Tag: Portugal
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Suarez goes on the bench for Uruguay against Portugal
Suarez goes on the bench for Uruguay against Portugal
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Portugal beat Ghana in five-goal thriller
Doha, Qatar, November 24: Cristiano Ronaldo closed his eyes, took a deep breath and then created World Cup history. The Portugal striker became the first male player to score five World Cup goals with a 65th-minute penalty in a 3-2 win over Ghana on Thursday.Andre Ayew equalized for Ghana eight minutes later, but Joao Felix…
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Ronaldo’s milestone goal was referee’s gift: Ghana coach
Ghana coach Otto Addo on Thursday complained about the umpiring in his team’s 3-2 defeat at the hands of Portugal at the World Cup, saying Cristiano Ronaldo’s history-making goal was a gift from the referee. Ronaldo won, and then scored a 65th-minute penalty to give Portugal the lead – and become the first man to…
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Amidst the circus, Ronaldo proves ringmaster again
Crucially for Portugal’s chances of going deep into Qatar, it was not just the Ronaldo show as his teammates, especially in the second half, took on more responsibility. After Ghana surprisingly equalized, it was Joao Felix who restored Portugal’s lead with a skillful finish and then a superb run and passes by Bruno Fernandes to…
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Amidst the circus, Ronaldo proves ringmaster again
Ronaldo was close from the start, working tirelessly to find space in and around Ghana’s massive defense. A slightly better touch would have seen him score in the 10th minute as he was denied by keeper Lawrence Ettie-Zigi and he actually looked dazed a few minutes later when he rose spectacularly in the air but…
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Ronaldo of Portugal is the first player to score in five World Cups since Goal v Ghana
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo on Thursday became the first player to score five World Cup goals after converting a penalty in his team’s opening Group H match against Ghana. He scored in the 64th minute to give Portugal the lead after being tripped up in the box. Ronaldo was tied with Pelé, Uwe Seeler, and Miroslav…
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Better pitch holds the key: Ronaldo
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo believes his side’s bold performance on a difficult pitch in Zenica last week will inspire them to overpower Bosnia at home on Tuesday and qualify for Euro 2012. Friday’s scoreless draw left the two-legged playoff wide open but the Portuguese are confident they will make the most of home advantage after the Bilino…
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Real’s lucky charm
Cristiano Ronaldo’s 10 league goals may be the focus of Real Madrid’s La Liga title challenge this season, but it’s Brazilian superstar Kaka who is the team’s lucky charm. A rejuvenated Kaka has been a key player for Madrid in recent weeks, scoring in Wednesday’s 3-0 victory over Villarreal as Jose Mourinho’s team stretched their…
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Tevez fine halved
Manchester City on Thursday reluctantly agreed to halve Carlos Tevez’s fine after the Professional Footballers Association said it would not support the original four-week wages sanction in another twist to the bitter saga. “Manchester City Football Club has received notification from the Players’ Union (PFA) that it will not support a four-week fine as a…
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Cristiano Ronaldo Is Pleasantly Surprised At Real’s New Signings
Real Madrid’s star player Cristiano Ronaldo is astounded how a ultimate recruits have been wise in to a intrigue of things whilst a bar prepares for a arriving season. Ronaldo usual his views after Real Madrid available an easy 3-0 win over Chivas USA. The world’s many costly footie beaten a shawl pretence in usually…
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FIFA says England improved than Brazil
England have changed upon tip of Brazil in to fourth in FIFA`s ultimate World Rankings. Spain go upon to lead a rankings, with Netherlands second as great as Germany in third. England climbed dual places, upon tip of Brazil as great as Argentina (now 10th) yet that seems sure to be topsy-turvy after subsequent month`s…
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We will move Barca behind down to earth: CR7
Real Madrid assailant Cristiano Ronaldo is dynamic to finish Barcelona`s mastery in a arriving deteriorate as good as is fervent to move a Catalans “back down to earth”. Barca picked up La Liga, Champions League as good as Spanish Supercup honours final tenure as good as their stream patrol is during large believed to be…
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Portugal set for Ronaldo boost
Portugal will be anticipating Cristiano Ronaldo carries his goalscoring form in to a general locus when he leads his republic in to conflict in a Euro 2012 qualifier opposite Norway upon Saturday. The 26-year-old brazen netted an implausible 53 goals in 54 appearances for Real Madrid this season, together with a jot down 40 in…