Cristiano Ronaldo has suffered an injury after a collision with goalkeeper Tomas Vaclik during Portugal’s Nations League clash against the Czech Republic today.
WHAT HAPPENED?:
The Portugal star jumped to meet a high ball when he was caught by the goalkeeper and suffered a nasty blow to the face. The attacker bled from his face and required a plaster across his nose.
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Portugal’s coach Fernando Santos, and his side were concerned about the 37-year-old’s condition after the incident, but he was able to continue playing.
The Manchester United forward is part of Portugal’s hopes for the World Cup in Qatar. The Nations League clash is part of their preparations for the tournament.
WHAT NEXT FOR PORTUGAL? Ronaldo and his fellow Portugal stars will take on Spain in their next Nations League clash on Tuesday.
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