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Suarez denies Portugal clash a duel with Pepe

Suarez denies Portugal clash a duel with Pepe

Uruguay forward Luis Suarez said on Friday that his side's round of 16 match against Portugal would not be an individual duel between him and Portugal defender Pepe, but would rather be a game between the two teams. 30 Jun 2018
Uruguay coach: all 23 players ready to take on Portugal

Uruguay coach: all 23 players ready to take on Portugal

Uruguay head coach Oscar Tabarez said his entire squad, including injured defender Jose Maria Gimenez, were fit and ready to play against Portugal in their round of 16 World Cup match in Sochi on Sunday (AEST). 30 Jun 2018
Suarez says Ronaldo rivalry different when playing for Uruguay

Suarez says Ronaldo rivalry different when playing for Uruguay

Uruguay and Barcelona striker Luis Suarez said his rivalry with Portugal and Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo was different when they are playing for their respective countries in comparison to when they play for their clubs. 30 Jun 2018
Uruguay’s Suarez not worried about Sochi sizzler

Uruguay’s Suarez not worried about Sochi sizzler

Uruguay forward Luis Suarez said he was "used to playing in different conditions" and was not worried about the hot weather anticipated in Sochi when his team plays their round of 16 World Cup match against Portugal. 30 Jun 2018
Portuguese President talked to Trump about attending World Cup in Russia

Portuguese President talked to Trump about attending World Cup in Russia

Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said on Thursday that he had told his American counterpart Donald Trump about his visit to Russia for the FIFA World Cup. 28 Jun 2018
Ronaldo: 'We're focused on Uruguay now'

Ronaldo: 'We're focused on Uruguay now'

Portugal striker and captain Cristiano Ronaldo says his team are focussed on the next job after successfully qualifying for the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup in Russia. 26 Jun 2018
FIFA Secretary General congratulates Portugal on progression

FIFA Secretary General congratulates Portugal on progression

FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura has congratulated Portugal on reaching the knockout stage of the Word Cup - and praised their opponents, Iran. 26 Jun 2018
Portugal coach praises VAR after 1-1 draw with Iran

Portugal coach praises VAR after 1-1 draw with Iran

The Video video assistant referee (VAR) system worked well in the Portugal's match against Iran, Portugal head coach Fernando Santos said on Tuesday morning (AEST). 26 Jun 2018
World Cup breaks penalty record with help of VAR

World Cup breaks penalty record with help of VAR

The 2018 World Cup in Russia has broken the record for penalties awarded following the Portugal's encounter with Iran on Monday. 26 Jun 2018
Quaresma named man of match against Iran

Quaresma named man of match against Iran

Portugal midfielder Ricardo Quaresma was named the man of the match as his side drew 1-1 with Iran and qualified for the round of 16 as Group B runners-up, FIFA said via the tournament's official Twitter account on Monday. 26 Jun 2018
Iran v Portugal player ratings

Iran v Portugal player ratings

Iran drew with Portugal 1-1, courtesy of Karim Ansarifard's penalty after a wonder-goal from Ricardo Quaresma. 26 Jun 2018
Portugal finish as Group B runners-up after 1-1 draw with Iran

Portugal finish as Group B runners-up after 1-1 draw with Iran

Reigning European champions Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by Iran in the teams' final group-stage match, qualifying fro the round of 16 as Group B runners-up. 26 Jun 2018
Over 42,000 fans attend Portugal v Iran

Over 42,000 fans attend Portugal v Iran

A total of 41,685 fans attended the World Cup match between Iran and Portugal in Saransk on Monday. 26 Jun 2018
Spain finish top of Group B after salvaging 2-2 draw with Morocco

Spain finish top of Group B after salvaging 2-2 draw with Morocco

Spain have finished their group-stage campaign at World Cup as Group B winners after drawing their final group match against Morocco. 26 Jun 2018
Russia can pull off an upset in the last 16 of FIFA World Cup - Alenichev

Russia can pull off an upset in the last 16 of FIFA World Cup - Alenichev

Former Russia midfielder Dmitry Alenichev said on Monday that Russia could pull off an upset in the knockout stage of their home World Cup. 25 Jun 2018
Portugal Coach: Team likely to reach Round of 16

Portugal Coach: Team likely to reach Round of 16

Portugal head coach Fernando Santos said on Sunday he believed his team would make it to the FIFA World Cup round of 16. 25 Jun 2018