Ronaldo takes lead role in penalty drama
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ronaldo takes lead role in penalty drama

China Daily  

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after scoring the first penalty of a shootout to decide the UEFA Euro 2024 round-of-16 match between Portugal and Slovenia at the Frankfurt Arena in Frankfurt, Germany, on Monday. "Sometimes it's hard and difficult to score penalties," Ronaldo told Portuguese broadcaster RTP after the match, getting emotional again. Extra time also finished 0-0 and when the penalty shootout started, Slovenia's first kick was saved by Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa. "I was certain that he had to be the first penalty taker and show us the way to victory," Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said.

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Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo scores from bicycle kick as Portugal beat Poland 5-1
1 month, 1 week ago

Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo scores from bicycle kick as Portugal beat Poland 5-1

India Today  

Legendary Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals in Portugal's UEFA Nations League match against Poland on Friday, November 15. Ronaldo's goals, combined with Rafa Leao, Bruno Fernandes, and Pedro Neto's, helped Portugal qualify for the quarter-finals of the competition. Poland scored a consolation goal in the 88th minute of the match, but that was not near enough to mar Portugal's emphatic …

Cristiano Ronaldo's bicycle kick seals Nations League quarter-final berth for Portugal, watch
1 month, 1 week ago

Cristiano Ronaldo's bicycle kick seals Nations League quarter-final berth for Portugal, watch

India TV News  

Cristiano Ronaldo stole the limelight with a sensational goal during Portugal's win over Poland on Saturday night. The legendary footballer scored two goals as Portugal registered a 5-1 win to seal the quarter-final berth in the Nations League. AC Milan's Rafael Leao gave Portugal a breakthrough and then Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes and Pedro Neto found the back of the nets …

Ronaldo scores brace as Portugal beats Poland to sail into UEFA Nations League quarterfinals
1 month, 1 week ago

Ronaldo scores brace as Portugal beats Poland to sail into UEFA Nations League quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal staged a second-half supershow to crush Poland 5-1 and reach the Nations League quarterfinals on Friday. AS IT HAPPENED: Portugal vs Poland, UEFA Nations League 2024-25 Highlights The AC Milan striker raced away and passed to Nuno Mendes whose cross from the left was headed powerfully past Marcin Bulka in the Portugal goal. As …

Cristiano Ronaldo comes to Portugal’s rescue with late winner, converts Nuno Mendes’ stunning assist vs Scotland
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo comes to Portugal’s rescue with late winner, converts Nuno Mendes’ stunning assist vs Scotland

Hindustan Times  

Cristiano Ronaldo once again showcased why Portugal still need him in their playing XI with a late winner against Scotland in a 2-1 win. In the 88th-minute with the score level at 1-1, left-back Nuno Mendes managed to dribble past an opponent and put in a low cross, which got deflected off Diogo Jota's foot and fell for Ronaldo, with …

UEFA Nations League: Cristiano Ronaldo's Late Winner Helps Portugal Seal 2-1 Victory Over Scotland
3 months, 2 weeks ago

UEFA Nations League: Cristiano Ronaldo's Late Winner Helps Portugal Seal 2-1 Victory Over Scotland

News 18  

Cristiano Ronaldo’s late strike sealed Portugal’s 2-1 win over Scotland as the 901st goal of the striker’s extraordinary career completed a stirring fightback in Sunday’s Nations League clash. On his 30th birthday, Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes fired Portugal’s second half equaliser after his former Old Trafford team-mate Scott McTominay gave Scotland a surprise early lead. “But with the amount …

Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric both on target to secure Nations League wins
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric both on target to secure Nations League wins

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The 39-year-old tapped in from close range from Nuno Mendes’ whipped cross …

Ronaldo scores late winner as a substitute for Portugal as 10-man Spain overpowers Switzerland
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ronaldo scores late winner as a substitute for Portugal as 10-man Spain overpowers Switzerland

Associated Press  

Cristiano Ronaldo is showing just why Portugal is persisting with him at the age of 39. Ronaldo failed to score at all in five games at the recent European Championship, but Portugal coach Robert Martinez has kept faith with the country’s greatest ever player and is reaping the rewards. It was Modric’s 27th goal in 180 appearances for his country, …

Cristiano Ronaldo's 900th goal helps Portugal to 2-1 win over Croatia
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo's 900th goal helps Portugal to 2-1 win over Croatia

