2030 FIFA World Cup to be hosted by Spain-Portugal-Morocco, South American nations to host initial matches
The 2030 men’s soccer World Cup is set to feature games in six countries on three continents in a unique format that will allow the tournament to celebrate its 100th anniversary in Uruguay. FIFA reached an agreement Wednesday between soccer’s…
Cristiano Ronaldo breaks record for all time men’s international caps
Cristiano Ronaldo broke the men’s international appearance record on Thursday by starting Portugal’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Liechtenstein. The 38-year-old, who was dropped from the Portuguese starting XI during the World Cup in Qatar last year, won a 197th cap…
Roberto Martinez appointed Portugal football team head coach
Roberto Martinez was named as the new coach of Portugal on Monday, having stepped down as Belgium coach after their elimination from the World Cup in Qatar in the group stage. The 49-year-old Spaniard takes over from Fernando Santos and…
Morocco create history as beat Portugal to become first African team to play world cup semifinals
Morocco became the first African nation to reach the World Cup semi-finals as Youssef En-Nesyri’s first-half goal sealed a tense 1-0 victory over Portugal on Saturday at Al Thumama Stadium. The Atlas Lions, also the first Arab team to make…
South Korea shock Portugal to enter Round of 16 at FIFA World Cup 2022
Substitute Hwang Hee-chan scored the winner in injury time to rescue South Korea from the brink of World Cup elimination in a thrilling 2-1 victory over already-qualified Portugal on Friday. The Wolverhampton Wanderers’ forward slipped in the winner in the…
Portugal reaches to Round of 16 as they beat Uruguay 2-0 in World Cup 2022
Cristiano Ronaldo wheeled away in celebration, acting as though he had scored once again at the World Cup. Not this time. Instead, it was Bruno Fernandes eventually credited with the goal that set up Portugal’s 2-0 win over Uruguay on…
WCQ22: Portugal and Poland qualify for Qatar World Cup main event
Portugal beat North Macedonia 2-0 and Poland saw off Sweden by the same score in play-off finals on Tuesday to book their places in the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar. Bruno Fernandes scored both goals for Portugal to overcome…
World Cup Qualifiers 2022: Portugal beat Turkey 3-1 to through Play-off Final
Portugal are through to a decisive World Cup qualifying play-off final next week after beating Turkey 3-1 in Porto on Thursday, but only after Burak Yilmaz missed a crucial late penalty for the visitors. The home side were cruising at…
Thorgan Hazard scored to guide Belgium beat Portugal to reach Euro 2020 quarter-final
Belgium held Cristiano Ronaldo scoreless and defeated defending champion Portugal 1-0 Sunday to advance to the quarterfinals of the European Championship. Thorgan Hazard scored the winning goal in the 42nd minute with a swerving shot from outside the area that…
Record-Breaking Ronaldo’s Relationship with the European Championships
At 36 years of age, Cristiano Ronaldo remains one of the most prolific goalscorers in world football. While the Portuguese international may not dictate play as much as he did in his earlier years, his impact is still unrivaled. Although…
