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Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in 12 second-half minutes

Another record for Ronaldo as Portugal begin with a win

Cristiano Ronaldo broke the record for the highest number of international appearances as he scored twice in Portugal's 4-0 win over Liechtenstein.

Soccer • 24 Mar 23

Ronaldo had endured a difficult 2022 World Cup

Ronaldo's Portugal career goes on after squad selection

Cristiano Ronaldo has been included in Portugal's squad for their upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers, ending doubts about his international future.

Soccer • 17 Mar 23

Morocco announce joint bid for 2030 World Cup

Morocco have announced a joint bid with Spain and Portugal to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, officials confirmed on Tuesday.

Soccer • 14 Mar 23

Portugal beat Cameroon to qualify for the World Cup for the first time

Portugal, Haiti seal spots in Women's World Cup

Portugal sealed a 2-1 victory over Cameroon and Haiti defeated Chile 2-1 in the final qualifying playoffs in New Zealand on Wednesday, securing berths for both winners at soccer's upcoming Women's World Cup.

Soccer • 22 Feb 23

Spain take on Italy in the Nations League semi-finals

Italy play Spain, Dutch face Croatia in Nations League

World Cup bronze medallists Croatia were drawn against hosts the Netherlands in the Nations League semi-finals while Italy and Spain will reprise their rivalry in the competition in the other semi.

Soccer • 25 Jan 23

Roberto Martinez's spell in charge of Belgium ended with a group stage exit at the World Cup

Portugal appoint Roberto Martinez as new boss

Portugal have confirmed the appointment of Roberto Martinez as new national team manager.

Soccer • 09 Jan 23

Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup ended in tears

I'll never turn my back on Portugal, insists Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo insisted his commitment to Portugal never wavered after he reacted to their World Cup exit and the end of the "biggest dream of my career".

Soccer • 11 Dec 22

Cristiano Ronaldo came on early in the second half of Portugal's 1-0 loss to Morocco

Santos: I do not regret starting Ronaldo on the bench

Portugal manager Fernando Santos said that he would not change his decision to leave Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench even after his team was knocked-out from the World Cup due to a 1-0 defeat against Morocco in their quarter-final clash on Saturday.

Soccer • 10 Dec 22

World Cup 2022: Morocco 1-0 Portugal - recap

Morocco make history by shocking Portugal to become the first African team to reach a World Cup semi-final.

Soccer • 10 Dec 22

Morocco's forward Youssef En-Nesyri scores the winning goal

Morocco make history with stunning win over Portugal

Morocco extended their dream run at the World Cup as they out-thought and out-fought Portugal in a 1-0 win to become the first ever African country to reach the semi-finals.

Soccer • 10 Dec 22

Fernando Santos benched Cristiano Ronaldo for the Switzerland clash

Santos reveals 'frank conversation' with sub Ronaldo

Portugal coach Fernando Santos revealed he had a "frank conversation" with Cristiano Ronaldo to explain why he was dropping him, but insisted the veteran forward did not threaten to leave the World Cup.

Soccer • 09 Dec 22

Cristiano Ronaldo applauds the Portugal fans after their victory over Switzerland

World Cup 2022: What to Expect on Day 21

England or France, Portugal or Morocco? Four teams are looking to book their place in the semi-finals of the World Cup on Saturday in Qatar.

Soccer • 10 Dec 22

Ronaldo had started all three of Portugal's group games

Portugal bench Ronaldo for Swiss last-16 clash

Portugal manager Fernando Santos dropped Cristiano Ronaldo to the bench for the World Cup last-16 match against Switzerland.

Soccer • 06 Dec 22

World Cup 2022: Portugal hammer Switzerland - recap

Portugal left Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench on a night when a new star was born - Goncalo Ramos. His hat-trick helped Portgual to a 6-1 victory over Switzerland and here's how it happened.

Soccer • 06 Dec 22

Portugal's Ramos dazzles with hat-trick against Swiss

Few fans had heard of Goncalo Ramos before Portugal's 6-1 demolition of Switzerland took them into the World Cup quarter-finals but after a hat-trick and an assist the striker made sure they will never forget him.

Soccer • 06 Dec 22

The Ronaldo show rolls back into town on Tuesday

World Cup 2022: What to expect on Day 17

Match 55 and 56 of the Qatar World Cup will see the quarter-final line-up confirmed as Spain meet Morocco before Portugal clash with Switzerland.

Soccer • 06 Dec 22

Cristiano Ronaldo spent most of the second half in the loss to South Korea on the bench

Portugal boss Santos irked by Ronaldo reaction

Portugal coach Fernando Santos has revealed he was not happy with Cristiano Ronaldo's reaction after being substituted in their final World Cup group game.

Soccer • 05 Dec 22

Portugal boss Fernando Santos was not happy with his captain's reaction to being substituted

World Cup digest: Santos 'didn't like' Ronaldo reaction

Speculation regarding the future of Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and his outburst following his substitution against South Korea were in sharp focus on Monday ahead of their World Cup last-16 game against Switzerland.

Soccer • 05 Dec 22

Yuto Nagatomo (L) and Ritsu Doan celebrate Japan's victory over Spain on Thursday

World Cup digest: Nagatomo wants 'Samurai spirit'

Japan defender Yuto Nagatomo has called on his team-mates to evoke the 'Samurai spirit' as they aim to overcome 2018's beaten finalists Croatia on Monday and book their place in the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in their history.

Soccer • 04 Dec 22

South Korea's players waiting for the result in Al Jannoub Stadium

Korea's Hee-chan: Difficult waiting for Uruguay result

Hwang Hee-chan said team-mate Son Heung-min predicted he would fire South Korea to glory ahead of his dramatic injury-time winner against Portugal, while Uruguay boss Diego Alonso refused to blame his players after they tumbled out of the World Cup in dramatic circumstances.

Soccer • 03 Dec 22

World Cup 2022: Korea advance amid Uruguay fury - recap

South Korea win to join Portugal in the World Cup last-16 as Uruguay's 2-0 win over Ghana proves futile in their bid to progress from Group H.

Soccer • 02 Dec 22

South Korea snatch dramatic winner to squeeze through

Hwang Hee-chan scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner to beat Portugal and secure South Korea's place in the knockout stages of the World Cup.

Soccer • 02 Dec 22

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated but replays showed he had not got a touch on Bruno Fernandes' free kick

Ronaldo might have scored my goal, suggests Fernandes

Bruno Fernandes says it does not matter who scored Portugal's opener in a 2-0 victory over Uruguay that secured their place in the World Cup knockout phase.

Soccer • 29 Nov 22

Ronaldo's penalty was his eighth ever World Cup goal

Ronaldo sets record as Portugal edge Ghana thriller

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in five men's World Cups with a penalty to help his side to a 3-2 win over Ghana in Group H.

Soccer • 25 Nov 22

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal battles for possession with Abdul Rahman Baba of Ghana

World Cup 2022: Portugal 3-2 Ghana recap

Relive the action as Portugal hold on to beat Ghana 3-2 in their World Cup Group H opener.

Soccer • 24 Nov 22