FIFA World Cup: Ronaldo was dropped for 'strategic' reasons, says coach Santos after Portugal reach quarters
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Ronaldo was dropped for 'strategic' reasons, says coach Santos after Portugal reach quarters

Firstpost  

Fernando Santos had expressed his unhappiness with Ronaldo’s reaction to being substituted in the final group stage game against South Korea. Portugal coach Fernando Santos said his decision to leave Cristiano Ronaldo out of his team for Tuesday’s 6-1 triumph over Switzerland in the FIFA World Cup last 16 had been “strategic and nothing more.” Santos had expressed his unhappiness with Ronaldo’s reaction to being substituted in the final group stage game against South Korea but he said that matter had no impact. Asked whether it was the most difficult decision of his career to leave out Ronaldo, Santos said: “I have a very close relationship I always have, known him since he was 19 at Sporting, and then for years here in the national squad,” he said. 7️⃣ goals of varying styles were on the menu in #PORSUI 🤯 Watch all the goals from Portugal's impressive 6️⃣-1️⃣ win over Switzerland in the Round of 16 clash 📽️ Stay tuned to #JioCinema & #Sports18 for more 📺📲 Presented by @Mahindra_Auto#FIFAWConJioCinema #FIFAWConSports18 pic.twitter.com/KRzzzU62kO — JioCinema December 7, 2022 “Ronaldo and I never confuse the human and personal aspect with the coach and player relationship.

Portugal Ronaldo Santos His Team  jiocinema  substituted  unhappiness  stage  ronaldo  switzerland  reasons  santos  portugal  fifa  dropped  world  quarters  team  strategic  reach  game

History of this topic

Cristiano Ronaldo opens up on 1,000-goal target, explains why he's 'disappointed with some players'
1 month, 1 week ago

Cristiano Ronaldo opens up on 1,000-goal target, explains why he's 'disappointed with some players'

Firstpost  

Ronaldo remains the highest goal-scorer in the history of the sport, both overall as well as at the international level and remains a regular at the Roberto Martinez-coached Portuguese national team. With Cristiano Ronaldo set to turn 40 in three months’ time, the Portuguese football legend has admitted he “can’t think long term anymore” and will focus on “living in …

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 …

Ronaldo: Quitting Portugal never crossed my mind
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ronaldo: Quitting Portugal never crossed my mind

China Daily  

Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo dismissed suggestions he has considered ending his international career in the near future, adding that post-Euro 2024 criticism did not worry him. I might say the same thing over and over again, but I don't think long-term, it's always short-term." Ronaldo captained Portugal to success in the opening edition of the Nations League in 2018-19, three …

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

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
5 months, 2 weeks 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. …

Euro 2024: Misfiring Ronaldo sinks in tears as Portugal ride on Costa heroics
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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 …

Could Ronaldo be dropped again by Portugal after not scoring at Euro 2024? Here’s why it’s unlikely
5 months, 3 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,” …

Overstaying maybe, but Ronaldo feels a fresh surge of love
6 months ago

Overstaying maybe, but Ronaldo feels a fresh surge of love

Hindustan Times  

If modern sport fandom is about being ranged against or utterly for, Cristiano Ronaldo would have left his legion of fans confused. In the first game against Czech Republic, 21-year-old Francisco Conceicao saved the blushes with an added time winner barely two minutes after coming on, but it was the joyous embrace with Ronaldo — he was his father Sergio’s …

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

Stuart Pearce claims Portugal players 'DON'T TRUST' Cristiano Ronaldo after the 39-year-old's frustrating night in front of goal in 2-1 Euros win over Czechia
6 months ago

Stuart Pearce claims Portugal players 'DON'T TRUST' Cristiano Ronaldo after the 39-year-old's frustrating night in front of goal in 2-1 Euros win over Czechia