Hindustan Times  

Cristiano Ronaldo's 900th career goal helped Portugal to a 2-1 win over Croatia in their first Nations League game on Thursday as Diogo Dalot opened the scoring for the hosts and netted an own goal. Dalot put Portugal ahead in the seventh minute when Bruno Fernandes played a clever chipped pass into his path and the defender went past Borna …

Euro 2024: Missed penalty was bad luck says Martinez as Portugal exit Euros in shootout
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Missed penalty was bad luck says Martinez as Portugal exit Euros in shootout

The Hindu  

Portugal manager Roberto Martinez said there was no blame to cast after Joao Felix missed the penalty that resulted in its exit from the European Championship and likely brought the curtain down on Cristiano Ronaldo’s international career. “Joao has great control of the inside game, he worked hard to be there and this penalty is bad luck.” The miss from …

France beats Portugal 5-3 in a penalty shootout in Euro 2024 quarterfinals to knock out Ronaldo
5 months, 2 weeks ago

France beats Portugal 5-3 in a penalty shootout in Euro 2024 quarterfinals to knock out Ronaldo

China Daily  

France fans celebrate after winning the penalty shootout. HAMBURG — France ended Cristiano Ronaldo's bid to win the title at his last European Championship by beating Portugal 5-3 in a penalty shootout to reach the semifinals on Friday. After the game finished 0-0 following extra time, Portugal substitute Joao Felix hit a post with the only miss in the shootout …

Euro 2024: France beat Portugal on penalties to set up Euros semi-final against Spain
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: France beat Portugal on penalties to set up Euros semi-final against Spain

The Hindu  

France downed Portugal on penalties in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals following a goalless draw on Friday to set up a last-four meeting with Spain. A largely dull 120 minutes saw both sides struggle to create clear chances in Hamburg, before Joao Felix was the only player to miss in the shoot-out and Theo Hernandez netted the winning spot-kick. Kylian Mbappe …

Cristiano Ronaldo hilariously catches out cameraman at Euro 2024 with shock free-kick decision during Portugal's quarter-final clash with France
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo hilariously catches out cameraman at Euro 2024 with shock free-kick decision during Portugal's quarter-final clash with France

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo surprised the host broadcaster at Euro 2024 after opting to allow Bruno Fernandes to take a free kick during Portugal's quarter-final with France. Ronaldo relented during the first half of Portugal's clash with France, opting to pass up the chance to take a free kick from the edge of box. The cameraman focused on Cristiano Ronaldo as he …

Ronaldo heading home as France beats Portugal 5-3 in a penalty shootout in Euro 2024 quarterfinals
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ronaldo heading home as France beats Portugal 5-3 in a penalty shootout in Euro 2024 quarterfinals

Associated Press  

HAMBURG, Germany — France’s heartache in penalty shootouts is over. Ronaldo’s 20-year career in the Euros included the title in 2016 — when Portugal beat France in the final — and it remains to be seen if the five-time world player of the year will continue playing for his country through to the 2026 World Cup, when he will be …

Alan Shearer insists Cristiano Ronaldo 'deserves great credit' for stepping up in Portugal's penalty shootout win after his miss in extra-time... as Gary Lineker says the star's tears were 'remarkable
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Alan Shearer insists Cristiano Ronaldo 'deserves great credit' for stepping up in Portugal's penalty shootout win after his miss in extra-time... as Gary Lineker says the star's tears were 'remarkable

Daily Mail  

BBC pundits have hailed Cristiano Ronaldo for his response to missing a penalty during Portugal's last-16 victory over Slovenia. Speaking during BBC's coverage of the last-16 clash between Romania and the Netherlands, Alan Shearer said that Ronaldo 'deserved great credit'. Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty was saved by Jan Oblak during the first-half of extra time on Monday night The miss had …

Portugal's Diogo Costa Pulls Off Three Wonder Saves in Penalties, Gets Embraced By Cristiano Ronaldo: WATCH
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Portugal's Diogo Costa Pulls Off Three Wonder Saves in Penalties, Gets Embraced By Cristiano Ronaldo: WATCH

News 18  

It was arguably the game of the EURO 2024 so far. The official handle of the UEFA Euro 2024 shared a video, highlighting Costa’s genius, on X. A heroic performance from Diogo Costa ⛔@Vivo_GLOBAL | #EUROPOTM pic.twitter.com/8SUasSX2aR — UEFA EURO 2024 July 1, 2024 While recalling his vital save during the final phase of the extra time, Diogo Costa said, …

