Ronaldo, 34, was a peripheral figure as Goncalo Guedes's goal won an underwhelming final against the Netherlands 1-0 in Porto.
Cristiano Ronaldo with the Nations League trophy
Cristiano Ronaldo insisted he has no immediate plans to retire from international football after helping Portugal lift the inaugural Nations League on Sunday.
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Ronaldo, 34, was a peripheral figure as Goncalo Guedes's goal won an underwhelming final against the Netherlands 1-0 in Porto.
But after sitting out the group stage of the Nations League on a hiatus from international football, Ronaldo played a huge part in getting his country to the final by scoring a hat-trick in Wednesday's semi-final against Switzerland.
And with a host of exciting young talent, led by Manchester City's Bernardo Silva, who picked up player of the tournament, Ronaldo is keen to hang around for the chance at more international glory as Portugal look to defend their European Championship title next year.
"Portugal has won important things like Euro 2016 and now the Nations League. It may seem like an easy job but it's hard, it takes a lot of dedication and willingness," Ronaldo told Portuguese TV station RTP.
"As long as I have the strength and motivation, I will continue to represent the colours of Portugal.
"When I am with the national team I feel like at home." Victory was especially sweet for Ronaldo as the only surviving member of the Portuguese side beaten on home soil by Greece in the final of Euro 2004.
"I have been with the national team for 16 years and I still feel the same enthusiasm as when I was 18 years old," he added.
"I will always give my best and the Portuguese are always on my side so I thank them for their enthusiasm for me.
"I try to match that with good performances, goals, and help Portugal win trophies."
Here is how Twitter reacted to Ronaldo's win with Portugal:
GOAT @Cristiano u00f0u009fu0090u0090 pic.twitter.com/YGMJ7WzIV7
— Raça de Leão (@Raca_De_Leao) June 9, 2019
Cristiano Ronaldo the GOAT has lifted yet another trophy for Portugal.
— Omoniyi Israel (@omoissyy) June 9, 2019
RT to annoy a Messi fanu00f0u009fu0098u0082u00f0u009fu0098u0082 pic.twitter.com/ORbY5RENxk
Cristiano Ronaldo in 2019:
— TeamCRonaldo (@TeamCRonaldo) June 9, 2019
3 trophies already.pic.twitter.com/iKhTQ0lgQh
Cristiano Ronaldo is the FIRST player in Football to win u00f0u009fu0094u009f UEFA Trophies:
— Football Factly (@FootballFactly) June 10, 2019
u00f0u009fu0087u00b5u00f0u009fu0087u00b9 Euro: u00f0u009fu008fu0086
u00f0u009fu0087u00b5u00f0u009fu0087u00b9 Nations League: u00f0u009fu008fu0086
UCL: u00f0u009fu008fu0086u00f0u009fu008fu0086u00f0u009fu008fu0086u00f0u009fu008fu0086u00f0u009fu008fu0086
Super Cup: u00f0u009fu008fu0086u00f0u009fu008fu0086u00f0u009fu008fu0086
King u00f0u009fu0091u0091u00f0u009fu00a4u00b4 pic.twitter.com/CYVBeFR8mH
"Are you pained Cristiano Ronaldo has lifted another trophy with Portugal?"
— Omoniyi Israel (@omoissyy) June 9, 2019
Messi fanboys: pic.twitter.com/K5l0eWPtaz
Cristiano Ronaldo lifting the Nations League trophy for Portugal.
— Cristiano Ronaldo u00e2u00acu009cu00e2u00acu009b u00f0u009fu0090u0090 (@Cr7Fran4ever) June 9, 2019
Cristiano Ronaldo is the GOAT and there's nothing you can do about it! pic.twitter.com/NuXBt9jgLN
Cristiano Ronaldo in 2018/19:
— Sahil Zaan Mish (@sahilzaanmish) June 10, 2019
Serie A winneru00f0u009fu008fu0086
Seria A player of the yearu00e2u009cu0085
SuperCopa De Italiau00f0u009fu008fu0086
Winner in SuperCopa Finalu00e2u009cu0085
UEFA Nations League u00f0u009fu008fu0086
UEFA Nations League Top Scoreru00e2u009cu0085
-31 Goals
-11 Assists
“Ronaldo’s worst season in 10 years” pic.twitter.com/dYQLg1keCO
King Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal, the First of His Name, King of Europe, the Conqueror of Leagues, the Rightful and ONE TRUE G.O.A.T.
— Ibrahim Ganiu (@olhlhuwahsheun7) June 9, 2019
Loogunofe #NationsLeague #Portugal pic.twitter.com/IQ3z4bbQeQ
CAREER TROPHIES:
— Robin (@FutboIRobin) June 9, 2019
u00f0u009fu008fu008631: Cristiano Ronaldo
u00e2u009cu0094u00efu00b8u008fWon 1u00efu00b8u008fu00e2u0083u00a34u00efu00b8u008fu00e2u0083u00a3 different trophies
u00e2u009cu0094u00efu00b8u008fWon with Country + 4 Clubs
u00f0u009fu0087u00b5u00f0u009fu0087u00b9 Portugal
u00f0u009fu0087u00b5u00f0u009fu0087u00b9 Sporting CP
u00f0u009fu008fu00b4u00f3u00a0u0081u00a7u00f3u00a0u0081u00a2u00f3u00a0u0081u00a5u00f3u00a0u0081u00aeu00f3u00a0u0081u00a7u00f3u00a0u0081u00bf Man Utd
u00f0u009fu0087u00aau00f0u009fu0087u00b8 Real Madrid
u00f0u009fu0087u00aeu00f0u009fu0087u00b9 Juventus
u00f0u009fu008fu008634: Lionel Messi
u00e2u009cu0094u00efu00b8u008fWon 6u00efu00b8u008fu00e2u0083u00a3 different trophies
u00e2u009cu0094u00efu00b8u008fWon All with one club
u00f0u009fu0087u00aau00f0u009fu0087u00b8 Barcelona pic.twitter.com/UZc2dcOiBq
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