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Cristiano Ronaldo's Struggles Continue: Portugal Edge Nigeria in World Cup Warm-up

Cristiano Ronaldo faced challenges in the last World Cup warm-up match as Portugal secured a narrow 2-1 win against Nigeria. Despite the victory, the 41-year-old star lacked his typical precision, missing crucial opportunities to increase his remarkable international goal count.

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Cristiano Ronaldo's Struggles Continue: Portugal Edge Nigeria in World Cup Warm-up

Misfiring Cristiano Ronaldo has a nightmare as Portugal narrowly beat Nigeria in final World Cup warm-up match

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Cristiano Ronaldo's Frustrating Performance

The highly anticipated final World Cup warm-up match between Portugal and Nigeria saw Cristiano Ronaldo experience a nightmare evening in Leiria. Despite being an icon in the football world, the 41-year-old forward had a difficult game, failing to capitalize on numerous scoring chances that came his way. This uncharacteristic misfiring left fans and pundits questioning Ronaldo's form heading into the 2026 World Cup.

Published on Jun 11, 2026