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Ukraine squander big opportunity in Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal were held scoreless by Ukraine, but were gifted a point by the visitors, who missed a golden chance late on.
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Portugal draws with Ukraine in Cristiano Ronaldo's return
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beIN Sports USA was the first to report the possibility of Nani heading to North America.
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