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AFP, Lisbon

Denmark came from behind with two goals in injury time to shock Portugal 3-2 in their World Cup Group one qualifier in Lisbon on Wednesday.

A penalty from Chelsea star Deco four minutes from time looked to have secured a routine win for the Portuguese, coached by former Manchester United assistant manager Carlos Queiroz, after Arsenal's Nicklas Bendtner had levelled the hosts opener on 42 minutes from United winger Nani.

But in a frantic finale the Danes, surprise European champions in 2002 but who have been virtually off the radar since, turned the match on its head as Christian Poulsen netted in the 90th minute and Daniel Jensen scored the clincher in the second minute of time added on.

The win gives Morten Olsen's side a massive boost after they could only draw their first match away to Hungary while the Portuguese, still badly missing the injured Cristiano Ronaldo, won 4-0 at little Malta.

Mexican striker Blanco retires from international play

AFP, Mexico

Cuauhtemoc Blanco announced his retirment from international football Wednesday as Mexico defeated Canada 2-1 in a 2010 World Cup qualifier.

Blanco had made his intentions known before the match, in which he went on in the closing moments for Fernando Arce to make his 100th appearance for the national team.

The 35-year-old, who scored 34 goals for Mexico in his international career, admitted he would have liked to make his final appearance at famed Azteca stadium, but said it was time to make way for younger players.

"The decision was already made," he said. "I'm content. I believe that my time in the selection is done," said the talented player who is beloved by Mexican fans.

Blanco made his debut for Mexico on February 1, 1995, in a friendly against Uruguay.

He played in two World Cups, in France in 1998 and South Korea and Japan in 2002, and helped Mexico win the Confederations Cup in 1999. He is currently playing for the Chicago Fire in North America's Major League Soccer.