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Cristiano Ronaldo scores as Portugal breeze past Israel

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. Lisbon, Portugal
Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo shoots during the international friendly football match between Portugal and Israel at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon in preparation for the UEFA EURO 2020 football competition, on 9 June, 2021
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Cristiano Ronaldo was on the score-sheet as European champions Portugal beat Israel 4-0 on Wednesday in their final warm up for the defence of their title.

Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes bagged twice as Ronaldo and Joao Cancelo added for a comfortable win in Lisbon.

Ronaldo's 44th minute strike was his 104th international goal in 175 matches, and leaves him five short of the record held by Iran's Ali Daei.

Portugal's midfielder Bruno Fernandes (L) shoots next to Israel's defender Eytan Tibi during the international friendly football match between Portugal and Israel at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon in preparation for the UEFA EURO 2020 football competition, on 9 June, 2021
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"We put things right from the match against Spain," Portugal coach Fernando Santos said regarding the 0-0 draw with Spain in their previous match in Madrid.

"I know what we have to do to win, and I have great confidence in this team," he said.

Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo controls the ball next to Israel's midfielder Neta Lavi (L) during the international friendly football match between Portugal and Israel at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon in preparation for the UEFA EURO 2020 football competition, on 9 June, 2021
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Portugal are in the tricky looking “Group F” at the Euros with Hungary their first opponent on 15 June before they take on Germany four days later and then the reigning World Cup holders France 23 June.

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