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EURO 2024 TEAM GUIDE - Poland: Robert Lewandowski's side booked their ticket to Germany by the skin of their teeth... but could be a dark horse - if they can put a torrid year behind them
6 months, 2 weeks ago

EURO 2024 TEAM GUIDE - Poland: Robert Lewandowski's side booked their ticket to Germany by the skin of their teeth... but could be a dark horse - if they can put a torrid year behind them

Daily Mail  

Poland's road to Euro 2024 has been a bumpy one. Michal Probierz Following their indifferent 2023, failing to gain automatic qualification for the tournament after placing third in their qualifying group, the national side's hierarchy decided that change was needed, with Poland parting ways with their manager Fernando Santos. Qualifying Group E Team Won Lost Drawn Points Albania 4 3 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Morocco 1-0 Portugal highlights: Atlas Lions become first African team to qualify for World Cup semis; Ronaldo’s Portugal crashes out
2 years ago

Morocco 1-0 Portugal highlights: Atlas Lions become first African team to qualify for World Cup semis; Ronaldo’s Portugal crashes out

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of the Morocco vs Portugal FIFA World Cup 2022 quarterfinal match at the Al Thumama Stadium. 1 - Morocco are looking to become the first African team to qualify for the semi-final of a World Cup tournament - each of the previous three African sides to reach a quarter-final were all eliminated at this stage: Cameroon …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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Cristiano Ronaldo is ready to raise the name of Portugal high in his fifth FIFA World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Cristiano Ronaldo is ready to raise the name of Portugal high in his fifth FIFA World Cup

India Today  

Veteran forward Cristiano Ronaldo is "ready to raise the name of Portugal high" as he will lead his national side at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, beginning November 20. The 37-year-old Ronaldo will play in his fifth FIFA World Cup when Portugal begin its campaign against Ghana on November 24 in Qatar. Força Portugal!💪🏽🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/ZYrmIs4deq — Cristiano Ronaldo November 10, …

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Fernando Santos appears to criticise Solskjaer as he suggests Ronaldo 'needs playing time'
3 years, 2 months ago

Fernando Santos appears to criticise Solskjaer as he suggests Ronaldo 'needs playing time'

Daily Mail  

Portugal manager Fernando Santos has seemingly criticised Ole Gunnar Solskjaer by suggesting that Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo needs more playing time. Cristiano Ronaldo started on the bench before coming on as a substitute against Everton in Manchester United's last Premier League clash Portugal boss Fernando Santos says that Cristiano Ronaldo needs more playing time Santos suggested that, due to …

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'There are things we can explore': Portugal coach sees weaknesses in Belgium team at Euro 2020
3 years, 6 months ago

'There are things we can explore': Portugal coach sees weaknesses in Belgium team at Euro 2020

Hindustan Times  

Portugal coach Fernando Santos has spotted the weaknesses in Belgium’s team. Santos praised Belgium but said the team also struggled, especially in the come-from-behind win over Denmark when the top-ranked FIFA team was held to only six attempts. "I'm not going to talk about their weaknesses now because I don't want them to know what I’m thinking,” Portugal coach Fernando …

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Euro 2020: Profile of Coaches from Group F Teams: Portugal, France, Germany and Hungary
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Profile of Coaches from Group F Teams: Portugal, France, Germany and Hungary

News 18  

What many are touting the ‘group of death’ at Euro 2020, Group F will certainly see some exciting clashes with France, Germany, Portugal and Hungary in the mix, with top managers leading their champion sides. Portugal are the defending champions, having won both the previous European tournaments – UEFA Euro 2016 and 2018-19 UEFA Nations League, as France are the …

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FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Portugal coach Fernando Santos says 'not possible' Cristiano Ronaldo goal ruled out
3 years, 8 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Portugal coach Fernando Santos says 'not possible' Cristiano Ronaldo goal ruled out

Firstpost  

Without VAR or goalline technology in use, officials decided that Serbia defender Stefan Mitrovic had cleared even though images appeared to show the ball had crossed the line. Portugal coach Fernando Santos said “it isn’t possible” that what he saw as a clear goal scored by Cristiano Ronaldo in Saturday’s World Cup qualifier against Serbia could be ruled out. However, …

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