Cristiano Ronaldo appeared to turn down a shirt exchange with Dominik Szoboszlai following Portugal’s World Cup qualifying clash against Hungary—but the situation wasn’t quite as it seemed.
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As is often the case when players face off against the legendary forward, Liverpool’s Szoboszlai was keen to secure Ronaldo’s jersey after the match on Tuesday night. ..Continue Reading
He waited outside Portugal’s dressing room, offering his own shirt in hopes of receiving Ronaldo’s in return.
However, Szoboszlai was met with disappointment when Ronaldo explained that he had already handed his shirt to someone else.
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Still, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner showed his trademark sportsmanship by assuring Szoboszlai that he’d give him one during their next meeting in the reverse fixture.
He said: “I’ll give you my home [shirt], for sure. In Portugal, okay?”
Footage of the duo’s exchange, which ended in a warm embrace, went viral.
After seeing the video, one fan said: “When you meet your idol.”
Another said: “Goat given his word. He will do it.”
And another said: “That’s pure class from both of them. “Real respect between generations.”
One said: “True class on and off the pitch.”
Another chimed in: “Respect, man. You guys are ballers.”
Portugal ran out 3-2 winners in the Group F qualifier through goals from Bernardo Silva, Joao Cancelo and a second-half penalty from Ronaldo.