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Portugal coach unhappy with FIFA

Portugal coach unhappy with FIFA

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz questioned FIFA's decision to let Didier Drogba play for Ivory Coast on Tuesday wearing a cast on his broken arm while others are kept off the pitch for wearing string bracelets.

Rooney hopes Portugal misses World Cup 2010

Rooney hopes Portugal misses World Cup 2010

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

England striker Wayne Rooney said he hopes former Manchester United team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal fail to qualify for next year's World Cup in South Africa.

Sweden lift Euro U21 crown with shootout win over Portugal

Sweden lift Euro U21 crown with shootout win over Portugal

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Sweden goalkeeper Patrik Carlgren saved two penalties as they beat Portugal 4-3 in a shootout following a 0-0 draw in the Euro Under-21 Championship final.

Portugal down Mexico to win group

Portugal down Mexico to win group

Rediff.com21 Jun 2006

Ronaldo has knee problems again as France beat Portugal in friendly

Ronaldo has knee problems again as France beat Portugal in friendly

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Not even the return of Cristiano Ronaldo could arrest Portugal's ailing fortunes as new manager Fernando Santos watched his men defeated 2-1 by France in a friendly in Paris on Saturday.

Monica Bedi seeks asylum in Portugal

Monica Bedi seeks asylum in Portugal

Rediff.com20 Mar 2005

Talking to journalists, Bedi expressed fear that she would be tortured if she returned to India.

Mourinho shares his thoughts on Portugal, Argentina at FIFA World Cup

Mourinho shares his thoughts on Portugal, Argentina at FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com8 May 2018

'Without Cristiano, it would be impossible. But with him nothing is impossible'

WC Qualifier PHOTOS: Ronaldo rescues Portugal, Klose equals record

WC Qualifier PHOTOS: Ronaldo rescues Portugal, Klose equals record

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

Cristiano Ronaldo rescued Portugal with a speedy hat-trick to avoid a slip-up in Northern Ireland, while Netherlands dropped their first points as Spain and Germany took easier steps towards World Cup qualification.

UEFA charge Hungary, Belgium and Portugal after crowd trouble

UEFA charge Hungary, Belgium and Portugal after crowd trouble

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Disciplinary proceeding have been opened by UEFA against Hungary, Belgium and Portugal after there was further crowd trouble at three Euro 2016 games on Saturday, the governing body said in a statement.

Portugal draw feels like a win, says Iceland coach

Portugal draw feels like a win, says Iceland coach

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The scoreline may have been 1-1, but level-headed Iceland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson was unable to prevent the word 'victory' passing his lips as the Nordic side held Portugal at Euro 2016.

Portugal down Holland to reach final

Portugal down Holland to reach final

Rediff.com1 Jul 2004

A 2-1 victory gave the hosts their first European championship final.

Abu Salem approaches Portugal Supreme Court

Abu Salem approaches Portugal Supreme Court

Rediff.com18 Feb 2004

The Portugal high court had last month ordered extradition of the underworld don to face trial in the serial blasts that rocked Mumbai in 1993.

WC qualifier Preview: Russian test delays holiday for Portugal

WC qualifier Preview: Russian test delays holiday for Portugal

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal team mates must avoid going into holiday mode too soon as they round off a long season with a tricky World Cup qualifier against European Group F leaders Russia on Friday.

Monica Bedi seeks asylum in Portugal

Monica Bedi seeks asylum in Portugal

Rediff.com9 Dec 2003

She has cited discrimination against minorities in India among reasons for seeking asylum.

Portugal reign over Spain

Portugal reign over Spain

Rediff.com21 Jun 2004

Olympics: Iraq stun Portugal 4-2

Olympics: Iraq stun Portugal 4-2

Rediff.com13 Aug 2004

- Iraq's footballers brought a ray of comfort to the war-torn country by upsetting Portugal 4-2 in their opening game of the Olympic men's soccer tournament.

Portugal rejects Salem's plea to be recalled

Portugal rejects Salem's plea to be recalled

Rediff.com15 Jun 2008

Hearing an application filed by Salem in which the gangster sought to be recalled claiming that the extradition conditions are being violated, Portugal's apex court said that his claims are yet to be ascertained. It, however, gave a clear warning to India that future requests will not be entertained easily if Salem's claim of violation of the conditions is found to be true.

Neymar inspires Brazil to friendly win over Portugal

Neymar inspires Brazil to friendly win over Portugal

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

Brazil survived an early scare and some physical tackling to beat Portugal 3-1 in a friendly in Boston that confirmed their early status as one of the favourites to win the World Cup on home soil next year.

Portugal winger Nani to have Fenerbahce medical

Portugal winger Nani to have Fenerbahce medical

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Portugal winger Nani is set to join Fenerbahce from Manchester United with the Turkish club saying negotiations were underway and he will be in Istanbul on Sunday for a medical.

