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SPO:Rusty Ronaldo misses mark in Portugal World Cup warm-up

Portugal are heading to the World Cup on the back of a 2-1 warm-up win over Nigeria and some regrets for star striker Cristiano Ronaldo.

The 41-year-old failed to add to his men's-record international haul of 143 goals, despite being presented with clear-cut chances with just the goalkeeper to beat in both halves in Leiria on Wednesday (Thursday AEST).

The five-time world player of the year was substituted off in the 65th minute, having been given longer on the field than every other outfield player to start the match for Portugal.

Ronaldo will be making his record-tying sixth appearance at a World Cup.

Francisco Conceicao, one of 11 replacements to come on for Portugal, grabbed the 75th-minute winner by cutting in from the right and curling a shot into the far corner.

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