Cristiano Ronaldo Stuns Italy With Late Goal to Secure Cruyff CupCristiano Ronaldo Stuns Italy With Late Goal to Secure Cruyff Cup Turin, Italy – Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a moment of late drama as he netted a crucial goal in the dying minutes to secure a 3-2 victory for Portugal over Italy in the Cruyff Cup at Juventus Stadium on Wednesday night. The match was a tribute to legendary Dutch footballer Johan Cruyff and featured two of the most storied teams in international football. Portugal began the game brightly and took the lead in the 10th minute through a stunning strike from AC Milan forward Rafael Leao. Italy responded well and equalized just before halftime through a header from Giorgio Chiellini. The second half was a closely contested affair, with both teams trading blows. Portugal regained the lead in the 70th minute through a tap-in from substitute Joao Felix. However, Italy showed great resilience and drew level once more in the 83rd minute thanks to a brilliant solo effort from Federico Chiesa. As the game seemed destined for extra time, Ronaldo stepped up to deliver a moment of magic. In the 89th minute, the Manchester United forward received a pass on the left flank and drove into the Italy penalty area. With clinical precision, he curled a shot into the bottom corner, leaving Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma with no chance. Ronaldo’s late goal sent shockwaves through the crowd and sent Portugal into raptures. The victory secured the Cruyff Cup for the Seleção and extended their unbeaten run to five games. Ronaldo’s performance was particularly impressive as he played the full 90 minutes despite being 37 years old. The Portuguese captain continues to defy expectations and remains one of the most influential players in world football. For Italy, the defeat was a disappointing end to a positive year. However, the Azzurri showed great character to come back from two goals down and will be looking to bounce back in their upcoming matches.
