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Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo breaks down in tears, falls to knees after Portugal beat Spain in Nations League final
Cristiano Ronaldo broke down in tears after securing his third international trophy (Image via X/@UEFAEuro & OptusSport) Football legend and Portugal icon Cristiano Ronaldo added a third international trophy to his cabinet as he led his side to the summit of the UEFA Nations League on Sunday at the Allianz Arena in Munich. Coming up against a Spain team that hadn't lost a single away game in their last 10 outings in the competition, the inaugural Nations League winners showed incredible resilience to force the game to extra-time and ultimately seal the win on penalties. As Portugal claimed victory from spot kicks, Ronaldo took center stage for his emotional reaction. The 40-year-old, overcome with passion, let the tears flow as he dropped to his knees the moment Ruben Neves' kick went in. Akin to his reaction in the 2016 UEFA Euro final against France, Ronaldo broke down in tears as he added another trophy to his long list of honours. The win meant that Portugal became the first team in the history of the Nations League to win the competition twice. — OptusSport (@OptusSport) Ronaldo's involvement in the game was not limited to that, as he scored the all-important equalizer to pull his team back into the game, halfway through the second half. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Walgreens Keeps Quiet About This '9 Pills for $7' Generic Cialis Deal Friday Plans Get Offer Undo Ronaldo's goal came in the 61st minute, when a deflected cross from goal scorer Nuno Mendes fell invitingly in front of the forward who had placed himself at the far post. Beating his marker with ease, the No 7's volley found its way into the back of the net. Poll Will Ronaldo win another international trophy? No, this was his last with Portugal Yes, he will win the 2026 World Cup Ronaldo was then taken off in the 88th minute owing to an injury and was replaced by PSG forward Goncalo Ramos. Ronaldo's teary-eyed reaction to winning the final has gone viral on social media, with fans pouring in messages of support and congratulations for the five-time Ballon d'Or winner. Cristiano Ronaldo's post on X after winning the UEFA Nations League over Spain (Image via X) Up next, the Portuguese talisman will look to earn his side qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Business Upturn
4 days ago
- Sport
- Business Upturn
Spain vs Portugal: Head-to-head record ahead of the 2025 UEFA Nations League final
By Aman Shukla Published on June 6, 2025, 20:40 IST The UEFA Nations League Final 2025 is set to be an electrifying clash as Spain and Portugal, two European football powerhouses, face off on June 8, 2025, at the Allianz Arena in Munich. With both teams vying to become the first to win the Nations League title twice, their storied rivalry adds extra anticipation to this high-stakes match. This article dives into the Spain vs Portugal head-to-head record and key historical matches to optimise your understanding of this epic showdown. Spain vs Portugal Head-to-Head Record: A Historical Overview Spain and Portugal have met 40 times in competitive and friendly matches, with Spain holding a slight edge in their historical encounters. According to comprehensive football statistics, the head-to-head breakdown is as follows: Total Matches Played : 40 Spain Wins : 17 Portugal Wins : 6 Draws : 17 Spain Goals Scored : 77 Portugal Goals Scored: 45 This rivalry, rooted in the Iberian Peninsula's rich footballing culture, dates back to 1921. Spain's dominance is evident in their goal tally and win count, but Portugal's resilience has often led to tightly contested draws, with 17 matches ending level. Key Historical Matches 2018 World Cup Group Stage (3-3 Draw): A thrilling encounter saw Cristiano Ronaldo score a hat-trick for Portugal, matched by Spain's Diego Costa (2 goals) and Nacho. This high-scoring draw showcased the attacking prowess of both sides. 2010 World Cup Round of 16 (Spain 1-0): Spain's David Villa scored the decisive goal, knocking Portugal out and paving the way for Spain's eventual World Cup triumph. 2004 UEFA Euro Group Stage (Portugal 1-0): Nuno Gomes' strike gave Portugal a rare competitive win over Spain, boosting their campaign as hosts. 2022-23 UEFA Nations League: June 2, 2022 (1-1 Draw) : Álvaro Morata scored for Spain, with Ricardo Horta equalizing for Portugal. September 27, 2022 (Spain 1-0): Morata's late goal secured Spain's first win on Portuguese soil in 19 years, clinching a spot in the 2023 Nations League Finals. PortugalspainUEFA Nations League Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Mint
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Germany vs Portugal, UEFA Nations League Semifinals: Live Streaming, timings, head-to-head, predicted lineups and more
