Cristiano Ronaldo demonstrated the profound significance of Real Madrid’s tenth UEFA Champions League triumph by presenting each of his teammates with an exquisite Bulgari wristwatch, Newspremises reports.
The monumental achievement, often referred to as “La Decima,” was attained during the 2013/14 season, ending a 12-year wait and culminating in a decisive 4-1 victory over their city rivals, Atletico Madrid, in the final match.
As reported by Sports Illustrated, Ronaldo chose to commemorate the team’s UCL victory by bestowing personalized Bulgari timepieces upon his fellow club members.
Each of these elegant watches carries an approximate value of $10,209.
Intricately engraved with the recipient’s name, the watch also features the initials and jersey number of the five-time Ballon d’Or honoree, ensuring a lasting reminder of the generous gesture.
Ronaldo’s illustrious tenure at Real Madrid spanned nine years, during which he secured an impressive array of achievements, including four Champions League titles, two La Liga championships, two Copas del Rey, three UEFA Super Cups, and three Club World Cups.
His contributions to the club’s success were instrumental before he embarked on a new chapter in his career, signing a three-year contract with Juventus in 2018.
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