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    "excerpt": "UEFA Nations League: Cristiano Ronaldo broke down into tears as he watched Portugal become the first nation to win the UEFA Nations League twice, edging Spain 5-3 on penalties following a thrilling 2-2 draw in Munich. The Portuguese striker scored his side\u2019s second equaliser before having to go off the field with an injury.",
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    "editor1": "UEFA Nations League: Cristiano Ronaldo broke down into tears as he watched Portugal become the first nation to win the UEFA Nations League twice, edging Spain 5-3 on penalties following a thrilling 2-2 draw in Munich. The Portuguese striker scored his side\u2019s second equaliser before having to go off the field with an injury.<p>In a frenetic final, both sides showed attacking intent from the outset. Jo\u00e3o Neves fired narrowly wide inside five minutes, while Spain responded with near misses from Pedri and Nico Williams. The breakthrough came in the 21st minute when Martin Zubimendi tapped home after Portugal failed to clear Lamine Yamal\u2019s cross.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Portugal hit back quickly. Nuno Mendes, engaged in a fascinating duel with Yamal, surged past Oscar Mingueza and rifled home his first international goal just five minutes later to restore parity.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Spain regained the lead on the stroke of half-time through Mikel Oyarzabal, who latched onto Pedri\u2019s perfectly-timed pass and clipped a composed finish beyond Diogo Costa to make it 2-1.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The second half saw Portugal grow into the game following the introduction of R\u00faben Neves and Nelson Semedo. Their pressure paid off just after the hour mark when Cristiano Ronaldo, scoring his 938th career goal, volleyed in Nuno Mendes\u2019 deflected cross to level the scores again at 2-2.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Despite Ronaldo limping off late in regulation time, Portugal pressed in extra time. Semedo scuffed a good chance wide, and Rafael Leao\u2019s pace troubled Spain\u2019s defence. Diogo Jota\u2019s late header was the closest either side came to a winner.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The second half saw Portugal grow into the game following the introduction of R\u00faben Neves and Nelson Semedo. Their pressure paid off just after the hour mark when Cristiano Ronaldo, scoring his 938th career goal, volleyed in Nuno Mendes\u2019 deflected cross to level the scores again at 2-2.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/live-cricket-score\">LIVE Cricket Score<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Article Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/ians.in\/english-wire\/sports\/1\" rel=\"nofollow\">IANS<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n",
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