Rodrigo Mora: ‘Football is crazy sometimes, Cristiano Ronaldo my idol’

Rodrigo Mora reflected on his recent success, stating that ‘football is crazy’ after scoring his third consecutive Serie A goal for AS Roma. The 19-year-old player, who joined the team this summer for €25m from FC Porto, expressed excitement about making his mark on the squad during a post-match interview following a 3-0 victory over Sassuolo on November 07, 2026.

Mora, who has now scored four goals in nine Serie A matches and provided two assists in four Champions League appearances under coach Gian Piero Gasperini, attributed his goal in the Sassuolo match to a good pass from his teammate Donyell Malen. "It was a very good pass from Malen, I tried my luck, and I was happy to score another important goal, so Roma keep pushing with another win," said Mora to Sky Sport Italia.

Having struggled to secure a regular spot in the starting lineup earlier in the season, Mora acknowledged the ups and downs of football. He noted, "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."

Mora’s recent form has encouraged the young player whose confidence is evident. He emphasized the strength of his team, saying, "When I arrived here, I thought we were strong. Every time I trained, I thought we were a very good team; we are proving that in the match and need to keep this momentum going."

In addition to his club achievements, Mora is looking forward to representing the senior Portugal national team, a moment he described as very important, especially after Cristiano Ronaldo’s retirement from international football. "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 he 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," he added.