FIFA World Cup: After latest milestone, Ronaldo eyes WC glory
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: After latest milestone, Ronaldo eyes WC glory

The Hindu  

Another game, another personal milestone. A win against Uruguay on Monday would secure Portugal’s qualification from Group H to the knockout stages with a game to spare after its opening 3-2 win against Ghana. That being said, FIFA Technical Study Group member on Sunday Oliseh still described as “total genius” his ability to win a disputed foul from Mohammed Salisu that Ghana coach Otto Addo insisted should not have been awarded. “It’s important to win the second game now.” Uruguay drew 0-0 with South Korea in its first game of the tournament. Ronaldo’s long-time rival from their time at Real Madrid and Barcelona respectively, Luis Suarez, is in an attack that also features the country’s new generation of talent in Darwin Nunez and Facundo Pellistri.

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Gerson stunner gives Brazil 1-1 draw with Uruguay in FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier
1 month ago

Gerson stunner gives Brazil 1-1 draw with Uruguay in FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier

The Hindu  

Brazil drew 1-1 with Uruguay in South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday after Gerson’s brilliant strike cancelled out Federico Valverde’s opener for the visitors. Five-time World Cup winner Brazil is fifth in the CONMEBOL standings on 18 points, one point behind Colombia and Ecuador, after picking up its second straight draw. AS IT HAPPENED: Brazil vs …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Ronaldo fails again in likely last chance to win World Cup
2 years ago

Ronaldo fails again in likely last chance to win World Cup

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Cristiano Ronaldo choked up with emotion as the tears ran down his cheeks. It was likely the last World Cup match for the 37-year-old Ronaldo, and probably his last chance to win soccer’s biggest prize. He leaves Qatar as the only player to have scored in five World Cups but remains with eight goals at the tournament, …

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 in TEARS walking down the tunnel as Portugal are dumped out of the World Cup
2 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo in TEARS walking down the tunnel as Portugal are dumped out of the World Cup

Daily Mail  

Cristiano Ronaldo was captured walking off in tears after Portugal were dumped out of the 2022 World Cup following a 1-0 quarter-final defeat to Morocco. Cristiano Ronaldo is captured walking off in tears as Portugal are dumped out of the World Cup The 37-year-old was left heartbroken after suffering a shock 1-0 quarter-final loss to Morocco The forward was unable …

FIFA World Cup: Is Portugal a better team without Ronaldo?
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Is Portugal a better team without Ronaldo?

The Hindu  

Fernando Santos’ decision to leave out Cristiano Ronaldo from the starting XI made the headlines with Portugal’s 6-1 win over Switzerland in the Round of 16 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. And even coming into the World Cup, Ronaldo has scored just two goals in the nine Portugal matches since October 2021. READ |Portugal coach Santos ‘not …

Portugal is out! Game vs Morocco turns out last dance and last stop for Ronaldo at FIFA World Cup
2 years ago

Portugal is out! Game vs Morocco turns out last dance and last stop for Ronaldo at FIFA World Cup

India TV News  

Morocco defeated Portugal in the quarterfinals played at the Al Thumama Stadium on Saturday to advance to the semifinals. With Portugal's elimination, Cristiano Ronaldo's journey in the FIFA World Cup has probably come to an end. Team Morocco scripted history to become the first African team to qualify for the semifinal of a World Cup tournament. Following were the teams …

Morocco reaches World Cup semifinals, tops Portugal and Ronaldo
2 years ago

Morocco reaches World Cup semifinals, tops Portugal and Ronaldo

LA Times  

Morocco’s Youssef En-Nesyri celebrates after scoring his side’s first goal during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Morocco and Portugal at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Saturday. Morocco became the first African country to reach the World Cup semifinals by beating Portugal 1-0 on Saturday, likely ending Cristiano Ronaldo’s chances of winning soccer’s biggest prize. Youssef En-Nesyri …

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 …

‘That’s how we do things’: Brazil isn’t sorry for dancing into World Cup quarterfinals
2 years ago

‘That’s how we do things’: Brazil isn’t sorry for dancing into World Cup quarterfinals

LA Times  

Argentina and Brazil share a 750-mile border and a long tradition of World Cup excellence, having combined to win seven titles and reach the semifinals together in four of the last five tournaments. It’s a different culture.” — Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic on Brazil’s players “The Brazilian identity began a long time ago,” Tite said. “He’s the one who said …

