Santos hails genius of Ronaldo after stunning hat-trick
Portugal boss Fernando Santos hailed the ‘genius’ of Cristiano Ronaldo after his stunning hat-trick beat Switzerland 3-1 to book the hosts a place in the Nations League final.
Portugal boss Fernando Santos hailed the ‘genius’ of Cristiano Ronaldo after his stunning hat-trick beat Switzerland 3-1 to book the hosts a place in the Nations League final.
A stunning hat-trick from Cristiano Ronaldo fired Portugal into the final of the Nations League with a 3-1 victory over Switzerland in Porto.
Raheem Sterling is desperate to fulfil his dream of lifting a trophy with England this summer.
Reigning European champions Portugal were drawn against Switzerland in the Nations League semi-finals, while England go up against Netherlands.
Arkadiusz Milik converted a twice-taken penalty as Poland came from behind to draw 1-1 with 10-man Portugal in the Nations League.
The Netherlands sealed a spot in the final four of the inaugural Uefa Nations League after they scored two late goals to draw 2-2 with Germany in Gelsenkirchen.
Harry Kane was described by England manager Gareth Southgate as ‘the best goalscorer in the world’ after his dramatic winner against Croatia earned his side a Nations League Finals berth.
A Haris Seferovic-inspired Switzerland sensationally recovered from an early two-goal deficit to crush Belgium 5-2 and surge into the Nations League Finals in Lucerne on Sunday.
England fought back from being a goal down to secure a 2-1 victory over Croatia at Wembley Stadium to win their Uefa Nations League group.
Cristiano Ronaldo is still part of the Portugal squad despite his recent absence, according to coach Fernando Santos.