In an emotional victory, Cristiano Ronaldo - the 40-year-old football icon - helped Portugal win the Nations League by defeating rivals Spain in a dramatic penalty shootout. At 2-2, Ronaldo scored his 138th international goal to extend his own record, making it 2-2 in the 61st minute. Portugal's full-back Nuno Mendes silenced the 17-year-old Spanish superstar Lamine Yamal, keeping him quiet and scoring a goal himself. The victory marks the first trophy of manager Roberto Martinez's international career, after failing to win anything with Belgium's so-called golden generation. Portugal left-back Mendes was the standout performer, being named man of the match for his exceptional display throughout the tournament.
Source: BBC Sports Football
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