When Rúben Neves, midfielder of Portugal national team rose to head the ball past the line in the 91st minute, the roar at Estádio José Alvalade, Lisbon turned from nervous anticipation to pure relief. The drama unfolded during a FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifier Lisbon on October 11, 2025, when Portugal needed a win to stay atop Group B. After Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty was saved, the Portuguese side finally cracked Ireland’s defence with Neves’s header, earning a 1‑0 victory that kept their perfect qualifying record intact.
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Fabian Rademacher
Look, they let Neves wiggle that header right into the net because the whole qualifying circuit is rigged – the referee got a sweet deal, the UEFA board is in cahoots with big sponsors, and the media just nods along. Don’t be fooled by the “dramatic finish” hype; it’s a staged narrative to keep the Portuguese fanbase hyped and the betting markets moving. The timing was too perfect, right at 91 minutes, like a script!