Daily Mail  

Stuart Pearce has questioned whether Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal team-mates trust him enough to give him the ball. Stuart Pearce has questioned whether Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal team-mates trust him enough to give him the ball Ronaldo's appearance for Portugal say him become the first player to feature in as many as six different editions of the Euros While commentating, he said: …

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

Arsenal legend insists Cristiano Ronaldo should be BENCHED for the start of Portugal's Euro 2024 campaign... as he delivers scathing review of the Saudi Pro League
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Arsenal legend insists Cristiano Ronaldo should be BENCHED for the start of Portugal's Euro 2024 campaign... as he delivers scathing review of the Saudi Pro League

Daily Mail  

An Arsenal legend has claimed that Roberto Martinez should not pick Cristiano Ronaldo in the opening rounds of Portugal's Euro 2024 campaign. He has endured another excellent season finishing as the Saudi Pro League's top goal scorer, with a whopping 35 goals in 31 appearances, but was unable to guide his side to win the league. Cristiano Ronaldo has enjoyed …

Cristiano Ronaldo back in the global spotlight at Euro 2024 and out to show he’s still a force
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo back in the global spotlight at Euro 2024 and out to show he’s still a force

Associated Press  

Cristiano Ronaldo had tears in his eyes as he walked off the field and seemingly into international retirement. Was this the last time the soccer world would see Ronaldo — one of the game’s greatest-ever players — in a Portugal jersey? He’s been the top goal scorer in 2023 in world football and he makes a total new beginning in …

Cristiano Ronaldo 'reaches out to TWO former Real Madrid team-mates in bid to persuade them to join him at Al-Nassr'... as the forward looks to help his side's Saudi Pro League fortunes
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo 'reaches out to TWO former Real Madrid team-mates in bid to persuade them to join him at Al-Nassr'... as the forward looks to help his side's Saudi Pro League fortunes

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo has reached out to two of his former team-mates in a bid to convince them to join him at Al-Nassr, according to a report. The forward has struggled for on-field success since moving to the Saudi Pro League 18 months ago, failing to win a major trophy despite enjoying the luxuries of off-field life in the Middle East. …

Less than a year after Ronaldo career seemed in crisis, Portugal on the brink of reaching Euro 2024
1 year, 2 months ago

Less than a year after Ronaldo career seemed in crisis, Portugal on the brink of reaching Euro 2024

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — Cristiano Ronaldo is on the brink of leading Portugal to another major soccer tournament less than a year after his international career appeared to be over. PSG’s loss to Newcastle also raises questions about its credentials to finally win the Champions League — European club soccer’s biggest trophy and one that Mbappe craves. SPAIN’S WONDERKID Barcelona teenager …

Ronaldo ‘wants more’ with Portugal after record-breaking 850th career goal
1 year, 3 months ago

Ronaldo ‘wants more’ with Portugal after record-breaking 850th career goal

The Hindu  

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo said on Wednesday he wants to go “even further” after becoming the first player to score 850 career goals with Saudi club side Al-Nassr. FOLLOW THE EURO 2024 QUALIFYING MATCH LIVE HERE: Slovakia vs Portugal LIVE SCORE “I want more,” the forward told a press conference before training with the national side at Oeiras, on the …

Cristiano Ronaldo named in Portugal squad for Euro 2024 qualifiers
1 year, 3 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo named in Portugal squad for Euro 2024 qualifiers

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo was named in Portugal’s squad on Friday for upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers against Slovakia and Luxembourg. Former European champion Portugal sits top of Group J in qualifying for next year’s finals in Germany. 📣 Estes são os eleitos pelo Mister Roberto Martínez ⚡🇵🇹 #VesteABandeirapic.twitter.com/aog8BmkuwT — Portugal September 1, 2023 “A player with 200 appearances, that’s something unique,” said …

Cristiano Ronaldo Drops Massive Hint on Euro 2024 'Dream' After Scoring in 200th Game For Portugal
1 year, 6 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo Drops Massive Hint on Euro 2024 'Dream' After Scoring in 200th Game For Portugal

