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Confederations Cup: Third-place finish for Portugal, beat Mexico 2-1

Confederations Cup: Third-place finish for Portugal, beat Mexico 2-1

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

Portugal, who missed a spot kick given thanks to the video assistant referees 16 minutes into the match, were awarded a second penalty after 104 minutes when Miguel Layun handled the ball.

England, Portugal eye Euro berths

England, Portugal eye Euro berths

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

Nine teams are in contention to fill up the remaining four slots in the 2008 Euro qualifying tournament.

Popular England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson dies at 76

Popular England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson dies at 76

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

His agent Bo Gustavsson told Reuters he had passed away Monday morning.

2018 World Cup qualifiers: Ronaldo fires Portugal, France lose

2018 World Cup qualifiers: Ronaldo fires Portugal, France lose

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

Veterans Arjen Robben (21) and Wesley Sneijder (34) laid the groundwork for a Dutch victory in coach Dick Advocaat's first game in charge.

Nadal wins 4-hour battle; enters first semis since 2022

Nadal wins 4-hour battle; enters first semis since 2022

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Rafael Nadal last appeared in a semi-final at Wimbledon in 2022.

Injured Ronaldo to miss Portugal's World Cup qualifier

Injured Ronaldo to miss Portugal's World Cup qualifier

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

The 31-year-old is still recovering from the knee injury which forced him to limp out of the Euro 2016 final against France in the first half, coach Fernando Santos said.

Paris 2024 Olympics: Medals Table

Paris 2024 Olympics: Medals Table

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

The medal tally at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

Portugal midfielder Tiago quits national team

Portugal midfielder Tiago quits national team

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

Portugal midfielder Tiago has decided to retire from international soccer citing personal reasons, the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) said on Monday.

India re-assures Portugal on Abu Salem case

India re-assures Portugal on Abu Salem case

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

India on Monday assured Portugal that it would remain compliant with the expectations of the Portuguese system and judiciary on the issue of gangster Abu Salem.

Cristiano Ronaldo first football player to reach this landmark...

Cristiano Ronaldo first football player to reach this landmark...

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a stunning late goal as Portugal beat Iceland 1-0 in Reykjavk on Tuesday to extend their perfect record in Euro 2024.

Confed Cup: Portugal out after Bravo save sends Chile into final

Confed Cup: Portugal out after Bravo save sends Chile into final

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

Bravo stopped Portugal's first three spot kicks from Ricardo Quaresma, Joao Moutinho and Nani while Chile converted their first three to win the clash of South American and European champions.

Ronaldo Sees RED! Sent off in Saudi Super Cup clash

Ronaldo Sees RED! Sent off in Saudi Super Cup clash

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Al-Nassr's Ronaldo red-carded as Al-Hilal win Saudi Super Cup semi-final

Euro 2016: Quaresma gives Portugal last-gasp win over Croatia

Euro 2016: Quaresma gives Portugal last-gasp win over Croatia

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

Substitute Ricardo Quaresma turned in three minutes from the end of extra time as Portugal edged a tense encounter to book a UEFA Euro 2016 quarter-final date with Poland. After 116 minutes in which the teams failed to muster a single shot on target, Ivan Perisic headed against the upright.

Euro PIX: Kolo Muani scores late as France beat Belgium

Euro PIX: Kolo Muani scores late as France beat Belgium

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 Round of 16 match between France and Belgium, at Dusseldorf Arena, Dusseldorf, Germany, on Monday.

Euro 2016: How Portugal proved they are not one man army

Euro 2016: How Portugal proved they are not one man army

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Portugal proved they can flourish without their talismanic forward Cristiano Ronaldo, at least on the pitch, in beating France to win Euro 2016. Coach Fernando Santos has been trying to reduce their dependency on Ronaldo and his team's ability to live without their alltime leading scorer and captain faced its ultimate test when he was went off injured after 25 minutes of Sunday's final. They passed with flying colours. Relieved of any obligation to pass to Ronaldo every time he was free or allow him to take free kicks, Portugal's players appeared less inhibited without him on the pitch.

Euro: Ronaldo's Portugal promise goals will start to flow

Euro: Ronaldo's Portugal promise goals will start to flow

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo has been one of Portugal's biggest culprits, missing an easy chance late in the 1-1 draw with Iceland and firing a penalty against the post late in the Austria match.

Portugal hold Brazil in unsavoury draw

Portugal hold Brazil in unsavoury draw

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

Brazil and Portugal fought themselves into a stalemate on Friday but the 0-0 draw was enough for both teams to go through comfortably into the second round of the World Cup.

Portugal hammer seven past N Korea

Portugal hammer seven past N Korea

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Portugal enjoyed their biggest ever World Cup victory when they overwhelmed North Korea 7-0 in Group G on Monday to end the Asian side's hopes.

