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Rewind: When Nani ruined what could’ve been one of Ronaldo’s best-ever goals

SASoccerMag takes a look back at when Nani ruined what could have been Cristiano Ronaldo’s greatest-ever goal for Portugal.

MALAGA, SPAIN - JUNE 12: Pablo Sarabia of Spain celebrates with Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres after scoring their team's second goal during the UEFA Nations League League A Group 2 match between Spain and Czech Republic at La Rosaleda Stadium on June 12, 2022 in Malaga, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

Spain cruise past Czechs as Portugal fall to sucker punch against the Swiss

Spain won a second successive Uefa Nations League match on Sunday with a 2-0 win over the Czech Republic while rivals Portugal conceded a goal after just 57 seconds to lose to Switzerland.

LISBON, PORTUGAL - JUNE 09: Ondrej Lingr of Czech Republic is challenged by Ruben Neves of Portugal during the UEFA Nations League League A Group 2 match between Portugal and Czech Republic at Estadio Jose Alvalade on June 09, 2022 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images)

Highlights: Portugal, Spain claim victories in Nation League

Catch up with highlights from Thursday evening’s Uefa Nations League action which saw Portugal beat the Czech Republic to go top of Group A while Spain picked up their first victory of the competition.

LISBON, PORTUGAL - JUNE 09: Goncalo Guedes of Portugal celebrates with Cristiano Ronaldo after scoring their side's second goal during the UEFA Nations League League A Group 2 match between Portugal and Czech Republic at Estadio Jose Alvalade on June 09, 2022 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images)

Portugal cruise past Czechs, Spain edge Switzerland

Portugal scored twice in five minutes to beat the Czech Republic on Thursday and open up a two-point lead at the top of Group A2 in the Nations League, while Spain picked up their first win with a tight 1-0 victory over Switzerland.

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal celebrates with team mate Bruno Fernandes after scoring their sides third goal during the UEFA Nations League League A Group 2 match between Portugal and Switzerland at Estadio Jose Alvalade on June 05, 2022 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images)

Highlights: Ronaldo steers Portugal past Switzerland, Spain held in Prague

Cristiano Ronaldo marshalled Portugal past Switzerland in the Nations League on Sunday as Gavi made history becoming Spain’s youngest-ever scorer. Catch up with the highlights and reactions here.

UNL wrap: Spain held by Czechs

Gavi became Spain’s youngest scorer ever and Inigo Martinez headed home a late equaliser as Spain drew 2-2 with the Czech Republic in the Nations League in Prague on Sunday.

UNL wrap: Spain pegged back by late Portugal equaliser

Spain were denied a winning start by Portugal in the Nations League on Thursday as Alvaro Morata’s first-half finish was cancelled out by a late equaliser from Ricardo Horta.

Bruno Fernandes and Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal

Highlights and reactions as Portugal, Poland punch World Cup tickets

Catch up with the highlights and reaction after Portugal beat North Macedonia 2-0 and Poland saw off Sweden by the same score in play-off finals on Tuesday to book their places in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Fernandes fires Portugal past North Macedonia to book World Cup berth, Lewandowski downs Sweden

Bruno Fernandes fired Portugal to the 2022 World Cup with a brace in a 2-0 victory over Italy’s conquerors North Macedonia on Tuesday, while Robert Lewandowski guided Poland past Sweden.

North Macedonia have ’90 minutes to fulfil’ World Cup dream

The North Macedonia players have “90 minutes to fulfil” the “dream of a whole country” said key midfielder Elif Elmas ahead of Tuesday’s 2022 World Cup play-off against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal.