Portugal coach Fernando Santos not happy at Cristiano Ronaldo reaction to being subbed off
2 years ago

Portugal coach Fernando Santos not happy at Cristiano Ronaldo reaction to being subbed off

Daily Mail  

Portugal boss Fernando Santos refused to confirm whether strop-throwing Cristiano Ronaldo will start their last-16 clash with Switzerland tonight. Portugal coach Fernando Santos was left unimpressed by Cristiano Ronaldo's reaction to being substituted during Friday's World Cup defeat by South Korea The Portuguese captain was a frustrated figure as Portugal lost to South Korea in Group H ‘If I see the images, yes, I didn’t like it, not at all. It’s going to be the same with this match.’ Ronaldo is pictured in Portugal's training session on Monday ahead of the Switzerland game Ronaldo leaps to head the ball in training ahead of Portugal's knockout game with Switzerland There have been debates in Portugal over whether Ronaldo should start today. I am not worried whether information is right or wrong.’ Ronaldo played poorly and cut a frustrated presence on the bench after being taken off Portugal had already qualified for the knockout rounds ahead of Friday's game and the scores were tied at 1-1 when Ronaldo was taken off.

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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, 3 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. …

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 …

Cristiano Ronaldo ‘lucky’ not to come to harm after he’s confronted by selfie-seekers, coach says
6 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo ‘lucky’ not to come to harm after he’s confronted by selfie-seekers, coach says

Associated Press  

DORTMUND, Germany — Cristiano Ronaldo should consider himself lucky to have come to no harm after being confronted on the field by four supporters who wanted selfies during a European Championship match on Saturday, Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said. I don’t think that should happen on a football pitch.” Martinez said it was important to send a message to fans …

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 …

Rio Ferdinand is mocked by fans for 'embarrassing' claim that Portugal would NOT have reached Euro 2024 without Cristiano Ronaldo, despite their perfect record in qualification
6 months, 1 week ago

Rio Ferdinand is mocked by fans for 'embarrassing' claim that Portugal would NOT have reached Euro 2024 without Cristiano Ronaldo, despite their perfect record in qualification

Daily Mail  

Fans have responded to Rio Ferdinand's claim that Portugal would not have qualified for Euro 2024 without Cristiano Ronaldo and labelled it as 'embarrassing'. Ronaldo - who many argued was detrimental to Portugal's side at the 2022 World Cup - scored 10 goals across their 10 qualification matches for this summer's Euros. 🇵🇹🤔@rioferdy5, Joe Cole, and @allysbears weigh in on …

Cristiano Ronaldo argues with opposition and STORMS off the pitch after Al-Nassr's draw to Al Feiha
1 year, 8 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo argues with opposition and STORMS off the pitch after Al-Nassr's draw to Al Feiha

Daily Mail  

Ronaldo seemed upset at Al Feiha's time wasting saying 'You don't want to play' The Portuguese striker stormed off the field gesturing at opposition players Cristiano Ronaldo was in an on-field spat after Al-Nassr drew 0-0 to Al Feiha Cristiano Ronaldo was seen arguing with opposition players after Al-Nassr drew 0-0 to Al Feiha on Sunday. His team now sit …

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 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 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 …

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 …

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 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 …

Fernando Santos' two-word reply to criticisms on decision to bench Ronaldo after Portugal's shock World Cup exit
2 years ago

Fernando Santos' two-word reply to criticisms on decision to bench Ronaldo after Portugal's shock World Cup exit

Hindustan Times  

Portugal became the latest victim of Morocco's dream run at the 2022 FIFA World Cup as they were stunned in the quarter-final tie on Saturday at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha. Youssef En-Nesyri's stunner in the first half remained the sole difference in the match as Portugal's hope of reaching the World Cup semi-final for the second time in …

Was dropping Ronaldo from starting XI a mistake?
2 years ago

Was dropping Ronaldo from starting XI a mistake?

Live Mint  

Coach Fernando Santos of Portugal has stated that he has no regrets about not starting star striker Cristiano Ronaldo after his team's defeat to Morocco in the FIFA World Cup 2022 quarter-final. On December 10, Morocco made history by defeating Portugal 1-0 in the World Cup quarterfinal to become the first African country to go to the semifinals. Morocco pulled …

What happens to Ronaldo’s career after Portugal’s World Cup exit?
2 years ago

What happens to Ronaldo’s career after Portugal’s World Cup exit?

Al Jazeera  

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal career is hanging in the balance following the national team’s crushing 1-0 loss to Morocco in the World Cup’s quarter-final stage. Ronaldo’s biggest moment at the tournament – when he became the only male player in history to score a goal in five separate World Cups – will surely be remembered for generations. “Such a player like …

Cristiano Ronaldo speaks for first time since shock World Cup exit
2 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo speaks for first time since shock World Cup exit

CNN  

CNN — A day after leaving the 2022 World Cup in tears as his chances to win the tournament for the first time in his career were shattered, Portugal superstar striker Cristiano Ronaldo said bringing a World Cup title to Portugal was “the biggest and most ambitious dream” of his career but “the dream was beautiful while it lasted.” Portugal …

World Cup 2022: Portugal boss has ‘no regrets’ over Cristiano Ronaldo benching
2 years ago

World Cup 2022: Portugal boss has ‘no regrets’ over Cristiano Ronaldo benching

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 Fernando Santos insisted he had no …

Cristiano Ronaldo left in tears after Portugal upset by Morocco at World Cup
2 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo left in tears after Portugal upset by Morocco at World Cup

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 was left in tears as Portugal …

Cristiano Ronaldo had JUST TEN touches during Portugal's 1-0 World Cup defeat to Morocco
2 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo had JUST TEN touches during Portugal's 1-0 World Cup defeat to Morocco

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo had just ten touches and one shot after coming off the bench during Portugal's 1-0 World Cup defeat to Morocco. Cristiano Ronaldo had just ten touches during Portugal's 1-0 WC loss to Morocco Ronaldo's only chance of the game came just after 90 minutes but was saved by Bono in goal The 37-year-old left the pitch in floods …

Ronaldo, Portugal look to end Morocco’s World Cup run
2 years ago

Ronaldo, Portugal look to end Morocco’s World Cup run

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — These really are pinch-yourself times for Morocco: A first-ever spot in the quarterfinals of a World Cup — the first to take place in the Arab world, no less — and now a meeting with Portugal and its superstar striker, Cristiano Ronaldo. “I hope he won’t,” Morocco coach Walid Regragui said Friday of Ronaldo. “As a coach …

Leave Ronaldo alone, says Fernando Santos ahead of Portugal vs Morocco quarterfinal
2 years ago

Leave Ronaldo alone, says Fernando Santos ahead of Portugal vs Morocco quarterfinal

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo was upset when he was left out of Portugal’s starting lineup against Switzerland but the conversation to drop him was completely normal and it is high time the world stopped focusing on the matter, coach Fernando Santos said on Friday. It’s high time to leave Ronaldo alone and acknowledge what he has done for Portuguese football,” Santos said. …

Cristiano Ronaldo's team-mates 'questioning why his personal manager is part of their entourage'
2 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo's team-mates 'questioning why his personal manager is part of their entourage'

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo's friction with Portugal has grown even more tense with his team-mates reportedly questioning why his personal manager - Ricky Regufe - has formed part of their entourage at the World Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal team-mates are reportedly growing uneasy about the presence of his personal manager Ricky Regufe Regufe - second left - has been a close associate …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Cristiano Ronaldo’s former Manchester United coach hails Portugal manager Fernando Santos
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Cristiano Ronaldo’s former Manchester United coach hails Portugal manager Fernando Santos

The Hindu  

Former Manchester United assistant coach Rene Meulensteen lauded Portugal manager Fernando Santos’ swift handling of the controversy surrounding his superstar forward Cristiano Ronaldo at the FIFA World Cup 2022. Meulensteen, who worked with Ronaldo during his first stint with the Premier League club, said, “I think it is a bit sad to see that situations like that can unravel the …

Cristiano Ronaldo is an ‘exceptional player’, says Carlo Ancelotti
2 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo is an ‘exceptional player’, says Carlo Ancelotti

The Hindu  

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has sprung to the defence of Cristiano Ronaldo by highlighting his professionalism during his time at the Spanish club, after the forward lost his place in Portugal’s World Cup starting line-up. READ | Cristiano Ronaldo denies reports of joining Saudi club Al Nassr Italian Ancelotti managed Ronaldo for two seasons at Real. “Ronaldo probably still …

Carlo Ancelotti admits Cristiano Ronaldo never caused any problems during their time at Real Madrid
2 years ago

Carlo Ancelotti admits Cristiano Ronaldo never caused any problems during their time at Real Madrid

Daily Mail  

Carlo Ancelotti has raced to the defence of Cristiano Ronaldo, insisting that the Portuguese star 'never gave me any problems' during their two seasons together at Real Madrid. Carlo Ancelotti says that Cristiano Ronaldo never caused him any problems at Real Madrid The Real Madrid boss said that Ronaldo actually 'solved' problems and was easy to manage Santos felt compelled …

Cristiano Ronaldo to not start for Portugal in FIFA World Cup quarters vs Morocco, hints Fernando Santos
2 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo to not start for Portugal in FIFA World Cup quarters vs Morocco, hints Fernando Santos

