• Cristiano Ronaldo lifts the Nations League trophy after Portugal beat the Netherlands in the final. Reuters
    Cristiano Ronaldo lifts the Nations League trophy after Portugal beat the Netherlands in the final. Reuters
  • Cristiano Ronaldo lifts the Nations League trophy after Portugal beat the Netherlands in the final. Reuters
    Cristiano Ronaldo lifts the Nations League trophy after Portugal beat the Netherlands in the final. Reuters
  • Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates winning the Nations League final with Portugal. Reuters
    Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates winning the Nations League final with Portugal. Reuters
  • Cristiano Ronaldo with the Nations League trophy. Reuters
    Cristiano Ronaldo with the Nations League trophy. Reuters
  • Portugal celebrate winning the Nations League final. Reuters
    Portugal celebrate winning the Nations League final. Reuters
  • Cristiano Ronaldo kisses the Nations League trophy after Portugal beat the Netherlands. Reuters
    Cristiano Ronaldo kisses the Nations League trophy after Portugal beat the Netherlands. Reuters
  • Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal teammates celebrate winning the Nations League. AFP
    Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal teammates celebrate winning the Nations League. AFP
  • Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates with the Nations League trophy. Reuters
    Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates with the Nations League trophy. Reuters
  • Portugal celebrate at full time after beating Netherlands in the Nations League final. Reuters
    Portugal celebrate at full time after beating Netherlands in the Nations League final. Reuters
  • Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after winning the Nations League with Portugal. AFP
    Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after winning the Nations League with Portugal. AFP

Cristiano Ronaldo has no plans to quit Portugal after Nations League triumph - in pictures


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Cristiano Ronaldo has said he is still motivated by more trophies with Portugal after leading his national team to victory in the inaugural Uefa Nations League on Sunday.

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."