Cristiano Ronaldo extols football’s ‘inexplicable moments’ after emotional win
6 months, 1 week ago

Cristiano Ronaldo extols football’s ‘inexplicable moments’ after emotional win

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 reacted to shedding tears during Portugal’s Euro 2024 clash against Slovenia and then scoring a penalty in the shoot-out victory by calling them “inexplicable moments”. Moments, inexplicable moments.” Asked about his outpouring of emotions during the match, Ronaldo replied: “When I think of my family, I feel emotional because they are unique moments that I cannot express in words. Head coach Roberto Martinez hailed Ronaldo’s resilience after Oblak had denied him in extra time with a magnificent penalty save.

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Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo scores from bicycle kick as Portugal beat Poland 5-1
2 months 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 reacts to retirement buzz after Poland brace: Want to enjoy
2 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to retirement buzz after Poland brace: Want to enjoy

India Today  

Portugal’s star forward Cristiano Ronaldo recently reflected on his career trajectory, acknowledging that he is approaching retirement age but emphasising his desire to enjoy football without focusing on the end of his journey. Following a stunning brace against Poland that secured Portugal’s spot in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals, the 39-year-old reiterated his commitment to performing at the highest level …

Cristiano Ronaldo's bicycle kick seals Nations League quarter-final berth for Portugal, watch
2 months 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
2 months 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 lets his hair down as he's spotted on a waterslide in luxury Scottish hotel ahead of Portugal's Nations League clash against Scotland - after showing off his skills in the gym
3 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo lets his hair down as he's spotted on a waterslide in luxury Scottish hotel ahead of Portugal's Nations League clash against Scotland - after showing off his skills in the gym

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo has handled some of football's grandest occasions with aplomb but on Monday he faced his sternest opponent yet - a waterslide. The Portugal legend was filmed frolicking on the flume in a luxury Loch Lomond hotel ahead of his country's clash with Scotland. Cristiano Ronaldo larked about on a waterslide on Monday amid Portugal's visit to Scotland The …

Cristiano Ronaldo comes to Portugal’s rescue with late winner, converts Nuno Mendes’ stunning assist vs Scotland
4 months, 1 week 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
4 months, 1 week 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
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Cristiano Ronaldo's 900th goal helps Portugal to 2-1 win over Croatia
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Cristiano Ronaldo eyes history after setting new goal before retirement
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo eyes history after setting new goal before retirement

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. "I want to reach 1,000 goals," Ronaldo told his former Manchester United …

Cristiano Ronaldo's Saudi Arabia dream turning into nightmare, rejects silver medal after Al Nassr lose to Al Hilal
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo's Saudi Arabia dream turning into nightmare, rejects silver medal after Al Nassr lose to Al Hilal

Hindustan Times  

Cristiano Ronaldo’s frustration was evident as he refused to collect his runner-up medal after Al-Nassr’s 4-1 defeat to Al-Hilal in the Saudi Super Cup final. Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo, Alex Telles, Abdulrahman Ghareeb and teammates look dejected after losing the penalty shootout and the Saudi King Cup final. Adding to the drama, Al-Hilal fans taunted Ronaldo with chants of "Messi" …

Cristiano Ronaldo loses his cool, makes obscene gestures at Al Nassr teammates in Saudi Super Cup final
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo loses his cool, makes obscene gestures at Al Nassr teammates in Saudi Super Cup final

Hindustan Times  

Cristiano Ronaldo lost his cool after his team suffered another crushing defeat to rivals Al Hilal in the Saudi Super Cup final. Cristiano Ronaldo makes obscene gestures to Al Nassr's teammates After Malcom's goal in the 71st minute, Ronaldo expressed his disappointment towards his teammates. Brazilian winger Malcom added Al-Hilal’s fourth to give the league champion a second successive Super …

Cristiano Ronaldo shows heartwarming side in viral-worthy moment with daughter
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo shows heartwarming side in viral-worthy moment with daughter

