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Ronaldo on his club future after Portugal win? 'Nothing will change'

Ronaldo on his club future after Portugal win? 'Nothing will change'

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It was a night of adulation and another trophy for Cristiano Ronaldo as the Portugal star shed tears after helping his team win the Nations League on Sunday.
Ronaldo scored to help Portugal draw level with Spain 2-2 in the final, then watched as his teammates won the penalty shootout 5-3.
"I have many titles with my clubs, but nothing is better than winning for Portugal," Ronaldo said. "These are tears. It's mission accomplished and so much joy."
The 40-year-old Ronaldo was the first to run out onto the field for the pre-game warmup, sparking a huge roar from the Portugal supporters, including many wearing jerseys emblazoned with his name.
His appearance prompted many supporters to pull out their cell phones to record the superstar while they could still see him in action. Ronaldo conceded Saturday that he won't be able to play forever.
That was three days after he helped Portugal to its first win over Germany for 25 years, scoring the winner for a 2-1 victory in the Nations League semifinals.
On Sunday he was driving the team again, though it was initially a frustrating game as his chances were limited by Spain's hard-working defenders.
Nuno Mendes fired Portugal level after Martin Zubimendi opened the scoring for Spain. Then Mikel Oyarzabal put Spain ahead 2-1 at the break.
But Ronaldo was in the right place at the right time to fire home the equalizer from Mendes' deflected cross in the 61st, setting off joyous scenes among his faithful fans. It was Ronaldo's 138th goal for Portugal. Nobody has ever scored more for their country.
Ronaldo kept trying in what was his record-extending 221st appearance for the country, but eventually had to go off exhausted in the 88th to standing ovations from fans and a hug from coach Roberto Martínez.
Ronaldo said he was carrying an injury into the game.
"I had already felt it during the warmup, I had been feeling it for some time, but for the national team, if I had to break my leg, I would have broken it," Ronaldo said. "It's for a trophy, I had to play and I gave it my all."
It also seems that Ronaldo is set to make his sixth World Cup appearance should Portugal qualify for next year's tournament, to be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
"[This win over Spain] gives us confidence to go to the World Cup and see that it's possible to beat any team in the world."
Ronaldo also seemingly answered whether will continue playing with Saudi club Al-Nassr. Earlier in June, he posted "this chapter is over" on social media after the club's last Saudi Pro League game of the season.Asked by reporters on Sunday, he noted that "nothing will change" regarding his club situation and when asked if he would stay with Al-Nassr, he simply replied: "Yes."
On Saturday he quelled rumors that he would play at the Club World Cup with a new team despite "quite a few" offers from participating clubs to play there.
Whatever club Ronaldo plays for, he will keep striving for Portugal.
"I have lived in many countries, I have played for many clubs, but when it's about Portugal, it is always a special feeling," he said.
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