Revealed: The SEVEN Portugal stars who rushed to support sobbing Cristiano Ronaldo after his penalty miss... as new fan footage shows what Roberto Martinez's squad really think of him
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Revealed: The SEVEN Portugal stars who rushed to support sobbing Cristiano Ronaldo after his penalty miss... as new fan footage shows what Roberto Martinez's squad really think of him

Daily Mail  

New footage has emerged showing the true extent of support Cristiano Ronaldo received from seven Portugal team-mates after he was left in tears on Monday evening. Ronaldo thought he had scuppered Portugal's Euro 2024 dream when his penalty in extra time was heroically saved by Slovenia goalkeeper Jan Oblak. New footage has emerged showing the true extent of support Cristiano …

WATCH: Ronaldo in tears after penalty miss, Portugal still beat Slovenia
5 months, 3 weeks ago

WATCH: Ronaldo in tears after penalty miss, Portugal still beat Slovenia

Firstpost  

Before experiencing the joy of a victory with Portugal, Ronaldo was reduced to tears when he missed a penalty in extra-time against Slovenia. Late in the first period of the extra-time, Ronaldo got an opportunity to put Portugal ahead with a penalty kick but it was saved by Jan Oblak as the match ended in a goalless tie. Na, cant …

Euro 2024: The ‘game of my life’, says Portugal’s penalty hero Diogo Costa
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: The ‘game of my life’, says Portugal’s penalty hero Diogo Costa

The Hindu  

Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa said he had the best game of his life against Slovenia on July 1 as he saved three penalties to send his team into the Euro 2024 quarterfinals. After a goalless draw over 120 minutes of the last 16 clash in Frankfurt, Porto goalkeeper Costa produced three saves to thwart Slovenia’s three takers as his team …

Euro 2024: Ronaldo's redemption as Costa's shootout heroics propel Portugal to France showdown
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Ronaldo's redemption as Costa's shootout heroics propel Portugal to France showdown

Firstpost  

Ronaldo had been reduced to tears after his penalty in extra-time was saved by Jan Oblak, but Diogo Costa saved all three Slovenian spot-kicks in the shootout as Portugal set up a Euro 2024 quarter-final with France. Portugal spared Cristiano Ronaldo’s blushes but still needed penalties to beat Slovenia after a 0-0 draw to set up a Euro 2024 quarter-final …

Euro 2024: Martinez hails Cristiano Ronaldo after Portugal shootout win over Slovenia
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Martinez hails Cristiano Ronaldo after Portugal shootout win over Slovenia

The Hindu  

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez praised his team’s captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, after a roller-coaster night against Slovenia in which the latter missed a penalty in extra time and then scored in a 3-0 shootout win to help take them into the quarter-finals at Euro 2024. Ronaldo was left in tears after his extra-time spot kick miss left the score at 0-0 …

Euro 2024: This was the game of my life, says Portugal keeper Costa after shootout heroics
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024: This was the game of my life, says Portugal keeper Costa after shootout heroics

The Hindu  

Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa was overwhelmed after he saved all three penalties in a 3-0 shootout win against Slovenia that secured a place in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024. The match had finished 0-0 after extra time, and Costa was the hero after becoming the first keeper to save three penalties and not concede a goal in a Euros shootout. …

WATCH: Portugal vs Slovenia highlights; Cristiano Ronaldo misses from the spot but goes through after penalty-shootout
5 months, 3 weeks ago

WATCH: Portugal vs Slovenia highlights; Cristiano Ronaldo misses from the spot but goes through after penalty-shootout

The Hindu  

Watch the complete highlights of the Portugal vs Slovenia round of 16 match that was played at the Frankfurt Arena. FOR USA VIEWERS: OBLAK DENIES RONALDO 😱 pic.twitter.com/R3yHtYPFEi — FOX Soccer July 1, 2024 FOR UK VIEWERS: FOR INDIAN VIEWERS: 🧤 Oblak pulls off a magnificent penalty save to deny Ronaldo! Watch #PORSVN in #EURO2024 LIVE NOW on #SonyLIVpic.twitter.com/tWRwdSbNeH — …

Epic penalties drama for Ronaldo ends with Portugal beating Slovenia in a Euro 2024 shootout
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Epic penalties drama for Ronaldo ends with Portugal beating Slovenia in a Euro 2024 shootout