Hindustan Times  

Currently on vacation with his family after Portugal's UEFA Euro 2024 quarter-final exit, Cristiano Ronaldo seems to be enjoying his time away from the sport. The Portugal captain posted a video where he could be seen spending time with his daughter, which he also captioned as "Daddy loves you, Mommy loves you." Here is the video: Ronaldo was left devastated …

BBC defend their 'Misstiano Penaldo' caption and claim their coverage WAS balanced after hundreds of Cristiano Ronaldo fans wrote in to complain
6 months, 1 week ago

BBC defend their 'Misstiano Penaldo' caption and claim their coverage WAS balanced after hundreds of Cristiano Ronaldo fans wrote in to complain

Daily Mail  

The BBC have responded to criticism and complaints received after captioning a missed Cristiano Ronaldo penalty in the Euro 2024 last-16 clash with Slovenia 'Misstiano Penaldo'. BBC Sport caused outrage with the incident and fans flooded their Instagram page with hundreds of memes and snarling comments, with John Terry labelling the broadcaster a 'disgrace'. Cristiano Ronaldo took a penalty in …

Euro 2024: Cristiano Ronaldo breaks silence after Portugal knocked out in quarterfinal
6 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024: Cristiano Ronaldo breaks silence after Portugal knocked out in quarterfinal

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo’s final European Championship ended on a sour note when Portugal was knocked out by France in the quarterfinals of the 2024 European Championship at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg on July 5. pic.twitter.com/C34YgfKLmg — Cristiano Ronaldo July 6, 2024 Six-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo is the highest goalscorer in European Championships with 15 goals, and could feature in the …

Euro 2024: Missed penalty was bad luck says Martinez as Portugal exit Euros in shootout
6 months, 1 week 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 …

Cristiano Ronaldo consoles Pepe as veteran defender cries on Portugal captain’s shoulders after Euro 2024 elimination
6 months, 1 week ago

Cristiano Ronaldo consoles Pepe as veteran defender cries on Portugal captain’s shoulders after Euro 2024 elimination

Hindustan Times  

France sealed a dramatic 5-3 shootout win against Portugal in their UEFA Euro 2024 quarter-final clash, in Hamburg on Friday. It was also a record sixth European Championship for 39-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo, who had to end up consoling teammate Pepe, who is 41-years-old and probably played in his final international tournament. After the win, France goalkeeper Mike Maignan said, "It …

Ronaldo comforts disconsolate Pepe as Portugal’s veterans make cruel exit at Euro 2024
6 months, 1 week ago

Ronaldo comforts disconsolate Pepe as Portugal’s veterans make cruel exit at Euro 2024

Associated Press  

HAMBURG, Germany — This time, they weren’t Cristiano Ronaldo’s tears. Instead, the Portugal superstar’s role was to console a weeping teammate after a painful exit from their last European Championship — and, who knows, potentially their final major international tournament. Ronaldo cried himself at Euro 2024 — after having a penalty saved during extra time of the last-16 match against …

Euro 2024: France beat Portugal on penalties to set up Euros semi-final against Spain
6 months, 1 week 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
6 months, 1 week 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
6 months, 1 week 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 …

Tennis star Jabeur says she cried when Ronaldo missed his penalty at Euro 2024
6 months, 1 week ago

Tennis star Jabeur says she cried when Ronaldo missed his penalty at Euro 2024

Associated Press  

LONDON — Tunisian tennis player Ons Jabeur said she was crying along with Cristiano Ronaldo when the star striker missed a penalty in Portugal’s win over Slovenia at the European Championship. Ronaldo was in tears after his penalty in the first period of extra time was saved by Slovenia goalkeeper Jan Oblak. Ronaldo converted Portugal’s first one en route to …

