It was a Ronaldo versus Spain Friday – on and off the field. On the field, Spain was at receiving end as the Portuguese star striker scored a jaw-dropping hat-trick to force a sensational draw. Off the field, Ronaldo will pay 20 million in taxes to settle the dispute with the Spanish department and avoid a possible jail term.
ON FIELD FIRST
A brilliant hat-trick by Ronaldo ensured that Portugal forces a draw against its fancied rivals, and the “mother of World Cup rivalries’ lives up to the hype around it. CR7 had put Portugal ahead twice in the quest as they chased their maiden World Cup win against arch-rivals Spain. On each occasion, Diego Costa restored parity. Spain had surged ahead on a Nacho goal and maintained the lead late into the game, only to lose the advantage when Ronaldo completed his hat-trick with a free kick and force an exciting draw.
Ronaldo vs Spain: Opens campaign with hat-trick; before closing tax dispute
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