Tag: Portugal
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Where will Cristiano Ronaldo go next? Former Manchester United player’s options
Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United last month after a controversial interview in which he said he had no respect for manager Erik ten Haag. With the January transfer window closed, what’s his next move? What has Ronaldo said? Former Real Madrid and Juventus forward Ronaldo said ex-United manager Alex Ferguson persuaded him to…
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Portugal’s hat-trick hero Ramos stunned by his own success
It didn’t take long for the youngster to become one of the biggest stories at the Qatar World Cup so far. Ramos said with a smile, “I think I never dreamed that I would be in the starting 11 for the knockout stage and score three goals.” Asked if Ronaldo spoke to him before the…
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Portugal beat Switzerland 6-1 to enter last eight
Making his first start at the World Cup, Ramos gave Portugal the lead in the 17th minute after catching João Félix’s pass and smashing the ball past Swiss goalkeeper Yann Sommer at his near post from an acute angle. The 21-year-old Benfica striker scored his second, and Portugal’s third, on the end of Diogo Dalot’s…
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Ramos, Pepe give Portugal 2-0 halftime lead over Swiss in last 16
A brilliant 17th-minute strike from Goncalo Ramos and a powerful header from Pepe gave Portugal a 2-0 halftime lead in their World Cup last-16 match against Switzerland on Tuesday. Brought into the team in place of captain Cristiano Ronaldo for his first World Cup start, Ramos fired into the top corner at the near post…
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Ronaldo was on the bench for Portugal’s last-16 match with Switzerland
The playmaker will be behind Joao Felix, who also returns to the starting lineup, and Goncalo Ramos. Xherdan Shaqiri is one goal away from equaling Sepp Hughi’s record for World Cup goals scored by a Swiss player (six) as he lines up with captain Granit Xhaka in midfield. Bril Embolo, Switzerland’s top scorer in Qatar…
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Lots of shocks but Asia is unrestricted again at the end of the trade
“Can Win on the World Stage” It was left to East Asian sides Japan and South Korea and southern appendage Australia, which switched from the Oceania Confederation in 2006, to fly the Asian flag in the knockout rounds. Japan beat both Germany and Spain 2–1 to top the tight group, while they suffered a 1–0…
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it’s like watching brazil
He was questioned about bringing a forward nine to Qatar and raised eyebrows when selecting a quintet of players committed to attacking football in Lucas Paqueta, Neymar, Vinicius Júnior, Rafinha and Richardson. His courage paid off and his team was reminiscent of the Brazilian teams of 1970 and 1982 that captured the hearts of football…
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Ronaldo in focus ahead of Portugal’s match against Switzerland
Speculation about the future of Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo and his anger following his substitution against South Korea focused on Monday ahead of their World Cup last-16 match against Switzerland. The forward, who left Manchester United by mutual consent after a controversial interview last month, has been linked with a possible move to Saudi Arabia, but…
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Swiss need something special to send Portugal home: Shaqiri
Sherdan Shaqiri believes Switzerland have all the tools to make it to the quarter-finals of the World Cup but they will need to get their act together if they are to beat Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal in the last 16 on Tuesday. Shaqiri said the Swiss was on the wrong end of a 4-1 defeat in…
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South Korea celebrates dramatic victory, tears up with son
When Uruguay beat Ghana but were knocked out of the tournament on goal difference with Korea, the team and fans back home had to wait 10 minutes to see when they would progress. Cheers echoed from apartment complexes and the streets across South Korea. Referring to Tottenham Hotspur striker Son after watching the game with…
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Ronaldo denies he swore at Portugal coach over replacement
Santos made six changes to the team that beat Uruguay on Monday, taking into account the risk of yellow card suspension in the next round, for which Portugal had already qualified before kick-off against South Korea. Santos said, “We are unhappy. We wanted to go on with the wins, we wanted to play good football…
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South Korea beat Portugal to qualify for the next round of the World Cup
After an early opener for Portugal by Ricardo Horta, Kim Young-gwon gave the Koreans hope in the 27th minute when a corner hit the back of Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo and was kind enough for the defender to head the ball home. Done. A last-gasp win for South Korea lifted them from fourth to second…
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After tears, South Korea turns its back on Portugal
“First place is not guaranteed,” coach Fernando Santos said on Monday. “We will go for the top spot, and not just because of Brazil.” Santos are likely to be forced to make further changes to their starting 11 after left-back Nuno Mendes picked up a first-half injury against Uruguay and was replaced by Rafael Guerreiro.…
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Portugal’s dominance, Uruguay missed a golden chance in the first half
Portugal dominated the first half of their World Cup Group H match against Uruguay on Monday with nearly 70 percent of possession, but the South Americans came closest to scoring in a goalless halftime encounter. Rodrigo Bentancur charged but his 32nd minute shot was blocked by keeper Diogo Costa. Portugal, who would become the third…
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Portugal’s dominance, Uruguay missed a golden chance in the first half
Rodrigo Bentancur charged but his 32nd minute shot was blocked by keeper Diogo Costa. Portugal, who would become the third team after France and Brazil to qualify for the last 16 with a win, lacked a final pass despite the presence of Cristiano Ronaldo, Joao Felix and Bruno Fernandes.