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Ronaldo Benched as Messi Scores Stunning Free Kick in Loss

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi had very different football games on Sunday, September 27.

Ronaldo did not play for Portugal and stayed on the bench.

Portugal still beat Norway 2–1.

João Félix scored first for Portugal.

Erling Haaland equalized for Norway.

Gonçalo Ramos then scored the winning goal for Portugal.

Messi played for Inter Miami against Columbus Crew.

He scored a curling free kick, but Inter Miami still lost.

Key facts

Portugal result: Portugal defeated Norway 2–1.
Ronaldo’s role: Cristiano Ronaldo stayed on the bench for the entire match.
Portugal scorers: João Félix scored in the 17th minute and Gonçalo Ramos scored in the 54th minute.
Norway scorer: Erling Haaland scored in the 51st minute.
Messi’s goal: Lionel Messi scored a free kick in the 33rd minute.
Inter Miami result: Inter Miami lost to Columbus Crew despite Messi’s equalizer.
Competition: The matches were played in the UEFA Nations League and Major League Soccer.

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