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Cristiano Ronaldo unused as Portugal beat Norway 2-1, first time in 18 years
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Portuguese footballer (born 1985)
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains the Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr and the Portugal national team. Nicknamed CR7, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history, having won numerous individual accolades throughout his career including five Ballon d'Or awards, a record three UEFA Men's Player of the Year Awards, and four European Golden Shoes. He was named the world's best player five times by FIFA.
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Erling Haaland scores for Norway but it is not enough to deny Portugal victory in the Nations League as Cristiano Ronaldo is left on the bench.
An 18-year streak ended for Cristiano Ronaldo as Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus kept him on the bench against Norway in the UEFA Nations League.
Cristiano Ronaldo remained an unused substitute as Portugal beat Norway 2-1 in Oslo, the first time in 18 years he has sat out a competitive international.O…