India Today  

Cristiano Ronaldo might not be starting for Portugal in the team's quarter-finals fixture against Morocco in the FIFA World Cup 2022. Portugal, who blasted Switzerland 6-1 in their Round of 16 fixture did not have Ronaldo in their starting XI after coach Fernando Santos decided to bench the player. Without Ronaldo, Portugal started brightly and took apart the Swiss team, …

Ronaldo didn’t threaten World Cup walkout after being benched, says Portugal Federation
2 years ago

Ronaldo didn’t threaten World Cup walkout after being benched, says Portugal Federation

The Hindu  

The Portuguese Football Federation on Thursday denied reports that Cristiano Ronaldo threatened to abandon the World Cup squad after being benched against Switzerland. Ronaldo appeared from the bench, but a report from a Portuguese publication said the striker had previously threatened to leave in a tense conversation with coach Fernando Santos. “The FPF clarifies that at no time did the …

Cristiano Ronaldo urged to QUIT Portugal's World Cup campaign by his sister after Switzerland snub
2 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo urged to QUIT Portugal's World Cup campaign by his sister after Switzerland snub

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo's sister has urged him to leave the World Cup and come home to a place where he has 'all the gratitude and not ingratitude' following his demotion to Portugal's bench. Ronaldo was visibly unhappy after being dropped for Portugal's World Cup last-16 clash with Switzerland on Tuesday, having failed to hit top form in their group-stage campaign. Cristiano …

World Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo 'wanted to WALK OUT on Portugal' after being axed for Switzerland clash
2 years ago

World Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo 'wanted to WALK OUT on Portugal' after being axed for Switzerland clash

Daily Mail  

Explosive reports in Portugal today claim Cristiano Ronaldo was ready to walk out on his country's World Cup squad after learning he had been dropped from their starting XI against Switzerland. Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly wanted to quit Portugal's World Cup camp after he learned he would not feature in their last-16 tie against Switzerland Ronaldo - who watched on from …

Portugal says Ronaldo did not threaten to leave World Cup squad
2 years ago

Portugal says Ronaldo did not threaten to leave World Cup squad

Al Jazeera  

Portugal’s Football Federation has denied reports that the captain threatened to walk out on the team in Qatar. The Portuguese Football Federation has denied media reports that Cristiano Ronaldo threatened to leave the Portugal team camp at the World Cup in Qatar. “The FPF clarifies that at no time did the captain of the national team, Cristiano Ronaldo, threaten to …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Dropping Ronaldo purely 'strategic' says Portugal coach Santos
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Dropping Ronaldo purely 'strategic' says Portugal coach Santos

The Hindu  

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 World Cup last 16 had been "strategic and nothing more." Santos had expressed his unhappiness with Ronaldo's reaction to being suspended in the final group stage game against South Korea but he said that matter had no …

Cristiano Ronaldo 'has NOT trained' with Portugal's other last-16 substitutes today
2 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo 'has NOT trained' with Portugal's other last-16 substitutes today

Daily Mail  

The Portugal camp admitted they were 'surprised' not to see him with the subs It is understood that Ronaldo instead went to the gym to train with the starters The 37-year-old dropped to the bench in Portugal's 6-1 win against Switzerland Cristiano Ronaldo has not joined the substitutes in training, according to Marca Cristiano Ronaldo did not train with Portugal's …

FIFA World Cup: Ex-Manchester United defender sends stern message to benched Cristiano Ronaldo
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Ex-Manchester United defender sends stern message to benched Cristiano Ronaldo

Firstpost  

The football pundit made a stern remark suggesting, “the petulance, the stomping around, the sulking- it is got to stop because it doesn’t reflect well on him at all.” Portugal fans were shattered after their star forward Cristiano Ronaldo was benched in the Round of 16 game against Switzerland. In this scenario, former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has waded …

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks his silence after being dropped
2 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks his silence after being dropped

Daily Mail  

Ronaldo 'congratulated' Santos for his selection and insisted he was happy As a result Goncalo Ramos started the last-16 tie against Switzerland on Tuesday Ronaldo, 37, was dropped after reacting angrily to being substituted last Friday Cristiano Ronaldo has broken his silence after being dropped on Tuesday night Cristiano Ronaldo has broken his silence after being dropped by Fernando Santos …

Will Ronaldo get benched again? CR7 fans may not like what manager Santos said
2 years ago

Will Ronaldo get benched again? CR7 fans may not like what manager Santos said

Live Mint  

To his fans’ dismay, Cristiano Ronaldo had been benched in Portugal’s Round of 16 match against Switzerland and was called in as a substitute in the 72nd minute of the match. While Fernando Santos' comments indicated that Ronaldo could be dropped again depending on the “game strategy”, he said there was no issue with Ronaldo. Three substitutions were made by …

