Ronaldo Grabs Double as Portugal Hammers Poland and Ref Suspends Romania-Kosovo in Nations League
Ronaldo Breaks Record With Two Goals
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice to break the international goalscoring record as Portugal thrashed Poland 3-2 in a thrilling Nations League encounter. The Portuguese superstar now has 118 international goals, surpassing the previous record held by Iran's Ali Daei.
Ronaldo's goals came in the 33rd and 62nd minutes, with Poland's Robert Lewandowski equalizing in between. Kamil Glik's late strike set up a tense finish, but Portugal held on for the victory.
Referee Suspends Romania-Kosovo Match Due to Political Banner
In a separate Nations League match, the referee suspended the game between Romania and Kosovo after a political banner was displayed in the stands. The banner read "Kosovo is Serbia," a reference to the ongoing territorial dispute between the two countries.
The match was halted in the 57th minute, with Kosovo leading 1-0. The referee consulted with both teams and match officials before making the decision to suspend the game.
Nations League Fixtures Continue
The Nations League fixtures will continue on Tuesday, with England hosting Italy in a highly anticipated clash. Other notable matches include Spain vs. Switzerland, France vs. Austria, and Germany vs. Hungary.
The Nations League is a UEFA competition that replaced friendly matches in the international calendar. The tournament is divided into four divisions, with the top-ranked teams competing in League A.