The Portuguese Football Federation will tell FIFA that Cristiano Ronaldo was the rightful scorer of his team's first goal against Uruguay in Monday's Group H match at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, according to reports.
Former Manchester United star Ronaldo appeared to give Portugal the lead in the 54th minute before Fernando Santos' men completed a 2-0 victory, booking their place in the World Cup knockout stages - but later replays appeared to confirm that Ronaldo did not touch the ball, with the goal awarded to his former Manchester United colleague Bruno Fernandes.
The goal, if given to Ronaldo, would have seen him equal Portugal great Eusebio for the most goals scored for their country in a World Cup with nine.
It is unclear what evidence Portugal claims could overturn FIFA's initial decision, especially after several slow-motion replays emerged to confirm that Fernandes' cross hit the net without any interference from Ronaldo.
This appears to be backed up by ADIDAS, the designers of the match ball used in Qatar, which comes complete with a 500Hz IMU sensor. They claim their data shows that Ronaldo 'definitely did not make contact' with the ball.
However, Fernandes admitted after the match that he wasn't so sure and said it seemed to him that Ronaldo had made the decisive final touch.
However, barring any changes from FIFA, it seems Ronaldo will have to wait a little longer to break another record in the career of one of the sport's most decorated stars.
