Cristiano Ronaldo yesterday sent Portugal through to the final of the UEFA Nations League. The Nations League tournament is a representation of the 55 Football Associations that make up the continental body.
Playing in front of their home fans, Florian Writz had put the Germans in front before a beautiful Francesco Concecaio equaliser. Still hanging in the balance, Nuno Mendes, fresh from winning the UCL with PSG, sandwiched between two German defenders before a square pass which the talismanic 40yo Ronaldo showed composure and experience to slot in. Although the VAR was called in, the goal stood for what will be Cristiano Ronaldo’s 937th career goal (137th International goal in 220 appearances) and his 85th goal for Portugal since turning 30 years old.
Portugal who won the first edition of the UEFA Nations League on home soil in 2018/19 will wait to meet one of defending champions, Spain or former holders France in the final on Sunday.
