{
  "id": 20072180,
  "title": "Ronaldo-less Portugal suffer Nations League hammering at hands of Denmark",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/ronaldo-less-portugal-suffer-nations-league-hammering-at-hands-of-20072180",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T23:07:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/11/15/ronaldo-less-portugal-suffer-nations-league-hammering-at-hands-of-denmark"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Portugal suffered a devastating 4-1 defeat to Denmark in the UEFA Nations League group stage match at Braga, marking their first game without the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo. Rasmus Hojlund scored twice as Denmark secured second place in Group A4 and advanced closer to a quarter-final spot. Denmark currently leads the group on nine points from five matches, just three behind Portugal who have already qualified for the quarter-finals after winning all four of their previous group fixtures. Denmark's clinical performance, including Hojlund's superb brace and a goal from Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, silenced Portugal's hopes of reaching the knockout stage. The Portuguese team paid tribute to Ronaldo with Ronaldo's number seven jersey and a banner thanking him, but their absence proved costly. Fans held the team accountable, with Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes acknowledging the need for improvement. Norway and Wales secured crucial wins, while Northern Ireland aims to climb out of bottom position with a win in their final Group B2 match.",
  "summary": "Rasmus Hojlund scored twice as Denmark climbed to second in Group A4 and moved closer to the quarter-finals with an impressive display in Braga.",
  "key_points": [],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Portugal vs Denmark LIVE: UEFA Nations League",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/portugal-vs-denmark-live-uefa-nations-league",
        "published": "2026-11-14T16:45:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Ronaldo-less Portugal suffer Nations League hammering at hands of Denmark",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/ronaldo-less-portugal-suffer-nations-league-hammering-at-hands-of",
        "published": "2026-11-14T22:35:31.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}