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Former Liverpool goalkeeper embroiled in heated row with Cristiano Ronaldo before SAVING his penalty - but Portugal star has the last laugh after late winner against Ireland

Cristiano Ronaldo was dragged into a spicy conflict with a former Liverpool goalkeeper on international duty on Saturday.

Portugal ran out 1-0 winners against Ireland thanks to a 91st-minute header from Ruben Neves, who unveiled an honorary tattoo in tribute to late team-mate Diogo Jota.

But it was a frustrating night for Ronaldo as he locked horns with Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher.

Kelleher, 26, saved a 76th-minute penalty with an acrobatic leg to deny the forward a step closer to his target of 1,000 career goals - then celebrated wildly.