News for 'Portugal'

PICS: Spain beat Germany in extra-time to make semis

PICS: Spain beat Germany in extra-time to make semis

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 quarter-final between Spain and Germany, at Stuttgart Arena, Germany, on Friday.

Portugal clears Abu Salem extraditon

Portugal clears Abu Salem extraditon

Rediff.com28 Jan 2005

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.

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.

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.

Portugal thump Estonia 4-0

Portugal thump Estonia 4-0

Rediff.com9 Sep 2004

Cristiano Ronaldo led the way as Portugal hit four goals in the last 15 minutes in their World Cup Group Three qualifier.

Emotional Figo proud for Portugal

Emotional Figo proud for Portugal

Rediff.com1 Jul 2004

Portugal captain Luis Figo found it hard to express his feelings after leading the hosts into the Euro 2004 final with a 2-1 victory over the Netherlands on Wednesday.\n\n

Previous failures haunt Portugal, Dutch

Previous failures haunt Portugal, Dutch

Rediff.com29 Jun 2004

Fear of further semi-final failure is all that stands in the way of a classic when slick-passing Portugal meet a fast improving Netherlands side.

Beckham sets sights on Portugal

Beckham sets sights on Portugal

Rediff.com23 Jun 2004

The England captain says his team is fully fired up for Thursday's quarter-final.

Portugal's Luis Norton de Matos appointed India U-17 coach

Portugal's Luis Norton de Matos appointed India U-17 coach

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

The All India Football Federation, on Wednesday appointed Portugal's Luis Norton de Matos as the head coach of the India U-17 team for the FIFA U-17 World Cup scheduled to be held in October this year.

Maniche, Deco join Portugal injury list

Maniche, Deco join Portugal injury list

Rediff.com8 Oct 2008

Portugal midfielder Maniche and playmaker Deco have been ruled out of the next two World Cup Group One qualifiers in Sweden and Albania.

Spanish shadow hangs over Portugal win

Spanish shadow hangs over Portugal win

Rediff.com17 Jun 2004

Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari criticised his team's second-half performance in their 2-0 win over Russia.

Portugal triumph with Ronaldo versus Messi a sideshow

Portugal triumph with Ronaldo versus Messi a sideshow

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

'Cristiano Ronaldo v Lionel Messi' got top billing at a packed Old Trafford but it was a lesser light who scored as Portugal scraped a 1-0 friendly win over Argentina on Tuesday.

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.

Mueller 'tricks' as Germany trounce 10-man Portugal

Mueller 'tricks' as Germany trounce 10-man Portugal

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Thomas Mueller scored a hat-trick as Germany beat Portugal 4-0 in an action-packed World Cup Group G match in Salvador, on Monday.

Yudhra Review: When Style Meets Stereotype

Yudhra Review: When Style Meets Stereotype

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

There are so many loopholes in this lazily scribbled plot, it could be a different movie and still as crummy, observes Sukanya Verma.

Queiroz named Portugal coach

Queiroz named Portugal coach

Rediff.com11 Jul 2008

Manchester United assistant manager Carlos Queiroz has been appointed Portugal coach, the Portuguese Soccer Federation (FPF) said on Friday.

PIX: Road trip through Spain and Portugal

PIX: Road trip through Spain and Portugal

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

Harnoor Channi-Tiwary decided to visit Spain and Portugal for her first European vacation. This is her travelogue.

Portugal high court terminates Abu Salem's extradition

Portugal high court terminates Abu Salem's extradition

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

The Portugal high court has ordered revocation of the extradition of underworld don Abu Salem accusing Indian probe agencies of violating the conditions under which he was permitted to be taken to India in November 2005 to face trial in eight cases including 1993 Mumbai blasts.

Euro 24: Watch Out For These Youngsters!

Euro 24: Watch Out For These Youngsters!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Several players across the continent are poised to make a name for themselves on the international stage.

Nations League PIX: France, England win; Israel upset Belgium

Nations League PIX: France, England win; Israel upset Belgium

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Israel debutant Yarden Shua scored an 86th-minute winner as they upset more fancied Belgium 1-0 in Budapest on Sunday.

Reaching Euro 2016 semis 'a dream' for Portugal's youngsters

Reaching Euro 2016 semis 'a dream' for Portugal's youngsters

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Portuguese coach Fernando Santos said his hardest task will be keeping his 'kids' grounded after they advanced to the semi-finals with a win over Poland on Thursday.

PIX: Argentina beat Canada to enter Copa America final

PIX: Argentina beat Canada to enter Copa America final

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Images from the Copa America semi-final between Argentina and Canada at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Tuesday.

Nadal rallies into Bastad quarter-finals

Nadal rallies into Bastad quarter-finals

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Rafael Nadal trailed in the second set before overcoming No. 5 seed Cameron Norrie of Great Britain.

Euro '24: Germany desperate to reclaim lost glory

Euro '24: Germany desperate to reclaim lost glory

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Germany, once the undisputed kings of European football, enter Euro 2024 with a point to prove

'You made me love tennis'

'You made me love tennis'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

A true legend of the game who paved the way and taught so many of us how to be as a player and as a person.

Is India's TT dominance finally here?

Is India's TT dominance finally here?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Can see growth, especially in women's table tennis in India: Manika Batra on UTT

Nations League: Portugal give Italy's Mancini plenty to worry about

Nations League: Portugal give Italy's Mancini plenty to worry about

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

Portugal rested Cristiano Ronaldo and still overcame new-look Italy 1-0 in their opening Nations League match on Monday, giving visiting coach Roberto Mancini plenty to think about. Forward Andre Silva scored three minutes after halftime in the League A Group 3 game to give the Portuguese their first win over Italy in a competitive match since 1957.

Indian football team to tour Portugal

Indian football team to tour Portugal

Rediff.com2 Jul 2007

India will tour Portugal later this month and then stage an international tournament to help improve the national team.

India soccer team to tour Portugal

India soccer team to tour Portugal

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

India soccer team will tour Portugal next month and then stage an international tournament to help improve the national team, coach Bob Houghton said.

Confed Cup semis: Ronaldo's Portugal could be too hot to handle for Chile

Confed Cup semis: Ronaldo's Portugal could be too hot to handle for Chile

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

Chile coach Juan Antonio Pizzi will renew old acquaintances when his reigning two-times Copa America champions take on Portugal in what he expects to be a tough Confederations Cup semi-final on Wednesday.

Uruguay, Argentina, Colombia, Portugal qualify for 2018 World Cup

Uruguay, Argentina, Colombia, Portugal qualify for 2018 World Cup

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

A summary of Tuesday's qualification matches next year's FIFA World Cup.

World Cup chit-chat: Hamstrung Ronaldo named in Portugal's provisional squad

World Cup chit-chat: Hamstrung Ronaldo named in Portugal's provisional squad

Rediff.com14 May 2014

Cristiano Ronaldo will lead Portugal's World Cup campaign after being named in their provisional 30-man squad for the finals on Tuesday, despite currently being out with a hamstring injury.

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.

Are you backing Portugal?

Are you backing Portugal?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2006

Have you joined the rediff fan club to support your favourite football team in the World Cup 2006?

Euro: Wales out to inflict more semi-final woe on Portugal

Euro: Wales out to inflict more semi-final woe on Portugal

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

It will be virgin territory for Wales when they face Portugal in the Euro 2016 semi-finals yet their opponents could be forgiven a sense of deja vu as they step on to the pitch in Lyon on Wednesday.