Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images The dream of a smooth transition ended in tears on Saturday night. Portugal suffered its heaviest ever competitive home loss as Denmark ran out 4-1 winners in the UEFA Nations League. The fans in Braga wanted a party to celebrate a legend, but they got a harsh lesson instead. This result marks a dark start to life without the country’s greatest player.
Portugal paid tribute before the whistle, but the team failed to play like champions. The 41-year-old superstar retired just last week after a fallout with coach Jorge Jesus. His former teammates all wore the famous No. 7 jersey before kickoff, yet they could…
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