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Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal vs Mexico: Reality or Rumor?

Well, well, well, if it isn’t the footballing equivalent of a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat! Or should I say, a Portuguese striker pulling a football out of a net? Fans were chomping at the bit when whispers of Cristiano Ronaldo potentially gracing the sunny soils of aztec lands went viral. “Portugal vs Mexico in 2025?” they asked, wide-eyed and brimming with excitement like kids in a sweet shop!

But hold your horses, folks! According to the delightful gossip spreaders over at Televisa Sports, signing up for a date with the Portuguese national team – particularly with Mr. Ronaldo himself – seems to be as likely as finding a needle in a haystack! They’ve practically slammed the door shut with a resounding ‘nope’ backed by a source from the Mexican Football Federation.

“There is no way to play with Portugal, and even if there were that rival in which venue, that is not viable,” said the source, probably shaking their head in disbelief, wondering how this rumor even started.

What’s Cooking, or Just Overcooked?

The buzz around Portugal and Mexico supposedly clashing in the stadium Nemesio Diez from Toluca has the hallmarks of good old juicy speculation. But let’s peel back the onion, shall we? It appears not one, not two, but a series of very complicated scenarios must align for this match to happen. We’re talking cosmic alignments here: Mexico must be out of the Concacaf Final Four, and Portugal must be as lucky as a four-leaf clover, sitting pretty in a group of four teams for the UEFA Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. If they’re in a group of five, well, there’s about as much chance as me performing a stand-up gig in the Queen’s garden. (Spoiler: None.)

If ‘Tri’ doesn’t qualify for the Concacaf Final Four, then maybe, just maybe, we can see Portugal in March 2025. But let’s not hold our breath, because that’s only if Ronaldo isn’t around for the UEFA Qualifiers.
Alternatively, June 2025 could be a potential home run, but, of course, if Portugal doesn’t have other pressing commitments. It’s like asking a busy waiter for a cup of tea – good luck with that!
In the end, it’s all contingent on Portugal’s schedule. So, unless the footballing gods decide to intervene, we’re looking at a basically impossible situation.

The Final Whistle?

So there you have it! Is this match meant to be? Or is it just a mirage shimmering in the distance? As much as fans want to see CR7 strutting his stuff on Mexican soil, we might just be better off dreaming about it rather than holding tickets. If history has taught us anything, it’s to take rumors with a grain of salt and a pint of skepticism – maybe even see it as a stand-up routine gone wrong!

HISTORIC GAME! 🇲🇽🇵🇹

Mexico will face the Portuguese team in the Nemesio Diez next year

We will have Cristiano Ronaldo playing in Mexico 🥹

Now, before we start building our dream line-ups, let’s keep our eyes peeled for any real updates! Until then, I’ll just stick to practicing my football skills—like juggling oranges. Who knows, maybe one day I’ll be on the field with the likes of Ronaldo giving him a run for his money—until then, let’s keep the hope alive, but not too high up, alright?

Thousands of fans were surprised by the announcement of a possible visit of Cristiano Ronaldo to Aztec lands for a duel of PPortugal vs Mexico.

The news spread like wildfire about the Portuguese team that heads CR7 will play in 2025 a match against the Mexican National Team and the venue would be the stadium Nemesio Diez from Toluca.

But, it is true that the Portugal x Mexico or is it just one more of those fake news that run on social networks and platforms.

The Portugal vs Mexico duel was recorded in the 2017 Confederations Cup