World Cup qualifying roundup: Neves stuns Republic of Ireland with late goal

<ul><li><p>Portugal snatch win after Kelleher saves Ronaldo penalty</p></li><li><p>England can seal qualification on Tuesday as Serbia lose</p></li></ul><p>Rúben Neves got Portugal out of jail with an injury-time World Cup qualifying winner against the Republic of Ireland after Cristiano Ronaldo had seen his penalty saved by Caoimhín Kelleher. Neves headed home in stoppage time to snatch a 1-0 win, four years after Ronaldo had scored twice late on to see off a stubborn Ireland.</p><p>It was a poignant tribute to Diogo Jota, who died in a car accident in July and whose No 21 jersey Neves wore in Portugal’s first home game since the Liverpool player’s death.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/oct/11/world-cup-qualifying-roundup-neves-stuns-republic-of-ireland-with-late-goal">Continue reading...</a>