Cristiano Ronaldo denies reports of joining Saudi club Al Nassr
2 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo denies reports of joining Saudi club Al Nassr

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo rubbished reports claiming that he has agreed to join the Saudi Arabia club Al-Nassr after the Saudi Pro League club reportedly offered him £300 million for three years. “No, that is not true — not true,” said Ronaldo after Portugal registered a 6-1 win in the FIFA World Cup round of 16 clash against Switzerland and advanced to …

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 …

Cristiano Ronaldo's sister takes aim at Fernando Santos for starting the 37-year-old on the bench
2 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo's sister takes aim at Fernando Santos for starting the 37-year-old on the bench

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo's sister has taken to social media to blast Fernando Santos' decision to bench her brother in Portugal's stunning 6-1 win over Switzerland on Tuesday evening. Cristiano Ronaldo's sister has once again taken to social media to complain about his treatment Aveiro congratulated Portugal on the victory before continuing her criticism of Santos' deicision Ronaldo's relegation to the bench …

Ronaldo’s World Cup: Sidelined then eclipsed by stand-in Ramos
2 years ago

Ronaldo’s World Cup: Sidelined then eclipsed by stand-in Ramos

Al Jazeera  

Portugal manager Fernando Santos said Ronaldo’s place in the remainder of the World Cup still had to be ‘defined’. Adding fuel to the fire on Tuesday, Portugal’s manager Fernando Santos said Ronaldo’s role for the remainder of the World Cup tournament is still to be “defined”. Ronaldo!” had swept around the 89,000-seat Lusail Stadium – the biggest stadium at the …

Ronaldo benched in Portugal vs Switzerland: Piers Morgan among social media users who reacted after selection controversy
2 years ago

Ronaldo benched in Portugal vs Switzerland: Piers Morgan among social media users who reacted after selection controversy

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo started on the bench in Portugal’s 6-1 win against Switzerland in the Round of 16 at the Lusail stadium in Qatar. The decision is speculated to be an aftermath of Ronaldo’s reaction after being subbed off in the group stage match against South Korea. Ronaldo was eventually brought into the match in the 74th minute, replacing Joao Felix, …

Cristiano Ronaldo benched for Portugal vs Switzerland FIFA World Cup round of 16
2 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo benched for Portugal vs Switzerland FIFA World Cup round of 16

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo has been left out of the starting 11 for Portugal’s round of 16 clash against Switzerland on Wednesday. Round of 16 LIVE - Portugal vs Switzerland In the 1-2 defeat to South Korea last week, Ronaldo was unhappy with Santos’ decision to take him off the pitch in the second half. Santos said he was unimpressed with Ronaldo’s …

FIFA World Cup: Portugal coach Fernando Santos slams Cristiano Ronaldo's gesture
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Portugal coach Fernando Santos slams Cristiano Ronaldo's gesture

Firstpost  

Cristiano Ronaldo initially said he was “insulted” by a South Korean player as he was substituted in the second half of his side’s 2-1 defeat to the Asian side Doha: Portugal coach Fernando Santos said he was unimpressed with Cristiano Ronaldo’s behaviour after the forward reacted angrily when substituted during the team’s final group game at the World Cup in …

Portugal coach Santos ‘not happy’ with Ronaldo World Cup gesture
2 years ago

Portugal coach Santos ‘not happy’ with Ronaldo World Cup gesture

The Hindu  

Portugal coach Fernando Santos said he was unimpressed with Cristiano Ronaldo’s behaviour after the forward reacted angrily when substituted during the team’s final group game at the World Cup in Qatar. Ronaldo initially said he was “insulted” by a South Korean player as he was substituted in the second half of his side’s 2-1 defeat to the Asian side on …

FIFA World Cup: Why was Ronaldo upset with Korean player Cho Gue-sung?
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Why was Ronaldo upset with Korean player Cho Gue-sung?

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo said he was involved in a verbal spat with a South Korean player who criticised him for failing to leave the field quickly enough when he was substituted during Portugal’s 2-1 FIFA World Cup defeat on Friday. The Korean player was telling me to go off more quickly and I told him to be quiet, because he hasn’t …

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 …

FIFA World Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo admits Manchester United chapter closed after record-breaking feat with Portugal
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo admits Manchester United chapter closed after record-breaking feat with Portugal

Firstpost  

Ageing icon Ronaldo smashed home a 65th-minute penalty to move ahead of Pele, Uwe Seeler and Miroslav Klose, who all netted in four World Cups, days after parting ways with Manchester United. Doha: Cristiano Ronaldo said Thursday that he had put his recent troubles at Manchester United behind him after scoring in a record-breaking fifth World Cup as Portugal squeezed …

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