Rodrigo Mora: 'Football is crazy sometimes, Cristiano Ronaldo my idol' after 3rd straight Serie A goal

Rodrigo Mora concedes 'football is crazy' after scoring his third consecutive Serie A goal for Roma and looks forward to a senior Portugal debut even without 'idol' Cristiano Ronaldo. The 19-year-old talent was a big investment this summer from FC Porto, secured for €25m for effectively only half his contract.

Rodrigo Mora happy at Roma ROME, ITALY - NOVEMBER 07: Rodrigo Mora of AS Roma celebrates scoring his team's third goal with teammate Mario Hermoso during the Serie A match between AS Roma and US Sassuolo at Stadio Olimpico on November 07, 2026 in Rome, Italy. He now has four goals in nine Serie A games, plus two assists in four Champions League appearances under Gian Piero Gasperini.

"When I arrived here, I thought we were strong. Every time I training I thought we were a very good team, we are proving that in the match and need to keep this momentum going.

ROME, ITALY - OCTOBER 27: Rodrigo Mora of AS Roma celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Cagliari Calcio at Stadio Olimpico on October 27, 2026 in Rome, Italy. Football is crazy, because one day you don't play, the next you play.

I was ready, now it's my third goal in a row, so it's important to always be ready when the moment comes." ROME, ITALY - OCTOBER 14: Rodrigo Mora of AS Roma shoots under pressure from Antonio Rudiger of Real Madrid during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD2 match between AS Roma and Real Madrid C. at Stadio Olimpico on October 14, 2026 in Rome, Italy.

"It's a very proud moment for me and my family, it is always a pleasure to play for Portugal. Now Cristiano is not there, but is an idol for everyone in Portugal, including me.

I learned a lot when I came to the national team, I am very happy to be there."