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Cristiano Ronaldo approaches another potential finale

Portuguese soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo, now 40 years old, will participate in his fourth career final with the Portuguese national football team this Sunday, solidifying his status as a consistent competitor...

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Portuguese soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo, at 40, set to compete in his fourth career final with...
Portuguese soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo, at 40, set to compete in his fourth career final with the national team on Sunday, solidifying his position as a consistent athlete.

Cristiano Ronaldo approaches another potential finale

In the thrilling world of soccer, aging like fine wine is Cristiano Ronaldo, the Madeiran striker who's still making history at 40. On Sunday in Munich, he'll take on Spain in the Nations League final, a rematch 21 years in the making since the 2004 European Championship.

As the hardy, time-tested captain, Ronaldo stands alone as the only survivor from the iconic duel with Greece in 2004 (a 1-0 loss) and the memorable triumph over France (1-0) in extra time during the 2016 Euro Cup, securing Portugal the title.

His teammates in the 2019 Nations League final in Porto, which Portugal won 1-0, included Ruben Dias, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, and Nelson Semedo. Just as in the 2019 game, Ruben Neves came on as a late sub, setting the stage for his second final with Portugal on Sunday.

On the bench in that 2019 final were Diogo Jota, Jose Sa, and Joao Felix. These players join Rui Patricio, Raphael Guerreiro, Jose Fonte, William Carvalho, and Joao Moutinho, who all wore the Portuguese jersey in crucial games for a title back in the day.

However, current coach Roberto Martinez opted for a different squad for the 2025 Nations League, leaving behind some of these veterans, such as Rui Patricio and Raphael Guerreiro.

Ricardo, a current assistant coach on Roberto Martinez’s staff, and Ricardo Carvalho, a former defender, were part of that 2004 squad, but they've since moved on.

The much-anticipated Portugal-Spain showdown is set for Sunday, 8 pm (9 pm local time), at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany. The game will be officiated by Swiss referee Sandro Scharer[2].

For a more detailed analysis of current players who have played alongside Ronaldo, consider the following key players:

  1. Rúben Dias - Defender in Manchester City's squad, he's been a regular with the national team and played alongside Ronaldo in several games.
  2. Bernardo Silva - Skilled midfielder from Manchester City, frequently played alongside Ronaldo in major tournaments.
  3. Bruno Fernandes - Midfielder at Manchester United, a key player for Portugal and often teamed up with Ronaldo in significant matches.
  4. Diogo Dalot - Defender for Manchester United, is part of Portugal's squad and has played alongside Ronaldo in various games.
  5. João Félix - Currently playing as a forward for AC Milan, he has played with Ronaldo in numerous matches and is still part of the Portugal national team.

These individuals have made their mark in Portugal's recent squads, forming a crucial part of Ronaldo's team during important matches[1][3][4].

[1] Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cristiano_Ronaldo[2] UEFA: https://www.uefa.com/nationsleague/news/newsid=2925888.html[3] Mirror: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/portugal-oliver-burke-euro-23726766[4] BBC: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/56085821

  1. After a successful outing in the 2019 Nations League final, Ruben Dias, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, and Nelson Semedo, along with the recent additions of Rúben Dias, Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Dalot, João Félix, will once again be part of Cristiano Ronaldo's squad as Portugal faces Spain in the EUFA Nations League final.
  2. Portugal's recent success in European-leagues can be attributed to the consistent performances of their key players, such as Rúben Dias, Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Dalot, and João Félix, who have made their mark in major tournaments, including the Premier League, and have played alongside Ronaldo in numerous games.
  3. In the upcoming Portugal-Spain match, Cristiano Ronaldo, a stalwart of European-leagues and the Premier League, will be joined by his teammates Ruben Dias, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, Diogo Dalot, and João Félix, as they aim to secure another victory in the Nations League final, set to take place in Munich on Sunday.

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