Holders Portugal cruise in final warm-up
Published on: Friday, June 11, 2021
By: AFP
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo kicks the ball during the match against Israel.
LISBON: Cristiano Ronaldo was on the score-sheet as European champions Portugal beat Israel 4-0 on Wednesday in their final warm-up for the defence of their title.Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes bagged twice as Ronaldo and Joao Cancelo added for a comfortable win in Lisbon.
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Ronaldo’s 44th minute strike was his 104th international goal in 175 matches, and leaves him five short of the record held by Iran’s Ali Daei.
“We put things right from the match against Spain,” Portugal coach Fernando Santos said regarding the 0-0 draw with Spain in their previous match in Madrid.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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