News 18  

Cristiano Ronaldo has shared a massive hint regarding his future as the Portugal captain became the first player to feature in 200 international matches and marked the occasion with a winning goal against Iceland. Having been dropped to the bench for the FIFA World Cup 2022 matches, the Al-Nassr star is back shining in the playing XI for Portugal under …

Cristiano Ronaldo receives massive Portugal future update from head coach Roberto Martinez
1 year, 6 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo receives massive Portugal future update from head coach Roberto Martinez

Hindustan Times  

Portugal captain and legend Cristiano Ronaldo’s position within the national team had come under question during the 2022 Qatar World Cup, when the talismanic striker was replaced in their knockout games against South Korea and Morocco. However, newly-appointed head coach for the national team Roberto Martinez has chosen him for the squads in this summer’s Euros qualifiers, and squashed any …

Cristiano Ronaldo's Former Agent Reveals That The Portuguese Star 'Will Always' Be In His Heart
1 year, 6 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo's Former Agent Reveals That The Portuguese Star 'Will Always' Be In His Heart

News 18  

From leaving Manchester United in a controversial manner to signing a lucrative deal with Saudi Arabia-based side Al-Nassr FC- Cristiano Ronaldo kept the footballing world abuzz last year. Apart from his sensational goalscoring prowess, Ronaldo had hit the headlines, thanks to his split with former agent Jorge Mendes in 2022. After representing Ronaldo for more than two decades, Mendes’ tie-up …

Cristiano Ronaldo 'Important' For Portugal, Says Coach Roberto Martinez After 4 Goals in 2 Games
1 year, 8 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo 'Important' For Portugal, Says Coach Roberto Martinez After 4 Goals in 2 Games

News 18  

Cristiano Ronaldo remains a “very important” player for Portugal, coach Roberto Martinez said on Sunday after the veteran striker scored a second successive brace in Euro 2024 qualifying against Luxembourg. The younger ones due to their willingness to play and players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Rui Patricio and Bernardo Silva bring experience. “It’s important to have a complete dressing room.” Martinez …

Ronaldo breaks record, scores double as Portugal beats Liechtenstein
1 year, 9 months ago

Ronaldo breaks record, scores double as Portugal beats Liechtenstein

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo broke the men’s international appearance record on Thursday and marked the occasion by scoring twice in Portugal’s 4-0 thrashing of Liechtenstein in Euro 2024 qualifying. “But it doesn’t stop there, I still want to be called up very often.” Ronaldo made his international debut in 2003 and became the first man to score in five World Cups last …

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 …

Cristiano Ronaldo Breaks All-Time Men's International Caps Record
1 year, 9 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo Breaks All-Time Men's International Caps Record

News 18  

Cristiano Ronaldo broke the men’s international appearance record on Thursday by starting Portugal’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Liechtenstein. “But it doesn’t stop there, I still want to be called up very often.” Ronaldo made his international debut in 2003 and became the first man to score in five World Cups last year before Portugal lost to Morocco in the quarter-finals. …

Ronaldo talks up Saudi league’s competitiveness
1 year, 9 months ago

Ronaldo talks up Saudi league’s competitiveness

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo said he has been surprised by the level of competitiveness in the Saudi Pro League since joining Al Nassr in January. the fourth, fifth or sixth most competitive league in the world,” added Ronaldo, who moved to Al-Nassr on a two-and-a-half-year contract worth a reported 200 million euros. The 38-year-old, who was benched by former coach Fernando Santos …

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks silence on Manchester United exit: ‘I’m a better man’
1 year, 9 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks silence on Manchester United exit: ‘I’m a better man’

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 insists he is a better man …

Cristiano Ronaldo wants to be ‘most capped player in history’
1 year, 9 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo wants to be ‘most capped player in history’

The Hindu  

It’s a new era for Portugal as it begins European Championship qualifying under a new coach and with Cristiano Ronaldo far away from football’s biggest stadiums. I feel that I still have a lot to give and I want to keep it going.” It will be Ronaldo’s first appearance with Portugal since leaving Europe for Saudi club Al Nassr after …

Cristiano Ronaldo Included in New Portugal Coach Martinez's First Squad, Says 'I Don't Look at Age..'
1 year, 9 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo Included in New Portugal Coach Martinez's First Squad, Says 'I Don't Look at Age..'

