Just a few days after Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their first Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket title, another exciting sports event happened in football. Portugal beat Spain in the Nations League final. The match was so close that it had to be decided by a penalty shootout. Portugal’s captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, had to leave the game before it ended because of a cramp and could hardly stand while watching the last penalty kick.
Cristiano Ronaldo Got Emotional After Winning the Trophy
Right after Portugal scored the winning penalty to win the Nations League for the second time, a very emotional Cristiano Ronaldo got down on his knees, hiding his face under his arms, possibly crying as his team celebrated the win.
Even at 40 years old, when many football players become commentators or start coaching, Cristiano Ronaldo still motivates his team. He even scored the equalizing goal in the second half before the match went to extra time and penalties.
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I’m crying man no one gaf abt Ronaldo😭 https://t.co/dwl3laDgAd pic.twitter.com/n2dWHNYVbO
— sazzy (@sazzyLM8) June 8, 2025
Virat Kohli’s Similar Emotional Celebration
On June 3, Virat Kohli had a similar moment when Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Punjab Kings by 6 runs to win their first IPL title. Virat had tears in his eyes near the end of the game. When RCB won, he also dropped to his knees, just like Cristiano Ronaldo.
Meanwhile, fans on social media compared the two celebrations and hailed both the superstars. From memes to tributes, fans came up with amazing reactions to the iconic celebrations. Have a look:
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Different sports, same emotions
Virat Kohli x Cristiano Ronaldo pic.twitter.com/AbrOjsZdV1— Pari (@BluntIndianGal) June 8, 2025
Redemption??#ViratKohli #CristianoRonaldo pic.twitter.com/HjwzW0yHsT
— 𝐑𝐚𝐡𝐮𝐥 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐚𝐫 🏌🏻 (@devarata_raisar) June 9, 2025
– Virat Kohli lifting IPL Trophy.
– Cristiano Ronaldo lifting UEFA Trophy.
TWO GOATs OF SPORTS. 🐐🙇 pic.twitter.com/WKXtmTel70
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) June 8, 2025
Greatest of all time Cristiano Ronaldo’s reaction to the winning penalty. 🥹❤️
Goat #CristianoRonaldo The Greatest there was. The Greatest there is. The Greatest there ever will be. #RolandGarros #NationsLeague
https://t.co/ytaOv3zk5f https://t.co/R3YMFE6eEV pic.twitter.com/mkJZlI1eQB— ' (@KohliVirat45) June 9, 2025
VIRAT KOHLI 🤝 CRISTIANO RONALDO.
– The Destiny of Two GOATs. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ljhoqGAOTL
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) June 9, 2025
– Virat Kohli after winning the IPL Trophy.
– Cristiano Ronaldo after winning the UEFA Nations trophy.
TWO GOATS GOT EMOTIONAL..!!!! 🥹❤️ pic.twitter.com/Ms8poAVOQx
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) June 8, 2025
CRISTIANO RONALDO WILL NEVER STOP WINNING. 🥹❤️
Cristiano Ronaldo’s reaction to the winning penalty. 🥹❤️ #RolandGarros #CristianoRonaldo
https://t.co/M5oV27jjwC https://t.co/R3YMFE6eEV pic.twitter.com/eu5fmbCFJt— ' (@KohliVirat45) June 9, 2025
GOATs winning the 🏆
The World is Healing ♥️
Virat Kohli × Cristiano Ronaldo
🐐 🐐#ViratKohli #CristianoRonaldo pic.twitter.com/GbygiFwWDo— PariVesh (@ForeverImvKohli) June 9, 2025
Cristiano Ronaldo 🤝🏻 Virat Kohli 🥹❤️#NationsLeague pic.twitter.com/U0cYiye7OV
— विक्रम 𝘬ꪊꪑꪖ𝘳 🦇 (@printf_meme) June 9, 2025
Praise for Cristiano Ronaldo from Coach and Teammates
Ronaldo was praised by his coach and teammates after he won another big trophy.
“A captain with the type of experience he has is essential to show the necessary values and personality,” said Portugal coach Roberto Martinez. “Spain was ahead on the scoreboard twice, but the captain has a lot of experience, and we used his experience to show we are ready to win.”
“He deserves everything. He helps us a lot on the pitch and off it,” said teammate Nuno Mendes. “He’s got a winner mentality. He’s a role model. We’re happy we’ve got him.”
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