Portugal beat Denmark 5-3 on aggregate to reach the Nations League semi-finals on Sunday, winning a pulsating second leg 5-2 after extra time. Portugal will face Finals hosts Germany in…
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Ruben Dias back for Ronaldo-led Portugal against Denmark
Ruben Dias has returned to the Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portuguese squad for their upcoming Nations League quarter-final against Denmark. Manchester City defender Dias, 27, had been sidelined with a muscular injury…
Ronaldo at double as Portugal reach Nations League quarters
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal thrashed Poland 5-1 thanks to a rampant second-half display on Friday to reach the Nations League quarter-finals, while already-qualified Spain beat Denmark. Roberto Martinez’s…
Ronaldo scores in Portugal’s Nations League win as Spain sink Denmark
Cristiano Ronaldo scored as Portugal beat Poland 3-1 for their third straight Nations League win on Saturday, while European champions Spain put an end to Denmark’s perfect start in the…
Ronaldo strikes late to seal Portugal win over Scotland
Cristiano Ronaldo’s late strike sealed Portugal’s 2-1 win over Scotland as the 901st goal of the striker’s extraordinary career completed a stirring fightback in Sunday’s Nations League clash. Ronaldo had…
Ronaldo scores 900th career goal as Portugal beat Croatia
Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 900th goal of his remarkable career on Thursday as Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in Lisbon in their first game of the UEFA Nations League. Ronaldo, 39,…
Ronaldo on Euros redemption trail after Slovenia penalty ride
Cristiano Ronaldo has so often been Portugal’s saviour that potentially becoming the villain brought him to tears. The 39-year-old superstar was shown crying after missing an 105th minute penalty in…
Our fans came for Ronaldo, now are behind us at Euros: Slovenia’s Gnezda Cerin
Slovenia fans flocked to watch Cristiano Ronaldo in a friendly earlier this year, said midfielder Adam Gnezda Cerin on Sunday, but they are now fully behind the national team as…
We didn’t underestimate Georgia, says Portugal coach Martinez
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez insisted his side had not underestimated Georgia but admitted they were deservedly beaten as they went down 2-0 in their final Euro 2024 group game on…
Georgia stun Portugal to reach Euro 2024 last 16, Belgium to face France
Georgia secured a historic place in the knockout stages of Euro 2024 after a stunning 2-0 win over Portugal on Wednesday, while Turkey, Belgium, Romania and Slovakia all advanced to…