News 18  

New Portugal coach Roberto Martínez included Cristiano Ronaldo in his first squad on Friday since taking over from Fernando Santos following the World Cup. Ronaldo, who plays for Saudi team Al-Nassr, can add to his international record of 118 goals when Portugal plays European Championship qualifiers against Liechtenstein on March 23 and at Luxembourg three days later. Martínez joined Portugal …

‘Cristiano Ronaldo makes it difficult for us,’ says Al Nassr teammate Luiz Gustavo
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Cristiano Ronaldo makes it difficult for us,’ says Al Nassr teammate Luiz Gustavo

The Hindu  

Luiz Gustavo, the Al Nassr player, said the presence of Cristiano Ronaldo has made it difficult for him and his teammates as their opponents feel motivated to prove themselves against the Portuguese great. Since moving to the Middle East from Manchester United, Ronaldo managed only one goal, from a penalty, in three outings for Al Nassr, who is currently on …

Cristiano Ronaldo headed to European club? Al-Nassr boss Rudi Garcia reveals
1 year, 10 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo headed to European club? Al-Nassr boss Rudi Garcia reveals

India TV News  

Cristiano Ronaldo might not have won the World Cup, but this doesn't diminish the light on his legendary career and the heroics that he has displayed on the soccer pitch. After the World Cup things changed drastically for Cristiano Ronaldo and he had no other option, but to go to Saudi Arabia. Now, the boss of Al-Nassr F.C., Rudi Garcia …

‘Cristiano Ronaldo will go back to Europe,’ says Al Nassr coach Rudi Garcia
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Cristiano Ronaldo will go back to Europe,’ says Al Nassr coach Rudi Garcia

The Hindu  

Rudi Garcia, the Al Nassr manager, said Cristiano Ronaldo ‘will not finish his career at Al Nassr. In the Saudi Super Cup semifinal, Al Nassr was knocked out by Al Ittihad last week, with Ronaldo missing a chance to score. The coach, however, criticised Ronaldo, who joined Al Nassr from Manchester United at the end of 2022, for missing a …

Portugal’s Fernando Santos set to be named Poland coach
1 year, 11 months ago

Portugal’s Fernando Santos set to be named Poland coach

The Hindu  

Polish Football Association president Cezary Kulesza hinted on Monday that former Portugal boss Fernando Santos would be named their new coach. Santos, 68, will succeed Czeslaw Michniewicz, who was sacked last month following a last-16 appearance at the World Cup in Qatar. Santos was previously Portugal coach, but quit last month following the team’s shock World Cup quarter-final loss to …

Bernardo Silva reveals Portugal teammates suspected Ronaldo will be dropped at FIFA World Cup 2022
1 year, 11 months ago

Bernardo Silva reveals Portugal teammates suspected Ronaldo will be dropped at FIFA World Cup 2022

India Today  

Bernardo Silva has revealed that they came to know about Cristiano Ronaldo being dropped from Portugal's World Cup starting lineup just two hours before kickoff. Silva further revealed that his teammates suspected Cristiano Ronaldo could be dropped from the line-up at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Ronaldo had previously fallen out of favour at Manchester United before having his contract …

Ronaldo Saudi move to signal likely end of elite club career
1 year, 11 months ago

Ronaldo Saudi move to signal likely end of elite club career

Associated Press  

Less than two weeks after his great rival Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo has completed a move to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr and likely signalled the end of his career in elite club soccer. While Messi finally won the one major trophy that had evaded the two men widely regarded as the greatest players of their …