LISTEN: On today's EUROS DAILY, why 'biggest culprit' Roberto Martinez needs to overrule Cristiano Ronaldo - who 'is calling the shots' in the Portugal team at Euro 2024
6 months, 1 week ago

LISTEN: On today's EUROS DAILY, why 'biggest culprit' Roberto Martinez needs to overrule Cristiano Ronaldo - who 'is calling the shots' in the Portugal team at Euro 2024

Daily Mail  

Portugal came as close as could be to getting knocked out of Euro 2024 on Tuesday night as they needed penalties to overcome Slovenia and reach the quarter-finals. Whether manager Roberto Martinez thinks that is another matter, while it has been suggested that the Spaniard doesn't want to take the forward out of his side because of who he is. …

Ronaldo takes lead role in penalty drama
6 months, 1 week 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 …

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
6 months, 1 week 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 …

Euro 2024: Misfiring Ronaldo sinks in tears as Portugal ride on Costa heroics
6 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024: Misfiring Ronaldo sinks in tears as Portugal ride on Costa heroics

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: What was it, really? Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo is consoled by Ruben Dias during their team’s win over Slovenia at the Euro 2024 last-16 stage. It happened at the end of the first half of extra time in the Euro 2024 last 16 clash between Portugal and Slovenia at the Frankfurt Arena on Monday. About half an hour before Diogo …

Cristiano Ronaldo is out of control and exposes Roberto Martinez’s familiar mistake
6 months, 1 week ago

Cristiano Ronaldo is out of control and exposes Roberto Martinez’s familiar mistake

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 Roberto Martinez won an army of admirers for …

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
6 months, 1 week 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 …

Cristiano Ronaldo opens up after hitting ‘rock bottom’ following penalty miss for Portugal
6 months, 1 week ago

Cristiano Ronaldo opens up after hitting ‘rock bottom’ following penalty miss for Portugal

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 hit “rock bottom” when Jan Oblak …

WATCH: Ronaldo in tears after penalty miss, Portugal still beat Slovenia
6 months, 2 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 …

The night Cristiano Ronaldo’s ego almost sent Portugal crashing out of Euro 2024
6 months, 2 weeks ago

The night Cristiano Ronaldo’s ego almost sent Portugal crashing out of Euro 2024

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. Portugal progressing via penalty shootout success over Slovenia to book a quarter-final …

Euro 2024: The ‘game of my life’, says Portugal’s penalty hero Diogo Costa
6 months, 2 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
6 months, 2 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
6 months, 2 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
6 months, 2 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. …

Diogo Dalot is hailed as a 'GEM' for comforting Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portugal superstar broke down in tears when his penalty was dramatically saved by Slovenia's Jan Oblak
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Diogo Dalot is hailed as a 'GEM' for comforting Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portugal superstar broke down in tears when his penalty was dramatically saved by Slovenia's Jan Oblak

Daily Mail  

LISTEN to It's All Kicking Off! EUROS DAILY: England don’t look like a team… they need a fire lit under them Ronaldo was left crying as he missed a decisive penalty against Slovenia Diogo Dalot comforted Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portuguese star broke down Praise was heaped on Diogo Dalot after the Manchester United full-back attempted to calm Cristiano Ronaldo …

‘Misstiano Penaldo’: John Terry leads fury at BBC’s cheeky caption to Cristiano Ronaldo miss
6 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Misstiano Penaldo’: John Terry leads fury at BBC’s cheeky caption to Cristiano Ronaldo miss

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 John Terry led furious reaction after the BBC …

WATCH: Portugal vs Slovenia highlights; Cristiano Ronaldo misses from the spot but goes through after penalty-shootout
6 months, 2 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
6 months, 2 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 …

Could Ronaldo be dropped again by Portugal after not scoring at Euro 2024? Here’s why it’s unlikely
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Could Ronaldo be dropped again by Portugal after not scoring at Euro 2024? Here’s why it’s unlikely

