Portugal

  • Ronaldo bench gamble pays off for Santos Portugal coach Fernando Santos said the decision to start Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench against Andorra on Saturday was not taken lightly and was not just about the risk of him picking up a yellow card.. Oct 7
  • Portugal's WC18 qualifying with no Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo will sit out Portugal's first games since winning the European Championship as he continues his recovery from a knee injury suffered in the final.. Aug 26
  • Pepe passed fit for Portugal Portugal defender Pepe has confirmed he will be fit for Sunday's Euro 2016 final and dismissed questions about his temperament, saying his track record speaks for itself.. Jul 9
  • Santos passion a key factor for Portugal The Portugal reign of Fernando Santos will come full circle in the Stade de France on Sunday. Jul 7
  • Ronaldo leads Portugal into Euro 16 final Cristiano Ronaldo has upstaged Gareth Bale to propel Portugal into its second European Championship final, scoring a thumping header and then setting up Nani's goal in a 2-0 win over Wales.. Jul 6
  • Portugal sweat on Pepe's fitness Portugal will hold its breath until the last minute in the hope its best player at the European Championship will be fit for its semifinal showdown against Wales.. Jul 5
  • Portugal edge into Euro16 semis Teenage sensation Renato Sanches once again stole the show from a subdued Cristiano Ronaldo as Portugal beat Poland 5-3 on penalties to reach the Euro 2016 semi-finals.. Jun 30
  • Portugal to face Poland in Euro quarters Cristiano Ronaldo created a rare chance and substitute Ricardo Quaresma finished it off, helping Portugal to beat Croatia 1-0 and advance to the quarter-finals of Euro 2016.. Jun 25
  • Portugal boosted by Ronaldo's form Portugal have yet to win at Euro 2016 and face a testing last-16 clash against Croatia but Cristiano Ronaldo's first two goals at the tournament have filled the team with confidence.. Jun 23
  • Portugal and Hungary advance in Euros Hungary and Portugal reached the Euro 2016 knockout stages after a rip-roaring 3-3 draw in which Cristiano Ronaldo netted twice and became the first player to score in four European Championships on Wednesday.. Jun 22
  • Portugal will reach Euro16 final: coach Portugal coach Fernando Santos still believes his team will reach the Euro 2016 final on July 10 and is baffled that his countrymen do not appear to share his optimism.. Jun 21
  • Portugal promise to deliver Euro goals No team managed as many shots as Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal in their opening two games at Euro 2016, yet all they have to show for it is one goal, two points and a possible early exit from the competition.. Jun 20
  • Portugal coach backs Ronaldo for penalties Cristiano Ronaldo will continue to take penalties for Portugal despite losing his touch from the spot for both club and country, coach Fernando Santos said on Sunday.. Jun 19
  • Portugal held by Austria at Euro16 A record breaking night for Cristiano Ronaldo, but one he'll want to quickly forget. Jun 18
  • Santos defends Ronaldo for Iceland showing Portugal coach Fernando Santos is refusing to criticise star Cristiano Ronaldo for a modest performance in the Euro opener against Iceland or his critical remarks after the surprise 1-1 draw.. Jun 17
  • Ronaldo leads Portugal squad for Euro 2016 Any sliver of doubt over whether Cristiano Ronaldo would lead Portugal into the Euro 2016 has been erased after he was named in their 23-man squad for the finals.. May 31
  • Portugal tops Ghana but still falls short Brasilia, Brazil (SportsNetwork.com) - Cristiano Ronaldo's 80th-minute goal handed Portugal a 2-1 win over Ghana at the Estadio Nacional on Thursday, but it wasn't enough to lift the team into the next round.. Jul 9
  • Ghana, Portugal eye surprise berth in round of 16 Brasilia, Brazil (SportsNetwork.com) - Though both Portugal and Ghana enter Thursday's meeting at the Estadio Nacional with a chance to advance to the knockout round of the World Cup, it does not look particularly promising for either side.. Jul 9
  • Varela breaks U.S. hearts with late goal for Portugal Manaus, Brazil (SportsNetwork.com) - Silvestre Varela scored in the dying moments for Portugal to salvage a 2-2 draw against the United States at the Arena Amazonia on Sunday, keeping all four teams in Group G alive.. Jul 9
  • Portugal, U.S. set for massive clash in Manaus Manaus, Brazil (SportsNetwork.com) - The Arena Amazonia will host a crucial Group G contest on Sunday as the United States squares off with Portugal.. Jul 9