Portugal set to petition FIFA to award Ronaldo goal – media

The ace had a goal chalked off and awarded to Bruno Fernandes against Uruguay

The Portuguese FA will tell FIFA that Cristiano Ronaldo was the rightful goalscorer of his side’s first goal against Uruguay in Monday’s Group H clash at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, according to reports. 

Former Manchester United star Ronaldo appeared to nod Portugal into a 54th minute lead before Fernando Santos’ men completed a 2-0 win, booking their place in the knockout stages of the World Cup – but subsequent replays seemed to confirm that Ronaldo did not get a touch on the ball, with the goal instead awarded to his ex-Old Trafford colleague Bruno Fernandes.

The goal, had it been awarded to Ronaldo, would have placed him level with Portuguese great Eusebio for the most goals scored for their country at a World Cup with nine.

However, Portugal are understood to have questioned FIFA’s view of the goal and, according to a report by El Chiringuito TV, they are set to present evidence which they claim proves that Ronaldo got the crucial final touch on the ball.

It is unclear as to what evidence Portugal claim they have which might overturn FIFA’s initial decision, particularly after several slow-motion replays appeared to confirm that Fernandes’ cross hit the back of the net without any intervention from Ronaldo.

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