Portugal won their first game World Cup-2022beating Ghana 3-2 on Thursday night in Qatar.
All five goals were scored in the last 45 minutes of the game, but Portugal survived Ghana secure victory in Group H.
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates a goal during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Portugal and Ghana at Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022.
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Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo scored in the 65th minute to give Portugal a 1-0 lead with a penalty.
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Ronaldo became the first male footballer to score in five World Cups.
Ronaldo’s first World Cup it was in 2006 when he converted a penalty against Iran. At the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Ronaldo scored five goals.
Portugal’s Rafael Leao celebrates scoring his team’s third goal against Ghana during the FIFA World Cup Group H soccer match at Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022.
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However, his heroics alone were not enough for Portugal to earn the three points Ghana drew 1-1 after a goal by Ghana’s Andre Ayew in the 73rd minute.
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Portugal quickly responded with goals in the 78th and 80th minutes to take the lead.
It’s been an interesting few days for a big football star like Ronaldo and Manchester United agreed to part on Tuesday after the 37-year-old criticized his English Premier League club in an interview.
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Speaking on Piers Morgan Uncensored, Ronaldo said he felt “betrayed” by the club and accused senior officials of trying to push him out.
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal from the penalty spot against Ghana during the FIFA World Cup Group H soccer match at Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022.
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“Cristiano Ronaldo is leaving Manchester United by mutual consent with immediate effect,” Manchester United said in a statement posted on Twitter. “The club would like to thank him for his enormous contribution during his two spells at Old Trafford, scoring 145 goals in 346 appearances, and wish him and his family well for the future.
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“Everyone at Manchester United remains focused on continuing the team’s progress under Erik ten Haag and working together to achieve success on the pitch.”
Ronaldo now has a record 118 international goals.
