Portugal coach Roberto Martínez has underlined the importance of Cristiano Ronaldo to the national team by describing the veteran forward as unique in what he brings to the locker room.
Erling Haaland won’t attend Monday’s Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris, preferring instead a trip to Sweden where his friend can win the league with Malmö.
Mohamed Salah scored and provided an assist on his return from injury as Liverpool kept their foot on the throttle in the Premier League title race with a 4-1 win at Brentford on Saturday.