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 …

FIFA World Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo a solitary figure after being benched against Switzerland
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo a solitary figure after being benched against Switzerland

Firstpost  

Portugal star Ronaldo left his teammates behind and walked off alone through the tunnel after the win against Switzerland on Wednesday. Ramos’ first career start for his national team came as Ronaldo’s replacement and he scored on just his fourth touch of the game in the 17th minute to give Portugal a 1-0 lead. A six-goal outing to send Portugal …

Ronaldo a solitary figure after being benched at World Cup
2 years ago

Ronaldo a solitary figure after being benched at World Cup

Associated Press  

LUSAIL, Qatar — Cristiano Ronaldo was a solitary figure as he walked off the field following a World Cup match in which he was not the center of attention. Ramos’ first career start for his national team came as Ronaldo’s replacement and he scored on just his fourth touch of the game in the 17th minute to give Portugal a …

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 …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Ronaldo eyes quarters as Morocco dares to dream
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Ronaldo eyes quarters as Morocco dares to dream

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo will aim to fire Portugal past Switzerland and into the World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday as Morocco bid to derail Spain's bid for a second global crown. Just two last-eight slots remain to be filled in Qatar after five-time winners Brazil swatted aside South Korea 4-1 and 2018 finalists Croatia squeezed past Japan via a penalty shoot-out. Ronaldo's …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Bruno Fernandes scores twice to take Portugal to knockouts
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Bruno Fernandes scores twice to take Portugal to knockouts

Live Mint  

A second half brace from a stunning Bruno Fernandes fired Portugal into the last 16 of the World Cup on Monday to join France and Brazil, after a 2-0 win that outclassed an uninspiring Uruguay given little chance to get into the match. For a Portugal whose World Cup narrative has so far been crafted by the controversy and brilliance …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Ronaldo shines as Portugal book R16 berth; Brazil advance in Neymar's absence
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Ronaldo shines as Portugal book R16 berth; Brazil advance in Neymar's absence

India TV News  

Five-time World Champions Brazil along with Portugal are through to the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2022 after their convincing wins on Monday evening. Uruguay almost equalised when substitute Maxi Gomez hit a post before Luis Suarez missed from close-range - but they were punished in the 90th minute as a VAR check saw Jose Maria Gimenez adjudged …

World Cup recap, Day 9: Brazil, Portugal advance to last-16
2 years ago

World Cup recap, Day 9: Brazil, Portugal advance to last-16

Al Jazeera  

Cameroon and Serbia in 6-goal stunner, South Korea gutted by Ghana’s victory, Brazil beats Switzerland, and Portugal wins over Uruguay. Five-time World Cup champions Brazil overcame the absence of their injured star player Neymar to beat Switzerland 1-0 with a late goal on Monday and, in doing so, made it to the tournament’s Round of 16 with a match to …

Portugal advances to last 16, beats Uruguay 2-0 at World Cup
2 years ago

Portugal advances to last 16, beats Uruguay 2-0 at World Cup

Associated Press  

LUSAIL, Qatar — Cristiano Ronaldo wheeled away in celebration, acting as though he had scored once again at the World Cup. Instead, it was Bruno Fernandes eventually credited with the goal that set up Portugal’s 2-0 win over Uruguay on Monday, advancing the team into the last 16. “The feeling at the time was that he touched the ball — …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Portugal beats Uruguay 2-0, qualifies for round of 16
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Portugal beats Uruguay 2-0, qualifies for round of 16

The Hindu  

A second half brace from Bruno Fernandes sent Portugal through to the last 16 of the World Cup on Monday to join France and Brazil after a 2-0 win over a lacklustre Uruguay. It was the third time at a World Cup that Portugal had won two successive group stage matches and the previous two times led to streaks into …

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 2022 | Portugal advances to last 16, beats Uruguay 2-0
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Portugal advances to last 16, beats Uruguay 2-0

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo wheeled away in celebration, acting as though he had scored yet another goal at the World Cup. Instead, it was Bruno Fernandes eventually credited with the goal that set up Portugal’s 2-0 win over Uruguay on Monday, advancing the team into the last 16. @adidasfootball | #Qatar2022 — FIFA World Cup November 28, 2022 A grinning Ronaldo threw …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Ronaldo & Co in action against Uruguay while Brazil look to advance to R16
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Ronaldo & Co in action against Uruguay while Brazil look to advance to R16