Associated Press  

DORTMUND, Germany — Cristiano Ronaldo has been a showstopper, as expected, at the European Championship. The Portugal coach is in thrall with Ronaldo, as shown by his reaction to the striker’s assist — his record-tying eighth at the European Championship — against Turkey. “All you need to do is look at what he has done in the last 12 months,” …

The Cristiano Ronaldo circus provokes a serious question over Portugal’s Euro 2024 hopes
6 months, 3 weeks ago

The Cristiano Ronaldo circus provokes a serious question over Portugal’s Euro 2024 hopes

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. Perhaps it really is the sign of a new team that, as …

No goals but lots of selfie-seekers for Ronaldo in chaotic Portugal win over Turkey at Euro 2024
6 months, 3 weeks ago

No goals but lots of selfie-seekers for Ronaldo in chaotic Portugal win over Turkey at Euro 2024

Associated Press  

DORTMUND, Germany — By the end, it was hard to know what Cristiano Ronaldo was more frustrated about. In what proved to be a wild and potentially dangerous match for the five-time world player of the year, Ronaldo had no goals, one assist and no less than four selfie-seeking field invaders for company in Portugal’s chaotic 3-0 win over Turkey …

Portugal player ratings vs Czechia: Cristiano Ronaldo left frustrated after clinch comeback victory
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Portugal player ratings vs Czechia: Cristiano Ronaldo left frustrated after clinch comeback victory

The Independent  

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Portugal vs Czech Republic LIVE: Euro 2024 result and final score as Francisco Conceicao goal wins it for Cristiano Ronaldo’s side
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Portugal vs Czech Republic LIVE: Euro 2024 result and final score as Francisco Conceicao goal wins it for Cristiano Ronaldo’s side

The Independent  

✕ Close 'Ronaldo is in the team on merit' - Portugal coach Martinez ahead of Euro opener A late goal by Portugal substitute Francisco Conceicao secured a 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic in their opening Group F game at Euro 2024, where they also needed an own goal as they came from behind to snatch victory. As Cristiano Ronaldo …

Record-breaking Cristiano Ronaldo upstaged as Portugal find the formula for Euro 2024 glory
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Record-breaking Cristiano Ronaldo upstaged as Portugal find the formula for Euro 2024 glory

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. Twenty years on, as Ronaldo set his latest record, Sergio’s son Francisco …

Euro 2024: Ronaldo kept silent but Conceicao stars in Portugal's scratchy 2-1 win over Czech Republic
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Ronaldo kept silent but Conceicao stars in Portugal's scratchy 2-1 win over Czech Republic

Hindustan Times  

Chances abounded for Portugal, but it was an unfortunate error from the Czech Republic that brought them back from the brink, and a clutch goal from Francesco Conceição in the injury time that sealed a memorable comeback in their tournament opener against Czech Republic. Portugal's Francisco Conceicao, left, celebrates his side's second goal during a Group F match between Portugal …

Cristiano Ronaldo, reloaded: Reimagined Portugal set to take on the Euros
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo, reloaded: Reimagined Portugal set to take on the Euros

Hindustan Times  

When Roberto Martinez was appointed as Portugal's manager, the reaction was notably lukewarm. Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo runs during a training session of Portugal's national football team, during the UEFA Euro 2024 European football Championship A crucial part of this challenge was Cristiano Ronaldo. He came to the World Cup on the back of a highly publicised feud with …

Cristiano Ronaldo hailed as ‘unbelievable’ after scoring 130th Portugal goal ahead of Euro 2024
7 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo hailed as ‘unbelievable’ after scoring 130th Portugal goal ahead of Euro 2024

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 boss Roberto Martinez saluted captain Cristiano Ronaldo’s …

Cristiano Ronaldo means business ahead of Euro 2024 with double for Portugal
7 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo means business ahead of Euro 2024 with double for Portugal

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. O’Brien stood firm once again to bar Joao Cancelo’s path to goal …

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