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — No one does high drama in international soccer to such an operatic extent as Cristiano Ronaldo. “Sometimes it’s hard and difficult to score penalties,” Ronaldo told Portuguese broadcaster RTP after the match, getting emotional again. Extra time also finished 0-0 and when the penalty shootout started, Slovenia’s first kick was saved by Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa. “Life …

Kvaratskhelia's Georgia upsets Ronaldo's Portugal 2-0 to reach the last 16 at Euro 2024
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Kvaratskhelia's Georgia upsets Ronaldo's Portugal 2-0 to reach the last 16 at Euro 2024

New Indian Express  

GELSENKIRCHEN: A pre-game chat with Cristiano Ronaldo inspired Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Georgia to one of the biggest upsets in European Championship history on Wednesday, beating Portugal 2-0 and advancing to the last 16. “Before the match there was a meeting and he wished me success and it was so much for me because I would never imagine that he would …

Modric’s Croatia beats Portugal 2-1 in Euro warmup while Ronaldo rests. Spain routs N. Ireland
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Modric’s Croatia beats Portugal 2-1 in Euro warmup while Ronaldo rests. Spain routs N. Ireland

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Luka Modric scored a penalty to help Croatia beat Portugal 2-1 while Spain thumped Northern Ireland in the run-up to the European Championship on Saturday. Cristiano Ronaldo never left Portugal’s bench, with coach Roberto Martínez tapping Gonçalo Ramos to spear his attack. Men’s soccer all-time leading scorer with 128 goals, Ronaldo helped Portugal win the European title …

Ronaldo rejects penalty he's awarded in Asian Champions League
1 year ago

Ronaldo rejects penalty he's awarded in Asian Champions League

China Daily  

Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr receives treatment during the AFC champions league between Al-Nassr and Persepolis at King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Nov 27, 2023. RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Cristiano Ronaldo's honesty helped to nullify a penalty he was awarded as his 10-man Al-Nassr side held on to draw with Persepolis of Iran 0-0 in the Asian …

Cristiano Ronaldo rages against fans, the referee and Jordan Henderson in chaotic King Cup tie
1 year, 1 month ago

Cristiano Ronaldo rages against fans, the referee and Jordan Henderson in chaotic King Cup tie

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Cristiano Ronaldo raged at the referee, the crowd …

Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal qualifies for EURO 2024
1 year, 2 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal qualifies for EURO 2024

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal edged a 3-2 thriller against Slovakia in Porto on Friday to book its place at Euro 2024. “Cristiano Ronaldo is having a great time, playing a lot of minutes and scoring a lot of goals for his club,” said Portugal coach Roberto Martinez, “He has a lot of experience with the national team and …

Ronaldo scores two in Al Nassr’s 4-0 win against Al Shabab
1 year, 3 months ago

Ronaldo scores two in Al Nassr’s 4-0 win against Al Shabab

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo struck a brace as Al Nassr defeated Al Shabab 4-0 and secured its second win in the Saudi Pro League in Riyadh on Tuesday. But Ronaldo had his second in the 36th minute after Iago Cuellar brought him down in the penalty area, allowing the Al Nassr captain to double the lead. Ronaldo could have had a second …

Ronaldo gives Portugal late win on 200th international appearance
1 year, 6 months ago

Ronaldo gives Portugal late win on 200th international appearance

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a stunning late goal as Portugal beat Iceland 1-0 on Tuesday to extend its perfect record in Euro 2024 qualifying Group J on an historic night for the forward who became the first player to make 200 international appearances. Ronaldo already held the record for most international appearances when he surpassed Kuwait’s Bader Al-Mutawa’s, who held the …

Cristiano Ronaldo Stars as Portugal Thrash Luxembourg in Euro 2024 Qualifier
1 year, 8 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo Stars as Portugal Thrash Luxembourg in Euro 2024 Qualifier

News 18  

Cristiano Ronaldo continued his record-breaking form for Portugal as he grabbed two more goals in his country’s 6-0 thrashing of Luxembourg in a Euro 2024 qualifier on Sunday, giving them a second win in four days. Luxembourg looked bedraggled in the first half but offered more resistance after the break before Rafael Leao’s looping cross allowed fellow substitute Otavio to …

Euro 2024 qualifier: Ronaldo leads the way as Portugal hit six against Luxembourg
1 year, 8 months ago

Euro 2024 qualifier: Ronaldo leads the way as Portugal hit six against Luxembourg

