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SHOCKING: Ronaldo nets twice for portugal in emotional world cup qualifier in armenia - What They Never Told You

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, right, and Bruno Fernandes celebrate their third goal, scored by Joao Cancelo, in their 5-0 victory over Armenia [Hayk Baghdasaryan/Reuters]

Cristiano Ronaldo’s quest to play in a record sixth World Cup has begun in typical fashion with two goals as Portugal made a winning start to its qualifying campaign by routing Armenia 5-0.

The match on Saturday marked a poignant day for the Portuguese as it was their first international fixture since the death of their forward Diogo Jota in a car crash in July along with his brother Andre Silva.

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