Cristiano Ronaldo congratulates Portugal for securing World Cup qualification for 1st time

Cristiano Ronaldo congratulated Portugal's Women's Football team after they secured a place in the World Cup finals for the first time in history. The women's side defeated Cameroon 2-1 to create history as they will now feature in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup which will be held in Australia and New Zealand. They have been clubbed in Group E alongside the United States of America, Vietnam and the Netherlands.

Cristiano Ronaldo congratulates Portugal's Women's football team

Cristiano Ronaldo joined Saudi Arabian outfit Al Nassr from Manchester United on a free transfer as his contract was terminated by the Red Devils on mutual consent. The 38-year-old had a difficult start in the Saudi Arabian Pro League but returned to his best with a four-goal spell against Al Wehda. 

The former Real Madrid forward replied to a tweet put out by the official handle of the Portugal football federation as the qualification scenario got confirmed. He captioned the tweet, "Congratulations on this historic clearance 👏🏼 Let's go!"

Família ❤️ #VesteABandeira pic.twitter.com/hQ1PHLsirx

— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) February 22, 2023

Parabéns por este apuramento histórico👏🏼
Vamos!💪🏼🇵🇹 https://t.co/MaSKcr4KOW

— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) February 22, 2023

Ronaldo didn't have a desired World Cup as Portugal crashed out of the quarterfinal with a very unlikely defeat at the hands of Morocco. Ronaldo might have played his last World Cup but he is expected to play a part in the European Championship in 2024 in Germany.

Portugal's women's team isn't considered a big face in world football and they will be pitted against dominant forces the Netherlands and the USA. If they manage to secure a place in the knockouts it could be seen as a huge achievement. 

Meanwhile, Ronaldo has been shortlisted for FIFA's best XI alongside fellow teammate Joao Cancelo but the player is no more the elite striker that he used to be. 

🚨 Introducing your 26-player squad shortlist for the 2022 FIFA FIFPRO Men’s #World11.

💬 Who will make the #World11?

🏆 27.02.2023@FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/qVSw9f9Ooi

— FIFPRO (@FIFPRO) February 13, 2023

The veteran forward also received flak for his fierce interview with Piers Morgan which may have led to his exit from Manchester United. Ronaldo will now play a key part in Al Nassr's ambition in the Asian Champions League.