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PICS: Ronaldo 'trick' sends Portugal to Nations League final

PICS: Ronaldo 'trick' sends Portugal to Nations League final

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Evergreen Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick, including two late goals, to give Portugal a 3-1 win over Switzerland in a Nations League semi-final featuring an extraordinary VAR incident on Wednesday.

Nations League: England stun Belgium; France-Portugal in goalless draw

Nations League: England stun Belgium; France-Portugal in goalless draw

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Marcus Rashford's penalty and a deflected strike from Mason Mount helped England come from a goal down to overcome top-ranked Belgium 2-1 at Wembley on Sunday and climb above them in their UEFA Nations League group.

Nations League: Portugal 'B Squad' hammer Scotland 3-0

Nations League: Portugal 'B Squad' hammer Scotland 3-0

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Debutant Helder Costa opened the scoring on his international debut for an experimental Portugal who made 10 changes from the team which started the 3-2 Nations League win in Poland on Thursday.

800 Euros to watch Ronaldo's training session!

800 Euros to watch Ronaldo's training session!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

6,000 free tickets for Friday's training session were snapped up in a few minutes when they went on sale and some are now being offered in small additions for hundreds of Euros

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.

Nations League PIX: Portugal thump Croatia; Mbappe magic gives France win

Nations League PIX: Portugal thump Croatia; Mbappe magic gives France win

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

Diogo Jota and Joao Felix both scored their first international goals in the second half before Bruno Petkovic pulled one back and Andre Silva then added a fourth.

'Ronaldo never said he wanted to leave the team'

'Ronaldo never said he wanted to leave the team'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Portugal play surprise package Morocco in the quarter-finals on Saturday and a visibly frustrated Santos took great pains to explain what happened behind the scenes to put the issue to bed.

FIFA World Cup 2030 and 2034 hosts revealed!

FIFA World Cup 2030 and 2034 hosts revealed!

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Saudi Arabia will host the men's soccer World Cup in 2034 while the 2030 edition will be held in Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with one-off matches in three South American countries, world soccer's governing body FIFA confirmed on Wednesday.

FIFA WC: Which teams have qualified for knockouts?

FIFA WC: Which teams have qualified for knockouts?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Brazil are pre-tournament favourites to win a record-extending sixth title.

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.

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.

Fit Ronaldo 'ready to take Portugal to important success'

Fit Ronaldo 'ready to take Portugal to important success'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo is in top condition and showing more resolve than ever to lead Portugal to the European title, national team coach Fernando Santos said ahead of their final Euro 2016 warm-up match on Wednesday.

PIX: Ronaldo powers Portugal to win; Wales qualify for WC

PIX: Ronaldo powers Portugal to win; Wales qualify for WC

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal swept to an emphatic 4-0 victory over Switzerland in their UEFA Nations League clash at the Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon on Sunday.

PIX: Beckham bids ex-England boss Eriksson adieu

PIX: Beckham bids ex-England boss Eriksson adieu

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Eriksson, known in Sweden simply as "Svennis", led England to the 2002 and 2006 World Cup quarter-finals, and to the 2004 European Championship, managing a golden generation of players that besides Beckham included stars such as Frank Lampard, Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard.

Football friendlies: Portugal draw with Spain, France shine

Football friendlies: Portugal draw with Spain, France shine

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Portugal had to settle for a 0-0 draw at home to Spain in a heavyweight friendly on Wednesday after hammering the crossbar twice and missing a last-gasp open goal.

'If you like Cristiano, you don't have to hate Messi'

'If you like Cristiano, you don't have to hate Messi'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Ronaldo admitted that both of them changed the history of football and urged his fans to not hate on Messi.

Global condolences pour in after Ahmedabad plane crash

Global condolences pour in after Ahmedabad plane crash

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

UN chief Antonio Guterres, US President Donald Trump, his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney were among scores of world leaders who offered condolences to the people of India in wake of the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday.

Ronaldo tops Portugal's highest goal-scorer list

Ronaldo tops Portugal's highest goal-scorer list

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

Portugal captain Cristano Ronaldo became the country's record goal-scorer during their 5-1 win against Cameroon in an international friendly on Wednesday.

Euro: Belgium reckon they can stop Portugal's Ronaldo

Euro: Belgium reckon they can stop Portugal's Ronaldo

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

'These matches are all like finals now and if you don't play well, you don't win.'

