At the age of 35, Cristiano Ronaldo is still pushing boundaries, smashing records, and showing no signs of slowing down. The goal-scorer extraordinaire is now just seven goals away from becoming the all-time international goals record holder.
He scored his 102nd goal for Portugal in a seven-goal thrashing of Andorra on Wednesday and is firmly on course to secure his place as the most prolific marksman in international footballing history. It would be a fitting accolade for a player who has given so much to his country throughout a 17-year international career.
Portugal took another step towards the 2021 UEFA European U21 Championship after a comfortable 3-0 win against Belarus. Jota forced an early own goal at the Estádio Municipal de Portimão with penalties to Fábio Vieira and Gonçalo Ramos wrapping it up.
There is still a long way to go until the next World Cup tournament; however, preparations have started in earnest for many teams. On some continents, World Cup qualification games are already underway.
The fine form shown by Wolves forward Pedro Neto and Braga striker Paulinho have earned both players debut call-ups to the full Portugal squad for the decisive Nations League encounters against France and Croatia, and the friendly match against Andorra.