Cristiano Ronaldo's Serbia rivalry reignited after past controversy sparked referee apology

14.11.2021 - 16:07

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Sunday's meeting between Serbia and Portugal marks the first clash between the two nations since Cristiano Ronaldo was denied a clear injury-time winner, leading to the captain furiously throwing his armband on the floor and leaving the field.

Referee Danny Makkelie later apologised for the misdemeanour as the 36-year-old's late strike, which would've surely been the winner, wasn't spotted to see Portugal miss out on two points.

With the narrative set, tonight's game has a lot riding on it as a win for Dragan Stojković's side would seal automatic qualification for next year's World Cup at Portugal's expense.

A draw for Fernando Santos' men is enough. In March's reverse fixture, a Diogo Jota brace fired Portugal into a comfortable half-time

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Cristiano Ronaldo's Serbia rivalry reignited after past controversy sparked referee apology

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