In their first match in the UEFA Nations League, Portugal won against Croatia with a score of 2-1, and Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 900th goal of his career in this game.
After the end of this match, Ronaldo, who was very happy to reach 900 goals, said:
It was an emotional flower for me. A round and important number. It may sound easy, but it is not. This success is the result of daily hard work, persistence and a lot of preparation. I am 39 and a half years old and I have to be very focused for everything to go well. This requires a lot of dedication. That's why I get emotional when these records happen because I know the value of what I'm doing. This would not have been possible without my teammates. Congratulations to the team. After what happened in the Euros, it was important to give a good response and that's what happened. We played well, Croatia are a very good team and they fought well and it was a great show.
Ronaldo also said about his individual performance:
In this game, I felt more free than usual. We played a little differently than in European competitions. We made a lot of changes and the players had more freedom on the pitch and when that happens, it's better for me, to be honest. I feel better, I'm more involved in the game and I can enjoy the game more. Not that I didn't enjoy European competitions. I like to be a free player and create space for my teammates. The team played very well. It is no coincidence that Dalut, a defender, came forward and scored. That says a lot about team dynamics. I am happy about this and I am also happy to score my 900th goal.
He also said about Portugal's performance:
Winning the Euro for Portugal is equivalent to winning the World Cup. I have won two trophies for Portugal. I am not motivated by those championships. My motivation is to enjoy football and the records will appear by themselves. I don't break records, they come after me.
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