Tag: Portugal
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UNL: You must stop Cristiano Ronaldo – Shaka Hislop tells Portugal coach, Roberto Martinez
Former Arsenal goalkeeper, Shaka Hislop, has noted that Portugal boss Roberto Martinez lacks the presence to drop Cristiano Ronaldo from his starting XI. This is despite Ronaldo’s standout performance in their 5-1 win against Poland in the UEFA Nations League on Friday Ronaldo inspired his national team side to the dominant win. Portugal netted five…
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Nations League: Cristiano Ronaldo set another record after Portugal’s 5-1 win over Poland
Cristiano Ronaldo has broken another record after producing a sublime performance during Portugal’s 5-1 win over Poland in the UEFA Nations League on Friday. Ronaldo is now the player with the most wins in international football (132). The former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus forward scored a brace and provided an assist as Portugal…
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That’s what I wanted to hear – Scolari on good news from Ronaldo
Former Portugal manager, Luiz Felipe Scolari has shared his conversation with Cristiano Ronaldo. Scolari managed the Al Nassr superstar between 2003 and 2008 when he was a prolific winger. Ronaldo scored 21 times and provided 16 assists for Portugal while playing under Scolari. They reached the 2004 UEFA Euro final, where they lost to Greece…
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Portugal to launch new currency in honour of Ronaldo
Portugal is set to launch a new Euro coin in honour of Cristiano Ronaldo. Journalist, Carol Radull reports that the move is in favour of the 39-year-old’s tremendous achievements for club and country during his glittering football career. Ronaldo has made his name at Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus and is now changing the…
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Nations League: You’re hindering other players – Agbonlahor blasts Ronaldo after 900th goal
Former Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor has told Cristiano Ronaldo that he is holding his national team Portugal back. Agbonlahor said this following Ronaldo’s 900th goal he scored against Croatia in the Uefa Nations League in Lisbon on Thursday night. The 39-year-old Ronaldo grabbed the headlines after scoring Portugal’s winner which placed him as the first men’s player to cross…
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Euro 2024: ‘Huge respect’ – Rio Ferdinand singles out two Portugal stars after France defeat
Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand has singled out Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe for praise after Portugal were eliminated from Euro 2024 at hands of France. Portugal lost 5-3 on penalties to France in the last-8 on Friday night. The match had ended 0-0 after 120 minutes. Following the encounter, Pepe was captured on camera…
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Euro 2024: Two countries qualify for semi-final
Two countries have booked their places in the semifinals of the Euro 2024. The two countries are Spain and France. France will play Spain in the Euro 2024 semi-final. The Les Bleus qualified after beating Portugal on penalties shootout on Friday night. Both teams had played goalless 120 minutes. Theo Hernandez scored the winning penalty…
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Euro 2024: What Ronaldo always do for me – Mbappe
France captain, Kylian Mbappe has revealed that Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo always give him “advice and keep up to date with what is going with him.” Mbappe stated this ahead of France’s Euro 2024 quarter-final clash with Portugal on Friday night. According to the Real Madrid forward, it is “an honour” to play against the…
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Euro 2024: UEFA told to punish Ronaldo
Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo could face punishment from UEFA amid accusations of ‘ambush marketing’ during their Euro 2024 Round of 16 clash against Slovenia. Ronaldo’s heart rate data after the last-16 fixture was published by wearable fitness technology company, WHOOP. WHOOP has Ronaldo as an investor and a brand ambassador. The Al Nassr forward could…
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Euro 2024: ‘They don’t know’ – Ronaldo’s sister explains brother’s tears
Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister, Elma Aveiro has explained her brother’s tears following his penalty miss against Slovenia in the Euro 2024 Round of 16 clash on Monday. Ronaldo was distraught after he missed an extra-time first half penalty against Slovenia. The Al Nassr forward had the chance to put Portugal in front, but goalkeeper Jan Oblak…