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Nations League / Ronaldo strikes late to seal Portugal win over Scotland

Ronaldo had reached 900 career goals with his 131st international strike in Thursday's victory over Croatia.

CR7: A GOAT whose hunger knows no bounds

If there is one thing that Cristiano Ronaldo could not master in his illustrious career, it is the concept of giving up.

UEFA Nations League / Ronaldo scores 900th career goal as Portugal beat Croatia

Ronaldo, 39, turned in a Nuno Mendes cross in the 34th minute of the match at the Estadio da Luz to reach the landmark.

Portugal must be ready to deal with criticism: Martinez

Portugal manager Roberto Martinez said on Wednesday that he understands the criticism levelled against his side after Euro 2024, as high expectations are to be expected due to their talented squad.

Portugal defender Pepe announces retirement at 41

"I would like to thank you all," said the centre-back as he cited the clubs he represented, as well as the Portuguese national team and his family.

A tournament too far for Ronaldo!

Portugal will remember the Euro 2024 as another golden opportunity squandered to get silverware with arguably one of the most talented bunch of footballers, but for their captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, the tournament will remain as a case of whether the 39-year-old forward has stretched his international career one tournament too long.

France coach Deschamps savours ending penalty hoodoo

France coach Didier Deschamps savoured seeing his side win a penalty shoot-out for the first time since the 1998 World Cup as they beat Portugal in Friday's Euro 2024 quarterfinal after another difficult night for star man Kylian Mbappe.

Missed penalty was bad luck, says Martinez after Portugal's Euro exit

Portugal manager Roberto Martinez said there was no blame to cast after Joao Felix missed the penalty that resulted in their exit from the European Championship and likely brought the curtain down on Cristiano Ronaldo's international career.

Mbappe or Ronaldo: Who will come through?

France and Portugal renew their European Championship rivalry on Friday night in a quarterfinal showdown in which almost all of the focus will be on the two captains, Kylian Mbappe and Cristiano Ronaldo.

September 9, 2024
September 9, 2024

Ronaldo strikes late to seal Portugal win over Scotland

Ronaldo had reached 900 career goals with his 131st international strike in Thursday's victory over Croatia.

September 7, 2024
September 7, 2024

CR7: A GOAT whose hunger knows no bounds

If there is one thing that Cristiano Ronaldo could not master in his illustrious career, it is the concept of giving up.

September 6, 2024
September 6, 2024

Ronaldo scores 900th career goal as Portugal beat Croatia

Ronaldo, 39, turned in a Nuno Mendes cross in the 34th minute of the match at the Estadio da Luz to reach the landmark.

September 5, 2024
September 5, 2024

Portugal must be ready to deal with criticism: Martinez

Portugal manager Roberto Martinez said on Wednesday that he understands the criticism levelled against his side after Euro 2024, as high expectations are to be expected due to their talented squad.

August 9, 2024
August 9, 2024

Portugal defender Pepe announces retirement at 41

"I would like to thank you all," said the centre-back as he cited the clubs he represented, as well as the Portuguese national team and his family.

July 7, 2024
July 7, 2024

A tournament too far for Ronaldo!

Portugal will remember the Euro 2024 as another golden opportunity squandered to get silverware with arguably one of the most talented bunch of footballers, but for their captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, the tournament will remain as a case of whether the 39-year-old forward has stretched his international career one tournament too long.

July 6, 2024
July 6, 2024

France coach Deschamps savours ending penalty hoodoo

France coach Didier Deschamps savoured seeing his side win a penalty shoot-out for the first time since the 1998 World Cup as they beat Portugal in Friday's Euro 2024 quarterfinal after another difficult night for star man Kylian Mbappe.

July 6, 2024
July 6, 2024

Missed penalty was bad luck, says Martinez after Portugal's Euro exit

Portugal manager Roberto Martinez said there was no blame to cast after Joao Felix missed the penalty that resulted in their exit from the European Championship and likely brought the curtain down on Cristiano Ronaldo's international career.

July 5, 2024
July 5, 2024

Mbappe or Ronaldo: Who will come through?

France and Portugal renew their European Championship rivalry on Friday night in a quarterfinal showdown in which almost all of the focus will be on the two captains, Kylian Mbappe and Cristiano Ronaldo.

July 3, 2024
July 3, 2024

Ronaldo battling with Father Time

A tearful Ronaldo being embraced and comforted by team mates after missing a penalty in extra time that could have helped Portugal secure a spot in the quarter-finals before a shootout win is a cathartic image that stunned fans around the world.