Vitória de Guimarães coach Tiago Margarido said Cristiano Ronaldo's legacy "will remain eternal", calling him "the best ever" as a player. The comments came after Ronaldo announced his retirement from the Portuguese national team.
Margarido also acknowledged Ronaldo's importance to Madeira, the island where he was born and began playing football, and where Margarido himself coached Nacional between the 2023/24 and 2025/26 seasons.
Ronaldo holds the world record for international appearances and goals, with highlights including Euro 2016 and the Nations League titles of 2019 and 2025.