Cristiano Ronaldo had to brutally refuse to swap shirts with Liverpool star Dominik Szoboszlai after Portugal’s game with Hungary.
As is routine for most players when they face the legendary forward, Szoboszlai was eager to get the shirt from the star but was left disappointed.
The Hungarian waited outside the Portugal changing rooms to hand the five-time Ballon d’Or winner his shirt when it was revealed that Ronaldo had already given his jersey away.
Ronaldo showed his class as he made a promise to the Liverpool midfielder that he would give him his shirt when they play again in a month's time for the return qualifier.
Dominik Szoboszlai was left empty handed when he went to swap shirts with Cristiano Ronaldo
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He said: "I'll give you my home [shirt], for sure. In Portugal, okay?"
Footage of the pair emerged online after the game, which showed the interaction ending with an embrace between the two.
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Fans were quick to react on social media. One user said: "Goat given his word. He will do it."
Another said: "That's pure class from both of them.
“Real respect between generations."
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Szoboszlai gave his shirt to Cristiano after the game, but Ronaldo had already swapped his. He promised to return the favor in Portugal next month. 👏🔜
— 433 (@433) September 10, 2025
𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭. 💯
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And third remarked: "True class on and off the pitch."
And a fourth chimed in: "Respect, man. You guys are ballers."
The 40-year-old striker scored from the penalty spot to equal the record for most goals in World Cup qualifying history, adding another landmark to his remarkable career.
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The goal, his 39th in World Cup qualifying matches, brought him level with Guatemala’s Carlos Ruiz at the top of the all-time list.
It also extended his tally to an astonishing 141 goals in 223 appearances for Portugal, reinforcing his status as international football’s most prolific men’s scorer.
Portugal defeated Hungary on Tuesday | REUTERSPortugal edged out a win with an 86th-minute winner from João Cancelo to maintain their perfect start to Group F.
Roberto Martinez's men will go on to face Ireland in their next group stage match on October 11.