Cristiano Ronaldo 'waited for a call from Real Madrid that never came'
1 year, 11 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo 'waited for a call from Real Madrid that never came'

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo 'waited for a call from Real Madrid that never came' before signing his hugely-lucrative deal with Saudi Arabian team Al Nassr. Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Al-Nassr in a deal making him the highest-paid player in the world Ronaldo finally signed the contract after a meeting with club president Musalli Al-Muammar And, according to Spanish newspaper Marca, Ronaldo was …

Cristiano Ronaldo officially joins Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr
1 year, 11 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo officially joins Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo has signed for Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr on a sensational £175million-a-year contract following his tumultuous exit from Manchester United in November. Cristiano Ronaldo has signed for Al-Nassr after leaving Manchester United on a free The Portuguese forward, 37, has reportedly agreed a two-year deal with the Saudi Arabian side Cristiano Ronaldo's contract at Man United was terminated by …

'Cristiano Ronaldo's ego damaged Portugal in FIFA World Cup,' says Lothar Matthaus
2 years ago

'Cristiano Ronaldo's ego damaged Portugal in FIFA World Cup,' says Lothar Matthaus

Firstpost  

Matthaus felt Cristiano Ronaldo’s ego damaged Portugal and his own legacy at the FIFA World Cup as the side made unceremonious exit during the quarter-finals, losing to Morocco. Lothar Matthaus called Cristiano Ronaldo a big failure at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar as Portugal went down in the quarterfinals to Morocco 0-1 for an unexpected exit. The Lothar Matthaus …

Cristiano Ronaldo ‘big failure, damaged Portugal and himself’: Lothar Matthaus
2 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo ‘big failure, damaged Portugal and himself’: Lothar Matthaus

The Hindu  

Lothar Matthaus, Germany’s World Cup winning captain in 1990, said Cristiano Ronaldo was a ‘big failure’ in the FIFA World Cup 2022 and blamed his ego for damaging his legacy. I kind of feel sorry for Ronaldo,” Matthaus told German newspaper Bild. “Ronaldo is of course a big failure of the World Cup, the opposite of Messi. Ronaldo, whose contract …

Portugal coach who benched Cristiano Ronaldo quits
2 years ago

Portugal coach who benched Cristiano Ronaldo quits

Live Mint  

Fernando Santos has resigned from his position as Portugal's coach after eight years in charge and their triumph at Euro 2016. The same one who, when putting you on the field, saw how everything changed, but it was too late.” Georgina Rodríguez's Instagram post after Cristiano Ronaldo was benched. But, after crushing Brazil, the Atlas Lions went on to defeat …

Portugal Coach Fernando Santos Leaves Job after FIFA World Cup Exit
2 years ago

Portugal Coach Fernando Santos Leaves Job after FIFA World Cup Exit

News 18  

Fernando Santos has left his job as Portugal coach after his team lost to Morocco in the World Cup quarter-finals, the Portuguese Football Federation said on Thursday The Portuguese suffered a shock 1-0 defeat by Morocco in Qatar on Saturday, after Santos started with the country’s all-time record goalscorer Cristiano Ronaldo on the substitutes’ bench. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points …

World Cup: Portugal sack Fernando Santos after quarter-final exit vs Morocco and dropping Ronaldo
2 years ago

World Cup: Portugal sack Fernando Santos after quarter-final exit vs Morocco and dropping Ronaldo

Daily Mail  

Portugal have sacked Fernando Santos as their national team coach. The 68-year-old manager led Portugal to the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Qatar before crashing out of the tournament following a shock 1-0 defeat against Morocco last Saturday. Portugal have sacked manager Fernando Santos after his side's shock quarter-final elimination Morocco produced one of the upsets of the tournament …

Cristiano Ronaldo trains at Real Madrid facility after a bitter fallout with Manchester United
2 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo trains at Real Madrid facility after a bitter fallout with Manchester United

