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Ronaldo Scores 900Th Career Goal As Portugal Beat Croatia
06 Sep

Ronaldo Scores 900Th Career Goal As Portugal Beat Croatia

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Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score 900 top-level career goals as Portugal kicked off their Nations League campaign with victory over Croatia. The 39-year-old volleyed in from the edge of the six-yard box in the 34th minute to double Portugal’s lead from Nuno Mendes’ deep cross. It was a record-extending 131st goal for Portugal, coming 20 years after his first, and the veteran sank to his knees in an emotional celebration. Manchester United full-back Diogo Dalot had put Portugal ahead early on but later turned the ball into his own net as Croatia responded before the break. As…
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Euro 2024: Mbappe v Ronaldo: Real Madrid Galacticos Past & Future Meet
04 Jul

Euro 2024: Mbappe v Ronaldo: Real Madrid Galacticos Past & Future Meet

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Growing up, Kylian Mbappe had pictures of Cristiano Ronaldo on his wall. On Friday, Mbappe will be up against Ronaldo in the flesh. France and Portugal face-off in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024. While multiple world-class players will be in action for both sides, it is hard to escape this being a gladiatorial duel between Ronaldo and Mbappe. This is not the first time the two icons have shared a pitch. They met in the 2017-18 Champions League last 16, when Real Madrid comfortably beat Mbappe’s PSG 5-2 on aggregate – on Ronaldo’s way to a fourth and final Champions…
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Euro 2024: Tears To Triumph For Ronaldo As Portugal Beat Slovenia On Penalties
02 Jul

Euro 2024: Tears To Triumph For Ronaldo As Portugal Beat Slovenia On Penalties

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Cristiano Ronaldo was left in tears after his penalty was saved in extra time but Portugal still progressed to the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 following a dramatic shootout victory over Slovenia. Portugal’s superstar captain saw his penalty kept out by Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak and he was consoled by his team-mates, as fans chanted his name in the stands. But he recovered to score his country’s first penalty in the shootout – where goalkeeper Diogo Costa saved all three kicks he faced – before Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva netted the winning kick. Ronaldo was involved in the thick of…
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Euro 2024: ‘We Are Not Done’ – Slovenia Ready For Portugal
01 Jul

Euro 2024: ‘We Are Not Done’ – Slovenia Ready For Portugal

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Midfielder Adam Gnezda Cerin says Slovenia are not satisfied with reaching the last 16 at Euro 2024 as they prepare to face Portugal on Monday. A goalless draw against England in their final Group C fixture helped Slovenia advance as one of the four best third-placed teams. It is the first time they have reached the knockout phase of a major competition. “It is a new milestone for the Slovenian national team, for Slovenia in general,” said Gnezda Cerin. “We have our goals and I think tomorrow’s match will be a beautiful evening for everyone to enjoy because these matches…
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‘I Was The Only Choice’ – Mourinho Reveals He Rejected Portugal Job Offer After Martinez Claim
13 Jan

‘I Was The Only Choice’ – Mourinho Reveals He Rejected Portugal Job Offer After Martinez Claim

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Jose Mourinho has rubbished suggestions that Roberto Martinez was first in line for the Portugal job, saying he was the “only choice” at one stage. Santos left after 2022 World Cup Job-share speculated on for Roma boss Ex-Belgium coach appointed WHAT HAPPENED? The Euro 2016 winners found themselves in the market for a new coach after severing ties with long-serving Fernandes Santos on the back of a disappointing quarter-final defeat to Morocco at the 2022 World Cup. Mourinho was immediately billed as the ideal candidate to fill a prominent post, with a job-share proposal rumoured for the current Roma boss,…
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Portugal Deny Ronaldo Threatened To Leave Squad
08 Dec

Portugal Deny Ronaldo Threatened To Leave Squad

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The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has denied that Cristiano Ronaldo threatened to leave the World Cup. Portuguese publication Record claims the forward, 37, made the threat after being told he would not start their last-16 game against Switzerland. In the previous game against South Korea, the Portugal captain reacted angrily when he was substituted. The FPF said: "At no time did Cristiano Ronaldo threaten to leave the national team during the stay in Qatar." Ronaldo left Manchester United by mutual agreement before Portugal's World Cup opener after a controversial interview in which the five-time Ballon d'Or winner criticised the club.…
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Ronaldo Missed Portugal Training Ahead Of South Korea Clash Amid Mounting Injury Concerns For Santos
02 Dec

Ronaldo Missed Portugal Training Ahead Of South Korea Clash Amid Mounting Injury Concerns For Santos

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Cristiano Ronaldo missed Portugal's training session on Wednesday ahead of their World Cup clash with South Korea. Ronaldo missed Portugal's training session Worked on an individual plan Might be rested against Korea Republic WHAT HAPPENED? Ronaldo did not train with the group ahead of their final group-stage clash against South Korea in Group H on Friday. He instead worked individually, reportedly sticking to a tailor-made plan. The 37-year-old started both of Portugal's opening games against Ghana and Uruguay, and is not considered an injury doubt at this stage. THE BIGGER PICTURE: Portugal have already qualified for the round of 16…
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World Cup 2022: Sulley Muntari Predicts Win For Ghana Against Portugal In Opening Game
24 Nov

World Cup 2022: Sulley Muntari Predicts Win For Ghana Against Portugal In Opening Game

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Former Ghana international Sulley Muntari is optimistic about the chances of the Black Stars against Portugal in their opening game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. This will be the second meeting between Ghana and Portugal in the World Cup with the first meeting ending 2-1 in favor of the Portuguese side at the 2014 World Cup. The former Inter Milan midfielder was at the team's camp in Doha, to interact and motivate the players ahead of the big game on Thursday to be played at the Stadium 974. Muntari, who played in all Ghana's three World Cups from 2006,…
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World Cup 2022: Black Stars Training Gets Intense Ahead Of Portugal Clash
22 Nov

World Cup 2022: Black Stars Training Gets Intense Ahead Of Portugal Clash

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Black Stars have stepped up their preparations for their 2022 World Cup Group H opener against Portugal on Thursday. The four-time African champions arrived in Doha over the weekend amid fanfare, as they were greeted by a massive crowd who had been waiting for them at their hotel for hours. The team also had their official photoshoot before taking to the field to begin training for the crucial match against Portugal. The training was intense on Monday, with numerous health clashes between players. Everyone brought his A-game to Monday's practice, which left coach Otto Addo pleased. The coach after the…
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‘Super Eagles Defence Lacked Coordination In Portugal Thrashing’ – Udeze
18 Nov

‘Super Eagles Defence Lacked Coordination In Portugal Thrashing’ – Udeze

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Ifeanyi Udeze has blamed Nigeria's 4-0 international friendly defeat against Portugal to lack of understanding between the defenders. Nigeria were trailing 2-0 at half-time The defence looked disjointed at times Nigeria urged to play compactly as a unit WHAT HAPPENED? The Super Eagles found themselves trailing at Jose Alvalade Stadium with only nine minutes played after Bruno Fernandes put the Selecao ahead and he scored the second for a 2-0 lead at the half-time break. Goncalo Ramos then added the second before Joao Mario sealed the huge win. Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro started Kevin Akpoguma, William Troost-Ekong, Calvin Bassey and…
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