Portugal's Eusebio stable after heart procedure

Portugal's Eusebio stable after heart procedure

Rediff.com24 Jun 2012

Former Portugal and Benfica great Eusebio is in a stable condition after doctors conducted a coronarography to examine the condition of his heart after he was taken to hospital in the Polish city of Poznan on Saturday.

World Cup warm-ups: Ronaldo shines in return for Portugal

World Cup warm-ups: Ronaldo shines in return for Portugal

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

Cristiano Ronaldo provided Portugal with a major confidence boost ahead of the World Cup when he made a successful return from injury in a 5-1 romp against Ireland on Tuesday.

Portugal maul North Korea 7-0 in goal riot

Portugal maul North Korea 7-0 in goal riot

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

The 19th FIFA World Cup saw its first real goal-fest with Portugal pummeling North Korea 7-0 in a rain-soaked Group G match to bolster their campaign and eliminate the Asian side at Cape Town on Monday.

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz, Medvedev march into quarters

Aus Open PIX: Alcaraz, Medvedev march into quarters

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Carlos Alcaraz powered into the Australian Open quarter-finals for the first time on Monday

Scolari takes over as Portugal coach

Scolari takes over as Portugal coach

Rediff.com15 Dec 2002

PHOTOS: Portugal live to fight another day; Algeria thump Korea

PHOTOS: Portugal live to fight another day; Algeria thump Korea

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

Images from the World Cup matches between Portugal and USA in Group G at Manaus and between Algeria and South Korea in Group H at Porto Alegre.

Duo fired outside Salman's house to kill him: Police

Duo fired outside Salman's house to kill him: Police

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

The Mumbai police's crime branch on Tuesday submitted to a local court that the two arrested accused opened fire outside Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's house 'in an attempt to kill him'.

PHOTOS: Mueller hat-trick as Germany hit Portugal for four

PHOTOS: Mueller hat-trick as Germany hit Portugal for four

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Germany eased past 10-man Portugal 4-0 in their World Cup Group G match at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador. Photos from the match.

Salem's extradition: India moves Portugal SC

Salem's extradition: India moves Portugal SC

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

India has approached Portugal's Supreme Court, challenging its high court order which had terminated the extradition of underworld don Abu Salem for breach of agreement by India, which has slapping charges which may attract death penalty. India, in its appeal before the Portuguese Supreme Court, has said the interpretation of the high court of the trial in various courts of the country was not correct.

Scolari loses on debut for Portugal

Scolari loses on debut for Portugal

Rediff.com13 Feb 2003

Brazil's World Cup-winning coach said the 1-0 defeat to Italy in his first game in charge of Portugal should be no cause for alarm.

Euro 2012: Ronaldo 'pitches' for Portugal

Euro 2012: Ronaldo 'pitches' for Portugal

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

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.

Confederations Cup: Ronaldo sets Portugal on way to semis; Mexico oust Russia

Confederations Cup: Ronaldo sets Portugal on way to semis; Mexico oust Russia

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

European champions Portugal comfortably dispatched New Zealand 4-0 to reach the Confederations Cup semi-finals on Saturday after Cristiano Ronaldo set them on their way with a penalty.

Hope floats for Portugal after last gasp draw with the US

Hope floats for Portugal after last gasp draw with the US

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

Portuguese substitute Silvestre Varela grabbed a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser to secure a 2-2 draw with the United States in World Cup Group G on Sunday.

Portugal Evora wins triple jump

Portugal Evora wins triple jump

Rediff.com21 Aug 2008

Portugal's Nelson Evora won gold in the men's triple jump on Thursday to add the Olympic title to the world title he won in Japan last year.

PIX: Neymar goes past Pele as Brazil thrash Bolivia

PIX: Neymar goes past Pele as Brazil thrash Bolivia

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Brazil lived up to expectations by smashing Bolivia 5-1 at home in their 2026 World Cup qualifiers opener on Friday.

The Many Firsts Of The 72nd Miss Universe!

The Many Firsts Of The 72nd Miss Universe!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

What makes this edition of the contest important were a few more events that happened for the first time at Miss Universe.

COVID-19: Portugal give part of Euro qualifying prize purse

COVID-19: Portugal give part of Euro qualifying prize purse

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'In this spirit of camaraderie between professional and non-professional football, we have decided, as a team, to give up part of our Euro 2020 qualification prize money.'

Football Extras: Ronaldo recalled by Portugal for first time since World Cup

Football Extras: Ronaldo recalled by Portugal for first time since World Cup

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is planning a fresh 24-team Club World Cup to start with a 'pilot' edition in 2021.

PHOTOS: Ronaldo takes Portugal tally to 70, Bulgaria shock Dutch

PHOTOS: Ronaldo takes Portugal tally to 70, Bulgaria shock Dutch

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo scored two stunning goals and took his international tally to 70 as he led Portugal to an emphatic 3-0 win over Hungary in a World Cup qualifier on Saturday.