Berlin, June 5 -- Cristiano Ronaldo quietly slipped past the media in the mixed zone at Munich Arena, but his performance spoke volumes.
In what may be his final major triumph on German soil, the 40-year-old forward became the oldest player to score against Germany, helping Portugal secure a 2-1 victory in the UEFA Nations League semifinal - their first win over Germany in 25 years on Wednesday night.
This was also the first time that Ronaldo had scored against Germany, and his milestone - achieved at 40 years and 119 days - dominated headlines across German media.
"Ronaldo shocks Germany," read a headline on T-online, while tabloid Bild called him the man who "shattered Germany's title dreams."
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner exte...