Despite TV images to the contrary, Cristiano Ronaldo insists team-mate Bruno Fernandes’ goal against Uruguay was his. But then the high-tech ball denies him.
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Javier Caceres, Lusail
The game against Portugal was over when Cristiano Ronaldo ran the palm of his hand over his expensively pomaded hair. Once, twice. outraged. Portugal had won 2-0 against Uruguay at the Lusail Stadium, thus securing qualification for the World Cup round of 16. But Ronaldo’s thoughts revolved around something he considers more important: himself.