Euro 2016: How Portugal can muddle their way to the final

Euro 2016: How Portugal can muddle their way to the final

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

After teetering on the brink of first-round elimination and being involved in the most boring match of the tournament, there is now a real chance Portugal could muddle their way through to the Euro 2016 final. A kind draw has left Portugal with an eminently winnable quarter-final against Poland which would be followed by a semi-final against Wales, Hungary or Belgium.

Euro final: Portugal boosted by return of Pepe to training

Euro final: Portugal boosted by return of Pepe to training

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Euro 2016 finalists Portugal received a boost on Saturday when central defender Pepe trained with his teammates and appeared to be free of any injury problems.

Portugal's Man for the moment

Portugal's Man for the moment

Rediff.com26 Jun 2006

Nuno Maniche showed his worth once again scoring the solitary goal for Portugal against the Netherlands on Sunday

PIX: Alcaraz, Sinner drop set on way to second round

PIX: Alcaraz, Sinner drop set on way to second round

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Images from the US Open men's singles first round matches, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Tuesday.

Classy Portugal midfield shows way through

Classy Portugal midfield shows way through

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Cristiano Ronaldo finally ended his dry spell for Portugal with a quasi-comical goal, but the real drivers behind Portugal's sumptuous 7-0 rout of North Korea on Monday were midfielders Raul Meireles and Tiago.

Travel: Unravelling the secrets of Portugal

Travel: Unravelling the secrets of Portugal

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

Besides taking in the beauty of Portugal's capital, Lisbon, Abhijit Masih also took a tour of the nearby towns of Obidos, Batalha, Nazare and Fatima in the course of his travels there. Read his account and learn why they are a must-see if you ever find yourself in that part of the world.

Portugal offers feast of summer football with matches almost daily

Portugal offers feast of summer football with matches almost daily

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Matches will be played almost every day according to a new fixture list the league released on Saturday.

Euro Qualifiers: Serbia hold Portugal after Ronaldo suffers injury

Euro Qualifiers: Serbia hold Portugal after Ronaldo suffers injury

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Wasteful Portugal were held to a 1-1 home draw by Serbia after their captain and top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo limped off with an apparent hamstring injury in the first half of their Euro 2020 Group B qualifier on Monday.

Euro 2024: Familiar foes Denmark and Slovenia meet again

Euro 2024: Familiar foes Denmark and Slovenia meet again

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Denmark take on Slovenia in their opening Group C encounter at Euro 2024 in Stuttgart on Sunday

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara To Get Sequel?

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara To Get Sequel?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Zoya Akhtar's popular film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara turned 13 on July 15, and that sent its cast -- Katrina Kaif, Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar and Abhay Deol -- down memory lane.

Portugal keeper Carlos Gomes dies

Portugal keeper Carlos Gomes dies

Rediff.com18 Oct 2005

Gomes, who also played in Spain and Morocco, died after a long illness.

Super-sub Varela scores late winner for Portugal

Super-sub Varela scores late winner for Portugal

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

Portugal's Silvestre Varela scored a dramatic 87th-winner to give his side a 3-2 win over Denmark in a pulsating Euro 2012 Group B match on Wednesday.

Salman home shooting: Lookout circular against gangster Bishnoi's brother

Salman home shooting: Lookout circular against gangster Bishnoi's brother

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

The police are also likely to take custody of Lawrence Bishnoi, who is currently lodged in a jail in Gujarat's Sabarmati, and was also contemplating invoking the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act in the case, he said.

Portugal crush Russia 7-1

Portugal crush Russia 7-1

Rediff.com14 Oct 2004

Portugal court stays cancellation of Salem's extradition

Portugal court stays cancellation of Salem's extradition

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

India has got a breather with the constitutional court of Portugal staying the order of its Supreme Court on violation of extradition agreement of underworld don Abu Salem by New Delhi by slapping new charges invoking death penalty.

Euro 2024: A look at the figures from the Group Phase

Euro 2024: A look at the figures from the Group Phase

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

With eight teams left in the tournament the numbers around Euro 2024 are becoming clearer, with Spain, England and France all considered likely winners and a race for top scorer that is still very tight.

Portugal clears Abu Salem extraditon

Portugal clears Abu Salem extraditon

Rediff.com28 Jan 2005

Gomez heads Germany to victory over Portugal

Gomez heads Germany to victory over Portugal

Rediff.com10 Jun 2012

Mario Gomez thumped in a superb 72nd-minute header to give Germany a 1-0 victory over Portugal after they had been frustrated for long periods of a cagey Euro 2012 Group B match on Saturday.

England relish test against Portugal

England relish test against Portugal

Rediff.com18 Feb 2004

England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson sees the match against Portugal as a chance to test his players against one of the most technically accomplished sides in the world.

Portugal beat England on penalties

Portugal beat England on penalties

Rediff.com25 Jun 2004

The hosts became the first team into the semi-finals of Euro 2004, winning 6-5 on penalties after extra-time ended 2-2.

Portugal stay alive, Russia out

Portugal stay alive, Russia out

Rediff.com17 Jun 2004

Portugal beat a 10-man Russia 2-0 to keep alive their hopes of making the last eight.