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Morocco make history by stunning Portugal to reach World Cup semi-finals

Youssef En-Nesyri’s header three minutes before half-time wins quarter-final clash leaving Ronaldo in tears

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo walks off the pitch as the Morocco team celebrate their World Cup quarter-final win. Photograph: Getty Images
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo walks off the pitch as the Morocco team celebrate their World Cup quarter-final win. Photograph: Getty Images
Gavin Cummiskey at Al Thumama Stadium
Sun Dec 11 2022 - 11:37 • 5 MIN READ

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Gavin Cummiskey

Gavin Cummiskey

Gavin Cummiskey is The Irish Times' Soccer Correspondent