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GdS: Ramos ‘beats Haaland’ and ‘sends Ronaldo to the bench’ – Milan man the real ‘phenomena’

By: Ben Dixon In Norway’s game against Portugal, most expected the headlines to be written by the headliners, but AC Milan’s Goncalo Ramos proved himself in their company. Ramos went for an elite-striker fee in the summer, but most wouldn’t…

Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 1:40 PM
GdS: Ramos ‘beats Haaland’ and ‘sends Ronaldo to the bench’ – Milan man the real ‘phenomena’
Key Things to Know
  • Goncalo Ramos started for Portugal against Norway while Cristiano Ronaldo was left on the bench.
  • Ramos scored Portugal's headline goal with a chip, ending a month-long scoring drought.
  • Erling Haaland scored for Norway during the international match.
The Story in 60 Seconds

AC Milan forward Goncalo Ramos took the spotlight during the international fixture between Portugal and Norway, according to a report by Gazzetta dello Sport. Although the match was anticipated as a headline clash between Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland, Ramos started while Ronaldo remained on the bench.

Ramos scored with a chip during the match, marking his first goal in nearly a month. While Haaland also scored for Norway, Ramos received prominent praise following his performance.

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