Record-breaking Cristiano Ronaldo breaks Irish hearts on dramatic night in Faro
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (centre) celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game. Picture: Isabel Infantes
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Two late Cristiano Ronaldo goals denied Ireland what would have been a memorable victory after John Egan’s first international goal had given Stephen Kenny’s side an interval lead.
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