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Cristiano Ronaldo was booked after scoring a late winner against Stephen Kenny's side

Ronaldo released from Portugal squad after yellow card

Cristiano Ronaldo has been released from the Portugal squad after firing them to World Cup qualifier victory over the Republic of Ireland in dramatic fashion.

Soccer • 02 Sep 21

Bazunu reflects on 'heartbreaking' Ireland defeat

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu had another night to remember in his burgeoning career, saving a penalty from Cristiano Ronaldo, but admitted that the last-gasp defeat to Portugal was "heartbreaking".

Soccer • 02 Sep 21

The Portugal captain spoke to RTÉ Sport at full-time

'So happy' - Ronaldo reacts to record-breaking goals

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo spoke to RTÉ Sport after his record-breaking two goals saw Republic of Ireland lose 2-1 in the 2022 World Cup qualifier in Faro.

Soccer • 01 Sep 21

John Egan's goal wasn't enough in the end

Egan admits Ireland are 'gutted' after Portugal defeat

Republic of Ireland goalscorer John Egan admitted that the entire squad were left feeling 'gutted' after a late brace from Cristiano Ronaldo gave Portugal a 2-1 win their World Cup qualifying clash at the Estadio Algarve.

Soccer • 02 Sep 21

Cristiano Ronaldo broke Irish hearts with a late brace

Record-breaker Ronaldo denies Ireland at the death

It took a record-breaking Cristiano Ronaldo goal in the 89th minute and another in the sixth minute of injury-time to deny the Republic of Ireland a historic victory in their World Cup qualifying clash with Portugal at the Estadio Algarve.

Soccer • 02 Sep 21

Cristiano Ronaldo: "I think it's the best decision that I have made it."

Cristiano Ronaldo: I'm here to win great things

Cristiano Ronaldo has spoken of his desire to "win great things" in his second stint with Manchester United.

Soccer • 01 Sep 21

Stephen Kenny and Seamus Coleman during the press conference in Faro

Kenny keen for Ireland to take game to Portugal

Stephen Kenny has called on his young Republic of Ireland side to carry an attacking threat against Portugal in their World Cup qualifier on Wednesday night.

Soccer • 01 Sep 21

James McClean, who recently rejoined Wigan, pictured training at the Estadio Algarve

Portugal v Ireland: All you need to know

The Boys In Green have yet to win a point in Group A of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and the task does not get easier with a trip to face a Portugal side captained by Cristiano Ronaldo at the Estadio Algarve on Wednesday. Find coverage details right here.

Soccer • 31 Aug 21

Cristiano Ronaldo has previously described Alex Ferguson as his "father in sport"

Ronaldo dedicates Red Devils return to Ferguson

Cristiano Ronaldo has dedicated his return to Manchester United to the club's former manager Alex Ferguson.

Soccer • 31 Aug 21

Adam Idah goes into Ireland's game with Portugal full of confidence

Ireland don't fear Portugal, insists Idah

Adam Idah insists the Republic of Ireland do not fear Portugal as they prepare to go head-to-head with them in World Cup qualifying.

Soccer • 31 Aug 21

Soccer Podcast: Ronaldo return adds spice for Ireland

The panel discuss Ireland's World Cup qualifying triple-header, Cristiano Ronaldo's return to Manchester United ahead of Portugal hosting Ireland and last weekend's FAI Cup action.

Soccer • 30 Aug 21

Cristiano Ronaldo is returning to Manchester United

Solskjaer: Ronaldo won't be sitting on Man Utd bench

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer warned his Manchester United forwards that Cristiano Ronaldo will not be warming the Old Trafford bench.

Soccer • 29 Aug 21

Adam Idah: "(Ronaldo) is right up there with my favourite players."

Idah excited by prospect of taking on idol Ronaldo

Adam Idah speaks about his admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo and his partnership with Troy Parrott ahead of Ireland's World Cup qualifier in Portugal.

Soccer • 31 Aug 21

Cristiano Ronaldo talks with Fernando Santos during Portugal's 2-2 draw with France at Euro 2020

Portugal in 'state of flux' before Ireland's visit

Portugoal.net editor Tom Kundert speaks to RTÉ Sport's Raf Diallo about how the Selecao will be approaching the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Ireland on Wednesday two months on from their early exit from Euro 2020.

Soccer • 31 Aug 21

The Portuguese is heading back to his old stomping ground

Man United announce deal to bring Ronaldo back

Manchester United have agreed a deal for Cristiano Ronaldo to return to the club from Juventus.

Soccer • 27 Aug 21

Gareth Bale was back among the goals for Real Madrid

European wrap: Bale and Ronaldo grab the headlines

Former team-mates Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo made headlines on Sunday in contrasting fashion, but their respective clubs of Real Madrid and Juventus were held to disappointing draws.

Soccer • 22 Aug 21

Ronaldo starts on bench amid Juventus exit rumours

Juventus got their Serie A campaign under way on Sunday but there was a notable name on the bench with Cristiano Ronaldo only named as one of the substitutes at Udinese.

Soccer • 22 Aug 21

Cristiano Ronaldo: "I can't allow people to keep playing around with my name."

'My story has been written' - Ronaldo rules out Real

Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has put to rest rumours that he is returning to Real Madrid, insisting that his story at the Spanish club "has been written".

Soccer • 18 Aug 21

Florentino Perez has been recorded insulting Real Madrid club legends

Perez - 'Ronaldo is an idiot and Mourinho an abnormal'

A leaked audio taping has emerged of Real Madrid president Florentino Perez calling Cristiano Ronaldo an "imbecile" and Jose Mourinho "abnormal".

Soccer • 15 Jul 21

Cristiano Ronaldo (L) with former Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri in December 2019

'Multinational company' Ronaldo hard to manage - Sarri

Maurizio Sarri says he found Cristiano Ronaldo difficult to manage during his time in charge of Juventus, as he had to consider the "personal interests" of the Portugal striker.

Soccer • 06 Jul 21

Two goals from Cristiano Ronaldo were enough for Portugal - just

We did what we had to do, says Portugal boss

Portugal coach Fernando Santos has described the dilemma he faced during his side's 2-2 draw Euro 2020 Group F with France but insisted his players went out looking for the win even though they risked being knocked out.

Soccer • 24 Jun 21

Ronaldo with the Coppa Italia trophy after Juventus beat Atalanta

Ronaldo feels Juve aims are met, Modric signs Real deal

Cristiano Ronaldo, who has a year left on his contract, says he has achieved one of the goals he set for himself when he joined Juventus in 2018 and added that he valued everything the club had managed this season despite their run of nine straight Serie A title coming to an end.

Soccer • 25 May 21

Cristiano Ronaldo will keep the Portugal captain's armband

Portugal manager plays down Ronaldo outburst

Cristiano Ronaldo is in no danger of losing the Portugal captaincy over his outburst at the end of Saturday's World Cup qualifier against Serbia, coach Fernando Santos said.

Soccer • 30 Mar 21

Filip Kostic celebrates his leveller for Serbia

We switched off, Jota says after Ronaldo denied winner

Portugal have themselves to blame for squandering a two-goal lead against Serbia in their World Cup qualifier before a livid Cristiano Ronaldo was denied a clear winner in stoppage time, forward Diogo Jota said

Soccer • 28 Mar 21

Cristiano Ronaldo is staying with Juve, according to vice-president Pavel Nedved

Ronaldo and Pirlo are staying with Juve, insists Nedved

Juventus coach Andrea Pirlo and striker Cristiano Ronaldo will not leave Turin despite a disappointing season, the Serie A champions' vice-president Pavel Nedved said.

Soccer • 24 Mar 21