Cristiano Ronaldo scores STUNNING left-footed brace in Portugal's final Euro 2024 warm-up clash against Ireland... as Al-Nassr star rolls back the years with superb strikes from free secure email accounts Watch Video

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Cristiano Ronaldo rolled back the years after producing a stunning brace against Ireland in Portugal's final Euro 2024 warm-up clash on Tuesday night.<br/><br/>The Al-Nassr star has been the center of debate for his national side heading into the tournament, as many argue the side is better without the 39-year-old.<br/><br/>However, Ronaldo may have put an end to those debates after bagging two goals - including a sensational long-range strike - in the second half of their warm-up game.<br/><br/>Barcelona's Joao Felix put the hosts ahead in the 18th minute before veteran Ronaldo opened his account for the night after the interval. <br/><br/>In the 50th minute, the 39-year-old collected the ball on the right side before cutting in, throwing in some stepovers, and unleashing an unstoppable effort into the top-left corner of the Ireland goal.<br/><br/>It was a goal reminiscent of the long-range strikes Ronaldo produced earlier in his career, as the veteran proved that he's still just as lethal in front of goal.<br/><br/>He then doubled his tally for the evening by scoring another left-footed effort, which sailed into the top-right corner after the 39-year-old was picked out inside the box. <br/><br/>A fluid counter-attack from Portugal saw the ball land at Ronaldo's feet and he made no mistake in smashing his effort into the back of the Ireland net. <br/><br/>Earlier in the game, Ronaldo had struck the post with a long-range free-kick that had looked destined to nestle in the back of the net. <br/><br/>His two strikes against Ireland see Ronaldo take his international goal tally up to 131 and his overall career tally up to a staggering 896 goals. <br/><br/>Before kick-off, cameras caught the heartwarming moment when Ronaldo helped a disabled child onto the pitch.<br/><br/>In a clip posted onto X, Ronaldo was seen helping a disabled mascot - who was in a wheelchair - onto the pitch for the game at the Estadio Municipal de Aveiro.<br/><br/>Then, in a separate clip posted on the social media platform, Ronaldo was seen holding her hand throughout Portugal's national anthem.<br/><br/>In recent days, some have questioned whether Ronaldo should be included in Portugal's opening group games in Germany this summer - with Arsenal legend Paul Merson stating that he would bench the five-time Champions League winner for the group stages.<br/><br/>But, speaking ahead of their clash against Ireland, Portugal boss Roberto Martinez insisted the veteran forward remains in his plans.<br/><br/>'Tomorrow we have Rúben [Dias], Pepe and Cristiano. It's a perfect game to give minutes to the starters, but they will have minutes,' the Portugal boss said during a press conference on Monday.<br/><br/>Ronaldo has also been in fine form for his club side this season, scoring 44 goals in 45 appearances in all competitions for Al-Nassr and Martinez emphasized his experience and leadership qualities are integral to this team.