Source:REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne
[Saba Sports News] According to the latest reports from Portuguese media, Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo recently gifted his Portuguese national teammates, with whom he won the 2025 UEFA Nations League, custom-made commemorative watches from the luxury brand Jacob & Co. These watches are quite significant; they were commissioned by Ronaldo from his watchmaker friend Jacob Arabo, feature a skeleton dial design, incorporate elements of the Portuguese coat of arms, and are engraved with “2025 CHAMPIONS”. Only 35 pieces were produced worldwide. As the core figure of the Portuguese team, Ronaldo chose the perfect timing for the gift – just before a World Cup qualifier against Armenia. On the eve of a major tournament, this gift can reawaken teammates’ sense of honor from winning the Nations League, helping to quickly reunite the team as they prepare for the new stage. Furthermore, he did not hold a grand public ceremony but distributed the gifts discreetly in the locker room. This low-key approach conveyed his sentiments while allowing teammates to feel equal respect. More than empty slogans, such gestures can better stimulate team cohesion and lay a good foundation for the team atmosphere in subsequent matches.