Portugal

Nations League / Ronaldo strikes late to seal Portugal win over Scotland

Ronaldo had reached 900 career goals with his 131st international strike in Thursday's victory over Croatia.

CR7: A GOAT whose hunger knows no bounds

If there is one thing that Cristiano Ronaldo could not master in his illustrious career, it is the concept of giving up.

UEFA Nations League / Ronaldo scores 900th career goal as Portugal beat Croatia

Ronaldo, 39, turned in a Nuno Mendes cross in the 34th minute of the match at the Estadio da Luz to reach the landmark.

Portugal must be ready to deal with criticism: Martinez

Portugal manager Roberto Martinez said on Wednesday that he understands the criticism levelled against his side after Euro 2024, as high expectations are to be expected due to their talented squad.

Portugal defender Pepe announces retirement at 41

"I would like to thank you all," said the centre-back as he cited the clubs he represented, as well as the Portuguese national team and his family.

A tournament too far for Ronaldo!

Portugal will remember the Euro 2024 as another golden opportunity squandered to get silverware with arguably one of the most talented bunch of footballers, but for their captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, the tournament will remain as a case of whether the 39-year-old forward has stretched his international career one tournament too long.

France coach Deschamps savours ending penalty hoodoo

France coach Didier Deschamps savoured seeing his side win a penalty shoot-out for the first time since the 1998 World Cup as they beat Portugal in Friday's Euro 2024 quarterfinal after another difficult night for star man Kylian Mbappe.

Missed penalty was bad luck, says Martinez after Portugal's Euro exit

Portugal manager Roberto Martinez said there was no blame to cast after Joao Felix missed the penalty that resulted in their exit from the European Championship and likely brought the curtain down on Cristiano Ronaldo's international career.

Mbappe or Ronaldo: Who will come through?

France and Portugal renew their European Championship rivalry on Friday night in a quarterfinal showdown in which almost all of the focus will be on the two captains, Kylian Mbappe and Cristiano Ronaldo.

January 7, 2016
January 7, 2016

Pakistan shows no reason yet

Maushumi Rahman, counsellor (political) at Bangladesh High Commission in Islamabad, left Pakistan last night for Lisbon to take up her new assignment in the country's Portugal mission.

October 23, 2015
October 23, 2015

Lionel Messi denies rivalry with Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo; coy over future Barcelona exit

Injured Barcelona star Lionel Messi has failed to rule out leaving the Treble winners in the future, and has denied he is in competition with Ballon d'Or rival Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid.

October 15, 2015
October 15, 2015

Cristiano Ronaldo wants to retire at Real Madrid - 'I can play until 40'

Cristiano Ronaldo says he still dreams of finishing his career at Real Madrid and can see himself playing until he is 40.

September 28, 2015
September 28, 2015

Mourinho goes back to Porto as Chelsea seek comfort in Europe

In the midst of a frustrating start to the season, Jose Mourinho returns to Portugal on Tuesday as Chelsea face his old side FC Porto in the Champions League.

August 30, 2015
August 30, 2015

Three killed in Portugal shooting

Three people, including two police officers, have been shot dead and another wounded after a domestic row in Portugal, media and officials say.

June 14, 2015
June 14, 2015

Ronaldo, Lewandowski hit hat-tricks

Cristiano Ronaldo scores his third hat-trick in his last three games for club and country as Portugal held on with ten men for a crucial win in Group I.

May 28, 2015
May 28, 2015

Andy Murray faces Joao Sousa in French Open second round

Andy Murray and Heather Watson face familiar opponents in the French Open second round on Thursday.

February 25, 2015
February 25, 2015

Brain-controlled drone shown off

Technology that allows a drone to be piloted from the ground using only a person's brainwaves is demonstrated in Portugal

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