Portugal in unprecedented 105-year humilation in first game since Cristiano Ronaldo’s retirement

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Portugal have been dealt their heaviest competitive home defeat in history as Denmark thrashed them 4-1.Former Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund scored two goals at Estadio Municipal de Braga on Saturday night as the Danes ran riot.Portugal were thumped 4-1 by Denmark in Braga to suffer their worst-ever defeat on home soilGettyEx-Tottenham man Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Fulham star Joachim Andersen also netted as Portugal were swept aside on home soil.Bernardo Silva scored a late consolation goal, but it wasn’t enough to prevent his country from having a match to forget.The result is their worst-ever loss at home in a competitive match in the 105 years they have been playing international football.It is also the biggest defeat they have suffered in the Nations League, with their last four all ending 1-0.Furthermore, it marks a dismal start to life after Cristiano Ronaldo, who called time on his Portugal career earlier in November.Do Portugal miss Ronaldo?With 146 goals scored in 234 matches, Ronaldo has gone down as the greatest player in Portuguese football history.He won three trophies with his country – Euro 2016, and the Nations League in 2018/19 and 2024/25.Ronaldo’s last appearance came in the 1-0 Nations League win over Wales in September.However, his 23-year spell with the Portugal national team ended on a sour note as he stormed out of their camp that month.He left over a dispute with head coach Jorge Jesus over playing time, and later apologised to his teammates.Portugal paid tribute to Ronaldo after his retirement, but could not get off to a winning start without himGettyPortugal suspended him for 30 days and issued a fine that was worth just €255 (£214).This is a developing story and is being updated.For the latest updates, breaking news alerts, and comprehensive analysis, refresh this page or follow our real-time news coverage by watching and listening to talkSPORT live.For broader context, explore related coverage on our homepage for the top trending stories. For the latest talkSPORT videos, download the app.talkSPORT cares about getting it right, not just getting it first and because this is a developing situation, details will change. We will be updating this page constantly with verified info, expert takes, and official statements.Stay tuned for further developments as this story continues to break.