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo continued his record-breaking form for Portugal as he grabbed two more goals in his country’s 6-0 thrashing of Luxembourg in a Euro 2024 qualifier on Sunday, giving them a second win in four days. AS IT HAPPENED: LUXEMBOURG VS PORTUGAL HIGHLIGHTS Joao Felix, Bernando Silva, Otavio and Rafael Leao added the other goals to put Portugal top of …

Portugal 4-0 Liechtenstein: Cristiano Ronaldo bags a brace
1 year, 9 months ago

Portugal 4-0 Liechtenstein: Cristiano Ronaldo bags a brace

Daily Mail  

It didn't take long for Cristiano Ronaldo to put the World Cup disappointment behind him. Back as a starter with Portugal's national team, Ronaldo became the most-capped player in men's international soccer on Thursday, scoring twice in a 4-0 rout of Liechtenstein in 2024 European Championship qualifying. The game marked Roberto Martínez's first game with Portugal and it wasn't a …

Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo Punched by Ex-Teammate During PSG Friendly
1 year, 11 months ago

Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo Punched by Ex-Teammate During PSG Friendly

News 18  

It was a reunion that the football world was awaiting eagerly despite the contest being just a ‘friendly’. French club Paris Saint-Germain squared off against a Riyadh XI on Thursday but the lively on-field encounter produced a nine-goal thriller with Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Sergio Ramos all registering their names in the scoresheet. It was the first piece …

Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo gets punched in face, scores with bruised cheekbone
1 year, 11 months ago

Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo gets punched in face, scores with bruised cheekbone

Live Mint  

Cristiano Ronaldo was punched hard in the side of the face by Keylor Navas, leaving him with a huge bump. However, CR7 also enjoyed showing French world cup star Kylian Mbappe the lump on his face before the two cracked jokes in the centre circle. Messi scored the game's first goal barely three minutes in, but when the Saudi team …

Portugal in penalty shootouts at FIFA World Cup: Records, stats, saves and goals
2 years ago

Portugal in penalty shootouts at FIFA World Cup: Records, stats, saves and goals

The Hindu  

Penalty shootouts, especially in a World Cup, are the ultimate test of a player’s mental strength and ability to perform under pressure. Portugal has been part of just one penalty shootout in its World Cup history, which came in 2006 against England. Simao got Portugal off to a good start by scoring the first penalty, while Frank Lampard failed to …

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates wildly after appearing to give Portugal the lead against Uruguay
2 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates wildly after appearing to give Portugal the lead against Uruguay

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo momentarily thought he had become Portugal's joint-ever leading World Cup goalscorer alongside national team legend Eusebio after celebrating scoring against Uruguay on Monday. Whether Cristiano Ronaldo touched Bruno Fernandes' cross was Monday's big talking point Fernandes' 64th minute delivery into the box didn't appear to deviate from its original path as Ronaldo leaped highest inside the Uruguay box …

Ronaldo’s World Cup penalty against Ghana won with ‘total genius’: FIFA technical study group
2 years ago

Ronaldo’s World Cup penalty against Ghana won with ‘total genius’: FIFA technical study group

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo showed “total genius” by winning a controversial penalty in Portugal’s World Cup win over Ghana, FIFA technical study group member Sunday Oliseh said on Saturday. Ghana coach Otto Addo described the penalty decision as a “gift” to Ronaldo and said it was a “really wrong decision”. “Maybe the strikers are getting smarter,” former Nigeria international Oliseh told a …

Ronaldo makes World Cup history, Portugal beats Ghana 3-2
2 years ago

Ronaldo makes World Cup history, Portugal beats Ghana 3-2

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Cristiano Ronaldo closed his eyes, took in a deep breath and then made World Cup history. The Portugal striker became the first male player to score at five World Cups with his 65th-minute penalty in a 3-2 win over Ghana on Thursday. “The world record, the only player to score in five World Cups, makes me very …

Ronaldo breaks record as Portugal up and running with Ghana win in FIFA World Cup 2022
2 years ago

Ronaldo breaks record as Portugal up and running with Ghana win in FIFA World Cup 2022

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo drew a line under a tumultuous tournament build-up as he wrote his name in the record books to become the first player to score in five World Cups in a 3-2 victory for Portugal over Ghana on Thursday. Ronaldo drilled home a penalty in the 65th minute of the Group H encounter to set his side on its …

Portugal 3-2 Ghana HIGHLIGHTS, FIFA World Cup: Ronaldo and team win thriller against Black Stars, top Group H
2 years, 1 month ago

