Hungary – Portugal: Captain Szoboszlai plays against Ronaldo, whom he once was a mascot for.

Cristiano Ronaldo and a new phase of his career

According to The Sun: The remarkable career of Cristiano Ronaldo, who is now 40 years old, continues to fascinate everyone. He remains a top-level player and now has the opportunity to play against players who were once his mascots.

Now against the former mascot

Sixteen years ago, eight-year-old Dominik Szoboszlai was the mascot on the field during a World Cup qualifying match between Hungary and Portugal.

At that time, Szoboszlai entered the Ferenc Puskás Stadium just a few feet away from his idol Ronaldo. Today, he will face Ronaldo as the captain of the Hungarian team, who will likely be in the starting lineup for Portugal.

When Szoboszlai was a mascot, Ronaldo was only 24 years old and had just moved to Real Madrid. Today, he is an experienced player now playing in Saudi Arabia, while Szoboszlai has made the journey from boy to Premier League champion.

"I've played against [great] footballers, but never against him [Ronaldo]. Since my childhood, he has been my idol, so it is finally time. I hope it will be a positive experience," said Szoboszlai.

Unpredictable encounters

Ronaldo has had an impressive career, during which he has encountered many unpredictable players. For example, he played nine games against Francisco Conceição, the son of the footballer who once took his place in the Portuguese national team.

Sérgio Conceição, Francisco's father, ended his international career in 2003, just two months after Ronaldo debuted at age 18.

Through these unique moments, Ronaldo has become a living legend who plays among the generations of football players on the international stage.

In the upcoming match, the competition between the Hungarian team and Portugal will be an important step for both players. For Szoboszlai, this could be an opportunity to showcase his talent on the big stage, while Ronaldo could confirm his status as one of the best footballers in the world. This duel will undoubtedly draw the attention of football fans worldwide.