Germany and Portugal are set to face each other in the semifinals of the UEFA Nations League in a high-stakes encounter. The match will be played at the Allianz Arena in Munich. The winner of the game will meet either Spain or France in the final clash, while the loser will feature in the third-place battle. While Germany will seek to reach their first Nations League final, Portugal will be eyeing a second title, having won in the 2019 edition. Here is everything you need to know about the match. The match between the two European Giants will be on June 5, Thursday in India and June 4, Wednesday in the US. The match will begin at 12:30 AM IST and 3:00 PM ET. March 23: Germany 3-3 Italy (Home) March 20: Italy 1-2 Germany (Away) November 19: Hungary 1-1 Germany (Away) November 16: Germany 7-0 Bosnia (Home) October 14: Germany 1-0 Netherlands (Home) March 23: Portugal 5-2 Denmark (Home) March 20: Denmark 1-0 Portugal (Away) November 18: Croatia 1-1 Portugal (Away) November 15: Portugal 5-1 Poland (Home) October 15: Scotland 0-0 Portugal (Away) Germany and Portugal have faced each other 19 times in international football since 1936. Germany have the upper hand in this rivalry. Matches won by Germany: 11 Matches won by Portugal: 3 June 19, 2021: Germany 4-2 Portugal (UEFA Euro) June 16, 2014: Germany 4-0 Portugal (FIFA World Cup) June 9, 2012: Germany 1-0 Portugal (UEFA Euro) June 19, 2008: Germany 3-2 Portugal (UEFA Euro) July 8, 2006: Germany 3-1 Portugal (FIFA World Cup) Marc-André ter Stegen (GK); Joshua Kimmich, Jonathan Tah, Robin Koch, David Raum; Leon Goretzka, Pascal Gross; Karim Adeyemi, Florian Wirtz, Leroy Sane; Niclas Fullkrug Diogo Costa (GK); Diogo Dalot, Ruben Dias, Goncalo Inacio, Nuno Mendes; Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes, Ruben Neves; Bernardo Silva, Cristiano Ronaldo, Rafael Leao Indian viewers can watch the UEFA Nations League semifinal live on the Sony Sports Network. The match will also be available for streaming on the SonyLiv app and website. The US viewers can watch the UEFA Nations League semifinal live on Fubo, FS1 (Fox Sports 1), and ViX (with Sling TV).
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lamine Yamal signs 6-year extension with Barcelona after remarkable season
Teenage sensation Lamine Yamal extended his contract with F.C. Barcelona after a standout season with the Catalan club. The extension follows months of negotiations between his agents and the club before his current contract expires in 2026. On Tuesday, Barca announced the 17-year-old's six-year extension with a social media post captioned "The future is now." The new deal keeps Yamal with Barça, whom he joined when he was 7, through 2031. The details of his contract have not been disclosed. The future is now. — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) May 27, 2025 Barça's sporting director Deco referred to Yamal's deal as "the best signing" the club has made in years. Barcelona president Joan Laporta previously stated that Yamal deserves "special treatment." Yamal debuted for Barcelona's senior team as a 15-year-old and emerged as one of its best players. The youngster helped Spain win the UEFA Euro tournament last summer with a goal and four assists, three of which came in the knockout stage. He followed the international breakthrough with a stunning season for his club, helping Barcelona win the Spanish treble: La Liga, Copa del Rey and Supercopa. In 55 appearances, Yamal scored 18 goals and registered 25 assists. Apart from their domestic dominance, Barça also made it to the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League before falling to Inter Milan. Yamal signed his previous contract in 2023 but was limited to a three-year commitment due to being under 18. His 18th birthday in July made way for him to sign the extension that keeps him at Camp Nou until he is 23. In three seasons with Barcelona, Yamal's tallied 25 goals and 34 assists. Barça finished this past La Liga season with a 28-4-6 (W-D-L) record, winning the title with 88 points.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lamine Yamal signs 6-year extension with Barcelona after remarkable season
Teenage sensation Lamine Yamal extended his contract with F.C. Barcelona after a standout season with the Catalan club. The extension follows months of negotiations between his agents and the club before his current contract expires in 2026. On Tuesday, Barca announced the 17-year-old's six-year extension with a social media post captioned "The future is now." The new deal keeps Yamal with Barça, whom he joined when he was 7, through 2031. The details of his contract have not been disclosed. Barça's sporting director Deco referred to Yamal's deal as "the best signing" the club has made in years. Barcelona president Joan Laporta previously stated that Yamal deserves "special treatment." Advertisement Yamal debuted for Barcelona's senior team as a 15-year-old and emerged as one of its best players. The youngster helped Spain win the UEFA Euro tournament last summer with a goal and four assists, three of which came in the knockout stage. He followed the international breakthrough with a stunning season for his club, helping Barcelona win the Spanish treble: La Liga, Copa del Rey and Supercopa. In 55 appearances, Yamal scored 18 goals and registered 25 assists. Apart from their domestic dominance, Barça also made it to the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League before falling to Inter Milan. Yamal signed his previous contract in 2023 but was limited to a three-year commitment due to being under 18. His 18th birthday in July made way for him to sign the extension that keeps him at Camp Nou until he is 23. In three seasons with Barcelona, Yamal's tallied 25 goals and 34 assists. Barça finished this past La Liga season with a 28-4-6 (W-D-L) record, winning the title with 88 points.
