{
  "id": 9674128,
  "title": "Age-less wonder Ronaldo fails to turn back clock against Wales",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/age-less-wonder-ronaldo-fails-to-turn-back-clock-against-wales",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T02:08:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/09/1540686/age-less-wonder-ronaldo-fails-turn-back-clock-against-wales"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "LISBON: In Portugal's opening game of the Nations League, reigning champions Portugal secured a 1-0 victory over Wales. Joao Felix put the home side ahead with a long-range shot in the 22nd minute. Portugal's captain Bruno Fernandes told the BBC, \"We scored one, and we didn't concede. That's the big thing.\" The team dominated possession and outshot Wales 19-4, but failed to capitalize on numerous chances. Assistant player Joao Felix remarked, \"I can't recall them having a single clear-cut chance; we had several.\" Portugal's dominance was evident, with Cristiano Ronaldo, the 41-year-old record scorer with 146 international goals, making his presence felt. Ronaldo scored once, only to be ruled offside moments later. Despite Wales' close calls, including Brennan Johnson's chip hitting the bar and Lewis Koumas and Dan James missing rebound chances, Portugal's early goal proved decisive.",
  "summary": "LISBON: Joao Felix scored the only goal with a long-range shot as reigning Nations League champions Portugal opened their campaign with a 1-0 home win over Wales.",
  "key_points": [
    "Portugal defeats Wales 1-0 in Nations League opener",
    "Joao Felix scores long-range goal in 22nd minute",
    "41-year-old Ronaldo makes impact despite being offside"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Portugal's early goal and sustained dominance secured the win, with Wales unable to capitalize on their limited scoring chances despite some close calls.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}