In a fitting turn of events, the Portuguese national men’s soccer team won the inaugural UEFA Nations League tournament with a 1-0 win over the Netherlands on Sunday evening.

Why was this a fitting result? Well, in addition to being the reigning champions of the Euro Cup, Portugal also hosted the tournament and won the final at the Estádio do Dragão in Porto.

The win gives the Portuguese team a second trophy in only 4 years after they won the Euros in 2016.

Portugal controlled their matchup against the Dutch on Sunday, creating endless opportunities and shots on goal. The Dutch, despite holding the ball for more time, found it difficult to find open space due to Portugal’s tough defense.

Portugal’s goal finally came in the 60th minute when Valencia winger Gonçalo Guedes found the net and beat Jasper Cillessen after a rocket-like strike. He was assisted on the goal by Bernardo Silva, who turned in a masterful performance for the Portuguese.

Portugal will forever be known as the first-ever winners of this new UEFA tournament. Now, the national team and its star players will enjoy the fruits of their victory and turn their focus towards Euro qualifying for the next tournament, which will take place next summer.

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Cristiano Ronaldo of Juventus suffered a leg injury in Portugal’s European qualifying match against Serbia on Monday night.

Ronaldo had to come out of the game and be replaced in the 30th minute of Portugal’s 1-1 draw with Serbia in Lisbon.

The Portuguese superstar it was sprinting down the field when he came up lame with a leg injury. He pointed to the bench and signaled that he needed to be replaced, putting one nation and the fans of Juventus’ nerves on edge.

Ronaldo, who scored a dramatic hat trick to the Juventus to a comeback victory over Atlético Madrid in the Round of 16 of the Champions League, appear to of suffered a right leg injury. It is still unknown what the exact extent and description of his injury is.

The news dampened what was already a pretty bad night for Portugal, who has drawn their first two European qualifying matches against Ukraine and Serbia in the start of the qualifying round.

Of bigger concern for Ronaldo will be his ability to play against Ajax in the Champions League’s quarterfinal, which begins in two weeks.

Juventus and Portugal fans wait with bated breath, hoping that their superstar will make a quick and speedy recovery.

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2010 World Cup semi-finalists Uruguay defeated Portugal 2-1 in a World Cup last-16 clash on Saturday.

Countries of both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi were eliminated during the same day after Messi’s Argentina suffered a 4-3 defeat against France during the earlier game.

PSG striker Edinson Cavani was the star of the day. He put his country ahead during the 7th minute before veteran defender Pepe drew level for Portugal at the 55th minute. Cavani then went on to curl home a superb strike during the 62nd minute.

Uruguay will now play against France on Friday in what promises to be a pulsating encounter. While France is one of the favorites to win the tournament, Uruguay is capable of beating any team if the likes of Cavani and Luis Suarez are able to shine.

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Reigning European Champions Portugal has suffered a major blow in their preparations for the 2018 World Cup as their key defender Danilo Pereira will miss the tournament due to an Achilles tendon injury.

Danilo, who was part of the Portugal squad that won Euro 2016, sustained a partial rupture on his left Achilles, his club FC Porto announced. He is set to undergo an operation on Thursday.

At the time of his injury, the 26-year-old had been making a steady comeback from a calf injury which he sustained in January.

He has now been ruled out of Fernando Santos’s squad that will travel to Russia to play in the World Cup which will be held between June 14- 15 July.

Portugal will start their World Cup on June 15 when they play against Spain. Portugal isn’t one of the top-dogs heading into the World Cup and their progress in the tournament will likely depend upon the performances of captain Cristiano Ronaldo.

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In a fitting turn of events, the Portuguese national men’s soccer team won the inaugural UEFA Nations League tournament with a 1-0 win over the Netherlands on Sunday evening.

Why was this a fitting result? Well, in addition to being the reigning champions of the Euro Cup, Portugal also hosted the tournament and won the final at the Estádio do Dragão in Porto.

The win gives the Portuguese team a second trophy in only 4 years after they won the Euros in 2016.

Portugal controlled their matchup against the Dutch on Sunday, creating endless opportunities and shots on goal. The Dutch, despite holding the ball for more time, found it difficult to find open space due to Portugal’s tough defense.

Portugal’s goal finally came in the 60th minute when Valencia winger Gonçalo Guedes found the net and beat Jasper Cillessen after a rocket-like strike. He was assisted on the goal by Bernardo Silva, who turned in a masterful performance for the Portuguese.

Portugal will forever be known as the first-ever winners of this new UEFA tournament. Now, the national team and its star players will enjoy the fruits of their victory and turn their focus towards Euro qualifying for the next tournament, which will take place next summer.

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Cristiano Ronaldo of Juventus suffered a leg injury in Portugal’s European qualifying match against Serbia on Monday night.

Ronaldo had to come out of the game and be replaced in the 30th minute of Portugal’s 1-1 draw with Serbia in Lisbon.

The Portuguese superstar it was sprinting down the field when he came up lame with a leg injury. He pointed to the bench and signaled that he needed to be replaced, putting one nation and the fans of Juventus’ nerves on edge.

Ronaldo, who scored a dramatic hat trick to the Juventus to a comeback victory over Atlético Madrid in the Round of 16 of the Champions League, appear to of suffered a right leg injury. It is still unknown what the exact extent and description of his injury is.

The news dampened what was already a pretty bad night for Portugal, who has drawn their first two European qualifying matches against Ukraine and Serbia in the start of the qualifying round.

Of bigger concern for Ronaldo will be his ability to play against Ajax in the Champions League’s quarterfinal, which begins in two weeks.

Juventus and Portugal fans wait with bated breath, hoping that their superstar will make a quick and speedy recovery.

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2010 World Cup semi-finalists Uruguay defeated Portugal 2-1 in a World Cup last-16 clash on Saturday.

Countries of both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi were eliminated during the same day after Messi’s Argentina suffered a 4-3 defeat against France during the earlier game.

PSG striker Edinson Cavani was the star of the day. He put his country ahead during the 7th minute before veteran defender Pepe drew level for Portugal at the 55th minute. Cavani then went on to curl home a superb strike during the 62nd minute.

Uruguay will now play against France on Friday in what promises to be a pulsating encounter. While France is one of the favorites to win the tournament, Uruguay is capable of beating any team if the likes of Cavani and Luis Suarez are able to shine.

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Reigning European Champions Portugal has suffered a major blow in their preparations for the 2018 World Cup as their key defender Danilo Pereira will miss the tournament due to an Achilles tendon injury.

Danilo, who was part of the Portugal squad that won Euro 2016, sustained a partial rupture on his left Achilles, his club FC Porto announced. He is set to undergo an operation on Thursday.

At the time of his injury, the 26-year-old had been making a steady comeback from a calf injury which he sustained in January.

He has now been ruled out of Fernando Santos’s squad that will travel to Russia to play in the World Cup which will be held between June 14- 15 July.

Portugal will start their World Cup on June 15 when they play against Spain. Portugal isn’t one of the top-dogs heading into the World Cup and their progress in the tournament will likely depend upon the performances of captain Cristiano Ronaldo.

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