- Ronaldo and Speed take a selfie and recreate Ronaldo’s celebration.
- Portugal secures a 3-0 win over Bosnia in Euro 2024 qualifying round.
- Ronaldo plays his 199th international match but fails to score.
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Speed, a prominent YouTube star and avid fan of legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, had his long-awaited wish fulfilled when he finally met the Portuguese icon on Saturday. Following the match between Portugal and Bosnia, Speed was elated to encounter Ronaldo outside his car.
Overwhelmed with excitement, Speed exclaimed, “Oh my God, I love you,” as he approached the 38-year-old football star. The pair shared a selfie, recreated Ronaldo’s famous celebration, and embraced, leaving Speed over the moon with joy.
In the Euro 2024 qualifying round, Portugal secured a 3-0 victory over Bosnia, with Bernardo Silva scoring the opening goal and Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes netting a brace. Portugal currently tops Group J, having won all three matches, scoring 13 goals and conceding none.
Their impressive performance places them two points ahead of Slovakia and five points clear of Luxembourg in the six-team section. The top two teams will advance to next year’s finals in Germany, making Portugal’s position promising for qualification.
Next, Portugal is set to face Iceland on Tuesday, and a victory could significantly boost their chances of securing qualification. Despite their success, Coach Martinez acknowledged that mental fatigue posed a greater challenge for the team than physical exertion, emphasizing the need to further develop their full potential.
During the match against Bosnia, Ronaldo, the record-holder for the most men’s international appearances, played the entire 90 minutes, earning his 199th cap. However, he was unable to add to his record-breaking tally of 122 international goals, as a disallowed header in the first half left him goalless in the game.
Martinez commended Ronaldo’s commitment to the national team, highlighting his exemplary role both on and off the field. Ronaldo’s stature as a unique and vital player in world football is recognized, making him an essential presence in the Portuguese dressing room.
