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Colin Millar

Gary Lineker mocks Cristiano Ronaldo as final decision confirmed on his Portugal 'goal'

Gary Lineker has poked fun at Cristiano Ronaldo after Portugal's first goal against Uruguay was awarded to Bruno Fernandes instead of the veteran forward.

That is despite Portugal reportedly presenting evidence that he had got the final touch on the cross from Fernandes into the box in the 54th minute of the group stage match on Monday. The Manchester United playmaker's cross eluded the Uruguayan defence and goalkeeper Sergio Rochet to open the scoring.

But on its way through, Ronaldo jumped up and appeared to attempt to head the ball in for his second goal of the tournament. The stadium announcer at the Lusail Iconic Stadium though announced Fernandes as the scorer, despite Ronaldo's energetic celebration, with the United star later confirmed as the scorer.

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