In newly released footage from the Portuguese dressing room before the final, Ronaldo is seen rallying his teammates with a passionate speech that would prove prophetic. Cristiano Ronaldo has worn many hats over his legendary career—goal machine,

Ronaldo, who won his third trophy with Portugal after the 2016 UEFA Euro and the 2021 edition of the Nations League, looked emotional at the end of the final against Spain and embraced Roberto Martinez after the match in celebration while celebrating with the Portugal supporters.

A clip was released showing the moment before the UEFA Nations League final, in which Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a motivational speech to his Portugal teammates ahead of their clash against Lamine Yamal’s Spain.