40-Year-Old Ronaldo Still Shining at the Top Level

Cristiano Ronaldo showed age is just a number by scoring the winning goal in Portugal’s 2-1 win over Germany in the Nations League semi-final on Wednesday. Amazingly, he’s still scoring like crazy even at age 40!

THE MATCH-WINNER AGAIN

Ronaldo tapped in the winning goal in the 68th minute as Portugal came from behind to beat Germany at the Allianz Arena. The hosts had taken the lead early in the second half through Florian Wirtz, who nodded in unmarked off Joshua Kimmich’s delightful lobbed pass. Portugal equalized through substitute Francisco Conceição’s stunning strike in the 63rd minute, before Ronaldo popped up with the winner just five minutes later.

The victory sends Portugal through to Sunday’s Nations League final, where they will face either Spain or France after their semi-final on Thursday. Despite being confronted by a pitch invader seeking a selfie before kick-off, Ronaldo maintained his focus throughout the match and delivered when it mattered most.

THE INCREDIBLE STATS

Ronaldo’s goal against Germany marked his 137th international goal, extending his record as the highest international goalscorer of all time. In the current Nations League campaign alone, the Portuguese captain has scored seven goals in eight matches, averaging an impressive 0.88 goals per match!

His overall contributions to Portugal’s Nations League campaign have been exceptional. He has played 644 minutes (averaging 80.5 minutes per match), registered one assist, and maintained a passing accuracy of 88.38%. Ronaldo has also recorded a top speed of 31.38 km/h in the tournament, demonstrating his remarkable physical condition despite his age.

LEGENDARY STATUS

At 40 years old, Ronaldo continues to defy expectations and deliver at the highest level in international football. His winning goal against Germany adds to his tally of 937 career goals across all competitions, a figure that continues to grow despite his advanced age for a professional footballer.

Portugal will now prepare for Sunday’s Nations League final, with Ronaldo having the chance to add another international trophy to his illustrious collection. With his present form and fitness levels, the Portuguese legend shows no sign of slowing down, continuing to inspire both his teammates and fans worldwide with his extraordinary longevity and goalscoring ability.