Portugal 3-2 Ghana HIGHLIGHTS, FIFA World Cup: Ronaldo and team win thriller against Black Stars, top Group H

The Hindu  

Highlights A historic goal for Ronaldo as he became the first male player in history to score at five different World Cups. Portugal goes to the top of Group H. Welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of the Portugal vs Ghana FIFA World Cup Group H game. 42’ Anxious few moments for Ghana as Portugal comes forward on the counter and Ronaldo …

History-maker Ronaldo fires Portugal to 3-2 win over Ghana
2 years, 1 month ago

History-maker Ronaldo fires Portugal to 3-2 win over Ghana

Al Jazeera  

Portuguese captain becomes the first man to score in five World Cups during clash against Ghana. Cristiano Ronaldo etched his name into the history books as the first player to score in five World Cups during Portugal’s thrilling 3-2 victory over Ghana on Thursday evening at Qatar 2022. The 37-year-old’s thumping 61st-minute penalty put Fernando Santos’s side ahead in the …

Cristiano Ronaldo refuses to let light dim on his career as he makes history at Qatar 2022
2 years, 1 month ago

Cristiano Ronaldo refuses to let light dim on his career as he makes history at Qatar 2022

CNN  

Stadium 974, Doha, Qatar CNN — Watching Cristiano Ronaldo in the first half of Portugal’s World Cup opener against Ghana on Thursday, you could feel the frustration from the stands. The goal had added significance with Ronaldo becoming the first male player in history to score at five World Cups – a feat Brazilian striker Marta became the first player …

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first ever player to score in 5 different FIFA World Cups
2 years, 1 month ago

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first ever player to score in 5 different FIFA World Cups

India Today  

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first ever player in the history of the FIFA World Cup to score in five tournaments. After being brought down in the penalty box, Ronaldo's calm and collected finish gave Portugal the confidence to knock at the Ghana door time and again. The mercurial Portugal man's 8th goal of the competition, Ronaldo was in the centre …

Ronaldo in FIFA World Cups: What is the Portugal captain’s goal tally in WC after successful penalty against Ghana?
2 years, 1 month ago

Ronaldo in FIFA World Cups: What is the Portugal captain’s goal tally in WC after successful penalty against Ghana?

The Hindu  

Holding the record for most international goals, Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the best players ever to grace a football pitch. Ronaldo has scored just eight goals in 18 World Cup appearances, including a hat-trick against Spain in the 2018 edition of the marquee event. Since making his debut for Portugal in 2003, Ronaldo has netted 117 goals in 191 …

Ronaldo scores on return, Man United beats Sheriff 3-0 in EL
2 years, 1 month ago

Ronaldo scores on return, Man United beats Sheriff 3-0 in EL

Associated Press  

Cristiano Ronaldo scored on his return to the Manchester United lineup to seal a 3-0 victory over Sheriff Tiraspol in the Europa League on Thursday that secured a spot in the knockout round. The victory against the Moldovan club set up a Nov. 3 decider against Real Sociedad for first place in Group E. Sociedad recorded its fifth straight victory …

Cristiano Ronaldo: Portugal boss Fernando Santos claims ‘tactical’ choice to leave striker on bench
2 years, 6 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo: Portugal boss Fernando Santos claims ‘tactical’ choice to leave striker on bench

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Portugal manager Fernando Santos defended his decision to …

Portugal 3-0 Qatar: Cristiano Ronalde stars in friendly win
3 years, 2 months ago

Portugal 3-0 Qatar: Cristiano Ronalde stars in friendly win

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo netted his 112th goal for Portugal as he starred in a routine friendly win against Qatar. Ronaldo, teed up by Manchester United team-mate Diogo Dalot, set Portugal on their way before former Southampton defender Jose Fonte bundled in a second before the half-time whistle. Cristiano Ronaldo was in fine form as he netted his 112th goal for Portugal …

FIFA WC Qualifier: Ronaldo-less Portugal beats Azerbaijan 3-0
3 years, 3 months ago

FIFA WC Qualifier: Ronaldo-less Portugal beats Azerbaijan 3-0

The Hindu  

Portugal cruised to a 3-0 victory away to Azerbaijan in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday to move top of Group A. Portugal was without Cristiano Ronaldo, who was suspended after picking up a yellow card while celebrating his second goal in their last-gasp 2-1 victory over Ireland last week, but his absence was not felt as first-half strikes from Bernardo …

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