Is this the end for Ronaldo - and would Portugal miss him?
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Portugal fans get a look at what the post-Cristiano Ronaldo era might look like in their 4-2 Nations League victory over Denmark.
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- Portugal fans get a look at what the post-Cristiano Ronaldo era might look like in their 4-2 Nations League victory over Denmark.
Portugal fans got a look at what the post-Cristiano Ronaldo era might look like in their 4-2 Nations League victory over Denmark.
Joao Cancelo and Goncalo Ramos had twice given the visitors the lead, with Mikkel Damsgaard and Rasmus Hojlund both levelling for Denmark.
Ex-Manchester United striker Hojlund marked his goal with Ronaldo's trademark 'Siuuu' celebration - something he has done before against Portugal.
Vitinha put Portugal ahead again with a header from Bruno Fernandes' ball and Joao Felix added a late fourth in Copenhagen.
It was the first match since 41-year-old Ronaldo, the record goalscorer in men's international football, left the camp after being put on the bench against Norway.
After the win in Denmark, boss Jorge Jesus, 72, said: "I still think exactly the same way - there are players with status. That much is crystal clear.
"But I'll say it again - the rules are the same for everyone. That's a method I've followed throughout my coaching career and I'll continue to follow."
Ronaldo's sister, Elma Aveiro, had earlier written on social media: "Betrayal is a dish best served cold."
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Source: BBC.
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