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Iran will be most important game for Portugal says Santos

Iran will be most important game for Portugal says Santos

Portugal's last group-stage game at the World Cup against Iran is crucial for the team to seal their place in the knockout stage, Portugal head coach Fernando Santos said on Wednesday. 21 Jun 2018
Ronaldo is the best player in the world says Fonte

Ronaldo is the best player in the world says Fonte

Portugal defender Jose Fonte said Wednesday that his teammate striker Cristiano Ronaldo had proved that he was "the best player in the world" at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. 21 Jun 2018
Ronaldo says Morocco defeat would have ruined Portugal's chances

Ronaldo says Morocco defeat would have ruined Portugal's chances

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo said on Wednesday that if his team had lost to Morocco in their second World Cup match, their chances of moving into the knockout stage would have been ruined. 21 Jun 2018
Ronaldo scores record-breaking header as Portugal beat Morocco

Ronaldo scores record-breaking header as Portugal beat Morocco

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo netted an early diving header to help his side beat Morocco 1-0 in their second Group B match at the World Cup in Moscow on Wednesday. 21 Jun 2018
Portugal v Morocco played in front of sell-out crowd

Portugal v Morocco played in front of sell-out crowd

The World Cup Group B match between Portugal and Morocco, which took place at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium, was played in front of a sell-out crowd of 78,011 supporters, FIFA said via the tournament's official Twitter feed on Wednesday. 20 Jun 2018
Ronaldo becomes Europe's all-time highest international goalscorer

Ronaldo becomes Europe's all-time highest international goalscorer

In scoring his 85th goal for Portugal top open the scoring against Morocco, Cristiano Ronaldo became Europe's all-time top international goalscorer. 20 Jun 2018
Andre Silva: Pair me with Ronaldo and we'll go far

Andre Silva: Pair me with Ronaldo and we'll go far

Portugal forward Andre Silva says he hopes that pairing up with captain Cristiano Ronaldo in attack can help bring more glory for Portugal in Russia. 18 Jun 2018
Marcelo says Neymar and Ronaldo are the best in the world right now

Marcelo says Neymar and Ronaldo are the best in the world right now

Real Madrid and Brazil defender Marcelo on Saturday called Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo and fellow Brazil teammate Neymar the football players in the world right now without mentioning Argentina star Lionel Messi. 17 Jun 2018
England Defender Delph Says Team Enjoyed World Cup Match Between Portugal, Spain

England Defender Delph Says Team Enjoyed World Cup Match Between Portugal, Spain

Manchester City and England defender Fabian Delph said Saturday that his teammates loved the match held between Portugal and Spain on Friday. 16 Jun 2018
Low: Portugal v Spain was ‘a game between champions’

Low: Portugal v Spain was ‘a game between champions’

Germany head coach Joachim Low said on Saturday that Portugal’s match against Spain was "a game between champions", as his side continue their preparations for Sunday’s FIFA World Cup match against Mexico. 16 Jun 2018
Cheryshev Says 'Not Upset' to Be Outranked in World Cup Goalscorers List

Cheryshev Says 'Not Upset' to Be Outranked in World Cup Goalscorers List

Villarreal and Russia midfielder Denis Cheryshev said on Saturday that he "was not upset" at Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo taking his lead in the scoring rankings. 16 Jun 2018
Portugal 'very lucky' to have a play like Ronaldo - coach

Portugal 'very lucky' to have a play like Ronaldo - coach

Dynamo Moscow former head coach Sergey Silkin told Sputnik on Saturday that Portugal was "very lucky" to have a player like Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored a hat-trick in Friday's FIFA World Cup group match against Spain. 16 Jun 2018
De Gea: Ronaldo shot difficult to deal with

De Gea: Ronaldo shot difficult to deal with

Spain goalkeeper David de Gea said that he had the support of his teammates after conceding a soft goal in Spain’s 3-3 draw with Portugal in their World Cup Group B encounter in Sochi on Friday. 16 Jun 2018
Spain not affected by Lopetegui’s departure - Pique

Spain not affected by Lopetegui’s departure - Pique

Spain defender Gerard Pique said it was important for their team to show that the sacking of their former head coach Julen Lopetegui has not had any lingering effects on the squad. 16 Jun 2018
Around 44,000 Fans Attended Portugal v Spain

Around 44,000 Fans Attended Portugal v Spain

The FIFA World Cup Group B game between Portugal and Spain on Friday was attended by a total of 43,866 spectators. 16 Jun 2018
Ronaldo Matches Puskas Record After Hat-Trick

Ronaldo Matches Puskas Record After Hat-Trick

Cristiano Ronaldo moved level with former Hungary legend Ferenc Puskas as Europe’s all-time leading scorer in national team competitions, as his hat-trick helped earn Portugal a 3-3 draw against Spain in Sochi. 16 Jun 2018