An extended three-week international break promised Cristiano Ronaldo the opportunity to inch toward his 1,000th career goal for club and country. Instead, things have gone worryingly awry.
Jorge Jesus named the five-time Ballon d’Or winner in his first-ever Portugal squad for four UEFA Nations League matches, the first of which Ronaldo started as the Seleção das Quinas beat Wales 1–0 courtesy of João Félix’s deflected effort.