India Today  

Cristiano Ronaldo, who is currently a free agent and dealing with Portugal's shock World Cup exit, has been training at Real Madrid while staying in the Spanish capital, the club announced on Wednesday. Ronaldo, 37, is a free agent after leaving Manchester United and spent nine years at Real Madrid, where he maintains a close relationship with club president Florentino …

Cristiano Ronaldo SLAMMED by Didi Hamann for snubbing Morocco heroes after Portugal's World Cup exit
2 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo SLAMMED by Didi Hamann for snubbing Morocco heroes after Portugal's World Cup exit

Daily Mail  

He claimed Morocco had more 'dignity' after their loss to France in comparison The Atlas Lions, who had beaten Portugal 1-0 in the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup at the weekend, had their inspiring campaign brought to an end on Wednesday night, succumbing to a 2-0 defeat against France. The Atlas Lions, who had beaten Portugal 1-0 in the …

Cristiano Ronaldo 'wants to lead Portugal at Euro 2024'
2 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo 'wants to lead Portugal at Euro 2024'

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo is determined to continue playing for Portugal until at least Euro 2024, according to reports. Ronaldo's side exited the World Cup on Saturday at the quarter-final stage after losing 1-0 to Morocco, and the 37-year-old was in floods of tears as he went down the tunnel after the final whistle. Cristiano Ronaldo started on the bench for Portugal's …

Cristiano Ronaldo believes Jose Mourinho is key to extending his Portugal career
2 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo believes Jose Mourinho is key to extending his Portugal career

Daily Mail  

Jose Mourinho is the only coach capable of repairing the rift inside the Portugal squad, created by Fernando Santos' high-profile falling out with Cristiano Ronaldo. Jose Mourinho is the perfect man to repair the fractured Portugal national team Ronaldo was dropped for a knockout game at a major tournament for the first time since 2008 The Roma boss has never …

Portugal’s Ronaldo says his World Cup dream has ‘ended’
2 years ago

Portugal’s Ronaldo says his World Cup dream has ‘ended’

Al Jazeera  

‘The dream was beautiful as long as it lasted,’ Cristiano Ronaldo wrote in a social media post that could be a foreshadowing of his retirement from the Portugal team. Cristiano Ronaldo says his dream of winning a World Cup for Portugal has “ended”, a day after his team’s crushing quarterfinal loss to Morocco. “Winning a World Cup for Portugal was …

Can Ronaldo rediscover his purpose after World Cup exit?
2 years ago

Can Ronaldo rediscover his purpose after World Cup exit?

Al Jazeera  

At 37, he’s not scoring as much as he did 10 years ago. “Quite apart from the fact that he is the captain, he has helped elevate Portuguese football to a different level and he’s the biggest star in terms of media glow that they’ve ever had to deal with,” European football expert Andy Brassell told Al Jazeera. Ahead of …

Ronaldo confirms end of FIFA World Cup dream, shares cryptic message on social media
2 years ago

Ronaldo confirms end of FIFA World Cup dream, shares cryptic message on social media

The Hindu  

Portugal star forward Cristiano Ronaldo on Sunday posted a cryptic message on his social media accounts, saying it is time for him to be an ‘advisor’. Portugal crashed out of the FIFA World Cup with a 0-1 loss to Morocco in the quarterfinal. “Winning a World Cup for Portugal was the biggest and most ambitious dream of my career. Entering …

Cristiano Ronaldo will NOT return home with Fernando Santos and the rest of national team today
2 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo will NOT return home with Fernando Santos and the rest of national team today

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo will not return to Lisbon with the rest of the Portugal squad on Sunday after his country's shock quarter-final exit from Qatar 2022 to underdogs Morocco. Cristiano Ronaldo will remain in Qatar after Portugal's shock 1-0 defeat by Morocco He will be joined by Bruno Fernandes who accused the Argentinian referee of bias Of the initial 26-man World …

Discover Related