Cristiano Ronaldo continues to defy age and critics with his stellar performance for Portugal, scoring a record-extending 132 international goals at the age of 39. In a recent Nations League match against Scotland, Ronaldo came on as a halftime substitute and netted an 88th-minute winner, showcasing his enduring prowess on the field.
Despite a goal drought at the European Championship, Portugal's coach has maintained faith in Ronaldo, a decision that paid off with his milestone goals. Ronaldo's recent achievements include scoring his 900th career goal in a match against Croatia and now setting his sights on reaching 1,000 goals.
Meanwhile, Luka Modric, also 39, displayed his class with a crucial goal for Croatia against Poland. The Real Madrid midfielder's goal marked his 27th for his country, solidifying his status as a key player despite his age.
Spain's victory over Switzerland saw Fabian Ruiz shine with a brace, helping his team secure a 4-1 win despite playing with 10 men for most of the match. The European champions showed resilience and quality in their Nations League campaign.
In Sweden, fans paid tribute to the late Sven-Goran Eriksson before witnessing their team's 3-0 victory over Estonia. The Swedish side displayed promising form, with Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak leading the charge in attack.
Denmark also secured a win, defeating Serbia 2-0 with goals from Albert Gronbaek and Yussuf Poulsen. The Scandinavian nations continue to impress on the international stage with their strong performances.