India TV News  

Image Source : India TV 1/5 FIFA World Cup 2022: Ronaldo & Co in action against Uruguay while Brazil look to advance to R16 Image Source : Getty 2/5 Pre-tournament favourites Brazil face Switzerland in a World Cup Group G clash on Monday at Stadium 974. Image Source : Getty 3/5 Portugal will enter Monday's Group H contest with Uruguay …

Photos: Fernandes gives Portugal 2-0 victory over Uruguay
2 years ago

Photos: Fernandes gives Portugal 2-0 victory over Uruguay

Al Jazeera  

Portugal beat Uruguay 2-0 on Monday with two goals from midfielder Bruno Fernandes to become the third team after France and Brazil to qualify for the World Cup knockout stage. The Europeans had dominated possession before Fernandes’s 54th-minute cross floated past Uruguayan goalkeeper Sergio Rochet, who was rooted to the spot as Cristiano Ronaldo rose to head the ball and …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Ronaldo eyes glory against Uruguay
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Ronaldo eyes glory against Uruguay

The Hindu  

Another game, another personal milestone. For all the turmoil that has surrounded Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of what is likely to be his final FIFA World Cup, the Portugal great continues to make his mark. A win against Uruguay on Monday would secure Portugal’s qualification from Group H to the knockout stages with a game to spare after its opening 3-2 …

World Cup Viewer’s Guide: Ronaldo gets rematch with Uruguay
2 years ago

World Cup Viewer’s Guide: Ronaldo gets rematch with Uruguay

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Ronaldo gets his rematch four years after Uruguay knocked his Portugal team out of the World Cup. Uruguay’s 2-1 win in Russia knocked Portugal out of the World Cup, and the most Monday’s group stage match can do for Portugal is advance Ronaldo into the last 16 for the fourth time in his career. He became the …

After latest milestone, Ronaldo eyes World Cup glory
2 years ago

After latest milestone, Ronaldo eyes World Cup glory

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Another game, another personal milestone. A win against Uruguay on Monday would secure Portugal’s qualification from Group H to the knockout stages with a game to spare after its opening 3-2 win against Ghana. That being said, FIFA Technical Study Group member Sunday Oliseh still described as “total genius” his ability to win a disputed foul from …

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 …

Cristiano Ronaldo relishes 'beautiful moment' after scripting history at World Cup: Important win for Portugal
2 years, 1 month ago

Cristiano Ronaldo relishes 'beautiful moment' after scripting history at World Cup: Important win for Portugal

India Today  

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo is relishing the prospect of being the first player to score in five men's World Cups as he scored a 65th penalty to help Portugal to a 3-2 victory over Ghana in a Group H match in Qatar. Even though Osman Bukari scored a late goal for Ghana, Joao Felix's delicate finish gave Portugal the lead …

Portugal vs Ghana result: World Cup 2022 score, goals, report
2 years, 1 month ago

Portugal vs Ghana result: World Cup 2022 score, goals, report

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. And yet Portugal’s winning start owed rather more to a compatriot United …

Ronaldo makes World Cup history, Portugal beats Ghana 3-2
2 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 …

World Cup 2022: Ronaldo scripts history as Portugal register 3-2 win over Ghana in ill-tempered match match
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup 2022: Ronaldo scripts history as Portugal register 3-2 win over Ghana in ill-tempered match match

India Today  

Cristiano Ronaldo scripted World Cup history as Portugal kicked off its Qatar 2022 campaign with a nervy 3-2 win over Ghana in a thrilling Group H match at Stadium 974 on November 24. With his 65th-minute penalty in Thursday's 3-2 win over Ghana, Ronaldo became the first male player to score in five World Cups and gave Portugal a 1-0 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Ruben Dias: Portugal must focus on FIFA World Cup 2022, not Cristiano Ronaldo
2 years, 1 month ago

Ruben Dias: Portugal must focus on FIFA World Cup 2022, not Cristiano Ronaldo

The Hindu  

Portugal defender Ruben Dias said Tuesday it was time to focus on the FIFA World Cup 2022 and move on from the media circus surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo’s explosive interview. The Manchester City centre-back said despite the distraction, Ronaldo’s comments had not dented the nation’s bid to win the competition for the first time in their history. “I don’t think Cristiano’s …

