Football
João Félix strike for Portugal enough to sink Wales but Ronaldo fever falls flat
There was a comic-strip feel to another eventful evening in the world of Cristiano Ronaldo. Where to start?
Published 24 September 2026 at 20:55 UTC
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What happened
It was the 67th minute when his No 7 went up on the fourth official’s board, prompting Ronaldo to remove the captain’s armband from his left bicep before departing to a universal ovation, but for the pocket of Wales supporters. The referee, Donatas Rumsas, hurried him off the pitch but Ro