Ferdinand Hails 41-Year-Old Ronaldo After Historic World Cup Knockout Strike
Rio Ferdinand paid tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portuguese captain finally broke his knockout-stage goal drought at the 2026 World Cup. Ronaldo converted a penalty to level the score and became the oldest player ever to feature in and score a men’s World Cup knockout match. Portugal had fallen behind to Ivan Perišić’s opener, but Ronaldo’s penalty and a late winner from Gonçalo Ramos secured a 2-1 Round of 32 victory over Croatia. Ferdinand marked the moment with a simple social media post, adding a goat emoji in recognition of Ronaldo’s all-time great status. The win sends Portugal into a blockbuster Round of 16 clash with Spain, where Ronaldo will aim to add to his record-breaking achievement.
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