New Delhi, Nov. 15 -- Portugal's first match since Cristiano Ronaldo's international retirement announcement ended in a 1-4 UEFA Nations League defeat by Denmark at the Estadio Municipal de Braga on Saturday, 14 November. On 5 November, the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) confirmed Ronaldo's farewell after 234 caps and 146 goals. Here are five facts about Portugal's heaviest competitive home defeat and the start of life after Ronaldo.

The 1-4 result stands as Portugal's heaviest home defeat in a competitive game. A heavier home defeat, 10-0 against England in 1947, came in a friendly. Portugal had not conceded four goals in an official match since losing 2-4 to Germany at Euro 2020 on 19 June 2021. It was their heaviest defeat in ei...