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Ronaldo scores double as Portugal sink Luxembourg

Cristiano Ronaldo has helped Portugal in the thrashing of Luxembourg 6-0 in Euro 2024 qualifying.

The cocker star scored twice to help his country sink Luxembourg.

Ronaldo, 38, broke the deadlock after nine minutes before Joao Felix and Bernardo Silva pulled Portugal further clear.

The Al Nassr forward sent his side in with a 4-0 lead at half-time, with substitutes Otavio and Rafael Leao scoring late in the second period.

Portugal top Group J after winning their opening two Euro 2024 qualifiers.

After scoring two against Liechtenstein on Thursday, Ronaldo further extended his record as Portugal’s leading scorer in European Championship qualifiers, taking his tally to 35 in 37 appearances.

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