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Virat Kohli And Cristiano Ronaldo: Two Icons, One Emotion – Fans Draw Heartfelt Parallels

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By Unnati Madan

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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.

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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.

Virat Kohli And Cristiano Ronaldo: Two Icons, One Emotion - Fans Draw Heartfelt Parallels

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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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:

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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Unnati Madan

Unnati is a passionate cricket writer with a deep love and understanding of the game. As a female cricket writer, she brings a unique perspective to the sport, having had to overcome various challenges to pursue her passion for cricket.

Growing up, Unnati developed a love for cricket by watching matches with her family. She was always fascinated by the way the game was played, and would often spend hours reading about cricket, analyzing matches, and learning more about the sport. However, as a female in a male-dominated industry, she faced numerous obstacles to pursue her passion for cricket writing. Despite this, Unnati persevered and became an accomplished writer in the field.

Unnati’s writing style is engaging and insightful, with a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the nuances of the game. Her articles are known for their depth of analysis, and she is often sought after for her strong opinions on the sport. Unnati has a unique ability to break down complex ideas and make them accessible to a wide audience, which has helped her build a large following of readers.

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