PIX: Spain edge Switzerland; Croatia, Denmark in quarters

PIX: Spain edge Switzerland; Croatia, Denmark in quarters

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

A late penalty from Bryan Zaragoza secured Spain a 3-2 win over Switzerland in their final Nations League Group A4 game on Monday.

India beat Portugal club team in practice match

India beat Portugal club team in practice match

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

Striker Sunil Chhetri struck twice as the Indian national football team scored a narrow 3-2 victory over Portuguese second division side Sertanense FC in a practice match at Santarem, around 60kms from Lisbon.

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.

PIX: Ronaldo Rocks; Spain Thump Switzerland

PIX: Ronaldo Rocks; Spain Thump Switzerland

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo struck a late winner as Portugal came from a goal down to beat Scotland 2-1.

Here's what got Germans more excited than thrashing Portugal

Here's what got Germans more excited than thrashing Portugal

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Here's how Germany celebrated their with against Portugal.

Mourinho rules out coaching Portugal

Mourinho rules out coaching Portugal

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

Jose Mourinho will not accept an offer to take temporary charge of the struggling Portuguese national team for next month's Euro 2012 qualifiers, the Real Madrid coach said on Friday.

Euro 2020: Ronaldo moves onto 99 as Portugal qualify

Euro 2020: Ronaldo moves onto 99 as Portugal qualify

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 99th international goal as the defending champions edged past Luxembourg 2-0

PIX: Ronaldo fires Portugal to win; England ease past Ukraine

PIX: Ronaldo fires Portugal to win; England ease past Ukraine

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo continued his record-breaking form for Portugal as he grabbed two more goals in his country's 6-0 thrashing of Luxembourg in a Euro 2024 qualifier on Sunday.

Euro 2016: Champions Portugal fly home to hero's welcome, presidential honour

Euro 2016: Champions Portugal fly home to hero's welcome, presidential honour

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Thousands of fans greeted Euro 2016 champions Portugal as they landed in Lisbon on Monday, chanting the name of goal hero Eder, whose extra-time screamer sealed the 1-0 victory over France.

Scolari takes over as Portugal coach

Scolari takes over as Portugal coach

Rediff.com15 Dec 2002

FIFA WC: How these 16 teams made the knock-outs

FIFA WC: How these 16 teams made the knock-outs

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

The FIFA World Cup knock-out phase kicks-off on Saturday in Qatar. Here's an overview of the teams advancing to the last 16.

Ronaldo urges Portugal to stay grounded after Estonia romp

Ronaldo urges Portugal to stay grounded after Estonia romp

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has urged his team mates not to get carried away by the 7-0 romp over Estonia ahead of their campaign at the Euro 2016. The 31-year-old forward, warming up for his side's Group F opener against Iceland on Tuesday in Saint-Etienne, made his first appearance with Portugal this summer in Lisbon on Wednesday night. "It was just a friendly and even though we won 7-0, it doesn't mean anything," Ronaldo was quoted

Ronaldo breaks all-time leading scorer record

Ronaldo breaks all-time leading scorer record

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo etched his name in the record books as professional football's all-time leading scorer with 807 goals after a brilliant hat-trick against Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.

PIX: Ronaldo nets 100th international goal as Portugal win

PIX: Ronaldo nets 100th international goal as Portugal win

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Cristiano Ronaldo rattled home a superb first-half free kick to become only the second male player to score 100 international goals as Portugal outclassed 10-man Sweden 2-0 in their Nations League A Group 3 game on Tuesday.

Portugal have talent and mentality to do an encore

Portugal have talent and mentality to do an encore

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

They have one of the most exciting squads around, full of proven matchwinners to take the burden off Ronaldo.

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.

Ronaldo keeps people guessing about his future

Ronaldo keeps people guessing about his future

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Before the World Cup, he had refused to say whether the tournament in Qatar would be his last and said he was already looking ahead to the 2024 European Championship.

Euro Previews: Portugal must target Hungary win; Czechs eager

Euro Previews: Portugal must target Hungary win; Czechs eager

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Portugal will look to their Euro 2020 opener with Hungary to get a head start

Portugal, France, Germany in Euro 2020 super group

Portugal, France, Germany in Euro 2020 super group

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

Defending champions Portugal and the last two World champions, France and Germany, were thrown together in what German coach Joachim Loew described as the group of death following a lop-sided and complicated Euro 2020 draw on Saturday.

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'