Portugal beat Denmark 4-2 in Nations League without Ronaldo
Portugal won 4-2 away to Denmark in the Nations League without Cristiano Ronaldo, who was absent amid reported controversy over his departure from the squad.
What happened
Portugal defeated Denmark 4-2 in the UEFA Nations League on Thursday, with Joao Felix sealing the win late in the second half.134
The match was played in the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo, amid what outlets described as controversy over his departure from the squad.14
Denmark twice fought back to level the score before Portugal pulled away.1
CNA reported that Germany had reason for satisfaction with the result.3
Denmark fought back to level the score twice before Portugal secured the win.1
Key points
What the coverage leaves out
- None of the outlets reviewed detailed the reason for Ronaldo's absence or the nature of the controversy surrounding his departure.
- None of the outlets reviewed named the goal scorers besides Joao Felix, who sealed the win.
- None of the outlets reviewed explained how the result specifically benefited Germany in the Nations League standings.
Why it matters
Germany stood to benefit from the result in the broader Nations League standings, according to CNA.3
Sources (4)
Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.
Middle East & Turkey
- 2Al Jazeera EnglishQAState-controlled
Africa
- 1PunchNGPrivate
Nations League: Portugal edge Denmark 4-2 despite Ronaldo’s absence
- 4VanguardNGPrivate
Southeast Asia
- 3CNASGState-controlled