Nations League: Cristiano Ronaldo landmark in Portugal win
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first European player to reach 100 international goals after scoring twice in Portugal’s 2-0 win over 10-man Sweden.
Veteran Sweden midfielder Gustav Svensson was sent off just before half-time for collecting a second yellow card, and from the resulting free-kick, Ronaldo fired the ball into the top corner to bring up his landmark century.
After 72 minutes, the Juventus forward curled in a second goal from the edge of the penalty area.
Portugal have two wins from their opening Nations League fixtures, and top the table ahead of France, who beat Croatia 4-2 in Paris.
Defender Dejan Lovren had put the 2018 World Cup runners-up ahead after 17 minutes following a corner, but Antoine Griezmann drew France level just before the break.
In stoppage time, Manchester United forward Anthony Martial saw his sliding effort deflect in off ‘keeper Dominik Livakovic for an own goal.
Croatia levelled through Josip Brekalo in the 55th minute, which was a first international goal for the Wolfsburg forward.
The world champions, though, were back in front when defender Dayot Upamecano headed in a corner from close-range after 65 minutes.
With 13 minutes left, Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud made it 4-2 from the penalty spot following a handball by Lovren as France also maintained their 100 per cent start to the Nations League.
Source: Sky Sports