FIFA World Cup 2022 Group H Analysis and Prediction: Portugal Eye History as Ghana Handed Uruguay Rematch, South Korea Could Spring Surprise
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 Group H Analysis and Prediction: Portugal Eye History as Ghana Handed Uruguay Rematch, South Korea Could Spring Surprise

News 18  

The 2022 FIFA World Cup Group H has Portugal, Ghana, South Korea, Uruguay with the group phase being played from 20 November to 2 December. Portugal Squad: Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa, Jose Sa, Rui Patricio Defenders: Diogo Dalot, João Cancelo, Danilo Pereira, Pepe, Ruben Dias, Antonio Silva, Nuno Mendes, Raphael Guerreiro Midfielders: Joao Palhinha, Ruben Neves, Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes, João …

FIFA World Cup: Without Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal thrash Nigeria in tune-up
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: Without Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal thrash Nigeria in tune-up

Firstpost  

Portugal warmed up for the World Cup with victory, although preparations for the match were overshadowed by an explosive interview given by Ronaldo this week. Lisbon: Talisman Cristiano Ronaldo was absent through illness but Bruno Fernandes’ brace helped Portugal made light work of Nigeria with a 4-0 friendly win on Thursday. Fernando Santos’s Portugal warmed up for the World Cup …

FIFA World Cup, Group H: Challenge for Ronaldo’s Portugal, Uruguay, South Korea, Ghana
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup, Group H: Challenge for Ronaldo’s Portugal, Uruguay, South Korea, Ghana

The Hindu  

Even though its recent form might have dipped, Portugal is the highest ranked team in the group, and the firm favourite to win it. PORTUGAL AT FIFA WORLD CUP World Cup appearances: 8; World Cup matches: 30; World Cup goals: 49 Best performance: Third in 1966 Road to World Cup: Beat North Macedonia 2­0 in World Cup qualifiers Captain: Cristiano …

Ronaldo: Brazil favourites alongside France and Argentina for FIFA World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Ronaldo: Brazil favourites alongside France and Argentina for FIFA World Cup

The Hindu  

Ronaldo Nazario, who fired Brazil to World Cup glory in 2002, has backed Brazil to end its 20-year drought and add to its record of five titles in Qatar next month. The World Cup kicks off on November 20 with Brazil beginning its Group G campaign against Serbia four days later in Lusail. But with two goals in the 2002 …

Portugal can count on Ronaldo in Qatar, says Bernardo Silva
2 years, 1 month ago

Portugal can count on Ronaldo in Qatar, says Bernardo Silva

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo retains the support of his Portugal team mates despite his recent problems, midfielder Bernardo Silva said as the side prepares for its eighth World Cup tournament in Qatar. “The reality is when you’ve got a player like Cristiano, it’s natural that sometimes you play for him because he can win you the game in the final minutes,” Silva …

Portugal FIFA World Cup 2022 squad analysis: Ronaldo in spotlight, but stars aplenty for Santos
2 years, 1 month ago

Portugal FIFA World Cup 2022 squad analysis: Ronaldo in spotlight, but stars aplenty for Santos

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo loves the big stage and there is none more significant than the World Cup. Despite all that, Portugal comes into the Qatar World Cup with its golden generation mostly at the zenith of its powers, as seen from the squad announced on Thursday. Starting with strengths, Portugal has one of the best wing-back duos in the World Cup …

Mercurial Portugal facing uphill task at World Cup 2022
2 years, 1 month ago

Mercurial Portugal facing uphill task at World Cup 2022

Al Jazeera  

Not for the first time, Portugal’s fate at the 2022 World Cup is closely tied to Ronaldo. Previous World Cup appearances: 7 Titles: 0 Best finish: Semi-finals World Cup Record: W14 D6 L10 Goals scored: 49 Biggest win: 7-0 Player to watch: Cristiano Ronaldo Current ranking: 9th Fixtures: Ghana, Uruguay, South Korea The Portugal football team is synonymous with one …

Qatar 2022: When is Iran playing in the World cup, preview, team news, when, where to watch
2 years, 1 month ago

Qatar 2022: When is Iran playing in the World cup, preview, team news, when, where to watch

The Hindu  

Women’s rights are back in focus as Iran’s national football team prepares for the World Cup. One tabloid declared that England got a “dream World Cup draw” against Iran — and the United States. IRAN vs. USA Iran beat the United States 2-1 at the 1998 World Cup in France in one of the more memorable games in tournament history …

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