Dolores Averyo’s mother in tears in the gallery after Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 117th career goal in the Nations League football match against Switzerland in Lisbon. Ronaldo was Portugal’s winner with a double in his return to the playing XI. Portugal won the match 4–0.
Cristiano scored in the 35th minute with a Diego Jota ball from inside the box, scoring the second goal in the 4th minute. Jota’s ground shot was deflected by Swiss goalkeeper Gregor Kobel, but Ronaldo did not miss the rebound (2–0). Ronaldo would have scored a hat-trick just before the end of the first half if it had not been for the shot in front of the post when Kobe was the only one in front three minutes later.
Rono’s mother bursts into tears in the gallery as Cristiano Ronaldo demonstrates with his second goal of the match. Joao Chancelo and William Carvalho were Portugal’s other goalscorers in the match.
Despite being Manchester United’s top scorer with 24 goals in all competitions, Cristiano had a tough season in the English Premier League.
Manchester United have lost their Champions League berth after failing to finish in the top four in the EPL. The club did not win a single trophy during the season.
In April, the star was devastated by the death of her newborn baby. Cristiano Ronaldo’s brilliant performance against Switzerland. Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 117 goals in 188 appearances in international football. Portugal will compete in the 2022 World Cup with South Korea, Uruguay and Ghana.
English Summary: Cristiano Ronaldo’s mum reduced to tears as Portuguese great takes his tally up to 117 international goals; pictures emerge