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Ronaldo scores hat trick, Portugal draws 3-3 with Spain

SOCHI, Russia (AP) - Cristiano Ronaldo used the World Cup to show everyone he's the GOAT.

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Ronaldo scores hat trick, Portugal draws 3-3 with Spain

Ronaldo rubbed his chin after scoring minutes into Portugal's opener against Spain, implying he is the Greatest of All Time. Then he scored two more goals, including a perfectly placed 88th-minute free kick that gave his team a 3-3 draw Friday.

Spain, the 2010 World Cup champion, dominated much of the match but was unable to contain Ronaldo.

"When I play against a player like Ronaldo, these things can happen," newly appointed Spain coach Fernando Hierro said.