Archive · 28 Sep 2026
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.
Cristiano Ronaldo remained on Portugal’s bench for the entire UEFA Nations League match against Norway.
Portugal defeated Norway 2–1, earning its second win in two games.
João Félix and Gonçalo Ramos scored for Portugal, while Erling Haaland scored Norway’s goal.
Lionel Messi scored a spectacular free kick for Inter Miami against Columbus Crew.
Messi’s equalizer was not enough, as Inter Miami ultimately lost the MLS match.
- Who
- Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Portugal, Norway, Inter Miami, and Columbus Crew.
- What
- Portugal won 2–1 while Ronaldo remained benched; Messi scored for Inter Miami in a defeat.
- When
- Sunday, September 27.
- Where
- Portugal’s UEFA Nations League match against Norway and Inter Miami’s MLS match against Columbus Crew.
- Why
- Portugal won through goals from João Félix and Gonçalo Ramos; Messi’s equalizer could not prevent Inter Miami’s loss.
- 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.