous moment after Portugal’s nail-biting victory over Spain in the UEFA Nations League final. With a proud but playful grin, he revealed that his kids — who were born in Spain — love to tease him by cheering for the Spanish team just to get a reaction.
“They always say, ‘Spain will win, not you, dad,’” he laughed. “Now that they’ve seen Portugal beat Spain, I think they’ll start giving me a little more respect at home.”
But behind the jokes was a night filled with deep emotion. As the final whistle blew and Portugal celebrated their triumph on penalties, Ronaldo’s tears spoke louder than any goal he’s ever scored.
“This means everything,” he told Sport TV. “Not just for me, but for this team. They deserved this moment. Our families were here… my kids, my wife, my brother, close friends. This kind of joy — it’s hard to put into words.”
For a man who has won nearly every title at club level, Ronaldo made it clear: playing — and winning — for Portugal is an entirely different feeling.
“I’ve lifted so many trophies, but this? This touches the heart. When it’s about your country, it hits deeper,” he said. “I’m proud to lead this group. Being captain of Portugal… it’s more than football. It’s personal.”
And the win came at a physical cost. Ronaldo later admitted he was carrying an injury and nearly didn’t make it through the match.
“I felt it during the warm-up. It had been building for a while,” he said, calmly. “But for Portugal? I would’ve played through anything. If I had to walk off with a broken leg, so be it. This title mattered that much.”
He still managed to score — injury and all — and helped push Portugal to the finish line.
It was a night of pride, of passion, and of quiet vindication — both on the pitch and back home, where his little ones now know: dad always shows up when it counts.
