Cristiano Ronaldo has achieved several milestones while playing for his National team Portugal and clubs, but has he won the Finalissima trophy or not? Let’s know
The famous CONMEBOL–UEFA Cup of Champions of nations was recently relaunched and was introduced as the Finalissima trophy. Euro 2020 Champion Italy and COPA America winners, Argentina were up against each other, where Lionel Messi’s lifted the trophy defeating Italy at Wembley stadium.
The 2022 Finalissima trophy was the third edition of the tournament where Euro Champions were up against Copa America winners. As Cristiano Ronaldo won the Euro 2016, did he win the Finalissima trophy?
The answer is no. Cristiano Ronaldo has not won the Finalissima trophy as of now, as the tournament was not played that year. But Why?
History Of Finalissima trophy
Earlier known as the CONMEBOL–UEFA Cup of Champions, the one-match tournament was first played in 1985. Euro 1984 winners, France were up against Copa America champions, Uruguay where France won by 2-0. Moreover, the tournament was named Artemio Franchi Cup then.
The next edition was then played in 1993 where 1991 Copa America winners Argentina beat Denmark on a penalty shootout.
The tournament was discontinued after the second edition as later champion teams were not able to agree on a date for the match. Later, in 2022 it was relaunched as the Finalissima Trophy where Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, won their second trophy.
Can Cristiano Ronaldo Win The Finalissima trophy?
Cristiano Ronaldo won the Euro 2016 with Portugal but the CONMEBOL–UEFA Cup of Champions was not held that year. So, if Ronaldo continues to play in 2024 for the National team and manages to win the tournament, then there will be a chance for him to add another silverware to his bag.
How Many Trophies Ronaldo has Won With Portugal?
Cristiano Ronaldo won his first international trophy in 2016 in the form of Euro. Then he led his team to win the UEFA Nations league in 2019.
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