Nations League: Portugal edge Denmark 4-2 despite Ronaldo’s absence
Portugal put the controversy surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure to one side as they edged Denmark 4-2 in the UEFA Nations League on Thursday. Joao Felix made the win safe late in the second half after the hosts had twice fought back to level. With the pre-match build-up dominated by five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo’s sudden Read More:…
Portugal beat Denmark 4-2 in the UEFA Nations League. According to Punch, Joao Felix scored late in the second half to make the win safe after the hosts had twice fought back to level.
Cristiano Ronaldo was absent from the match, with reports suggesting tension between him and the Portugal national team. Daily Post Nigeria reported that Bruno Fernandes replaced Ronaldo as captain, and Rafael Leao took over Ronaldo's iconic no.7 shirt.
Ronaldo's departure from the team's training camp in Copenhagen ahead of the match was unexpected, and he has indicated that he will explain his reasons for leaving at a later date, as per Punch Nigeria.
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