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Euro 2016: Experimental Portugal still a threat

Euro 2016: Experimental Portugal still a threat

Rediff.com31 May 2016

They may be over dependent on Cristiano Ronaldo and struggling to replace old faithfuls, yet under the wily leadership of Fernando Santos, Portugal can still be a threat.

Euro 2016: What cost Portugal victory?

Euro 2016: What cost Portugal victory?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Coach Fernando Santos blamed a lack of pace and a failure to stay calm in the frantic final minutes for Portugal's inability to beat rank outsiders Iceland in their Euro 2016 opener on Tuesday.

Former Portugal winger Simao joins ISL Former Portugal winger Simao joins ISL club

Former Portugal winger Simao joins ISL Former Portugal winger Simao joins ISL club

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

To replace Spanish Capdevila at John Abraham-owned NorthEast United

Portugal beat Morocco, but lost the plot: coach Santos

Portugal beat Morocco, but lost the plot: coach Santos

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Portugal inexplicably lost control of the game despite managing to beat Morocco 1-0 in the World Cup Group B match on Wednesday and were lucky not to get themselves in more trouble, coach Fernando Santos said.

Al Hilal's Neymar set to light up Indian stadium vs Mumbai City

Al Hilal's Neymar set to light up Indian stadium vs Mumbai City

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Neymar's involvement in matches on Indian turf is eagerly anticipated, though exact dates remain pending the final match schedule release.

PIX: Czechs stun England; Portugal, Ukraine, France win

PIX: Czechs stun England; Portugal, Ukraine, France win

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

A round-up of Friday's Euro 2020 qualifying matches.

FIFA World Cup PHOTOS: Portugal held after Ronaldo misses penalty

FIFA World Cup PHOTOS: Portugal held after Ronaldo misses penalty

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Group B match played between Portugal and Iran in Saransk on Monday

Euro 2016: Santos orchestrates Portugal's tactical renaissance

Euro 2016: Santos orchestrates Portugal's tactical renaissance

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Portugal head into Sunday's Euro 2016 final after another disciplined performance, proving again in their 2-0 win over Wales that they perform like a well-rehearsed orchestra rather than a solo act. That has a huge amount to do with their 61-year-old conductor and coach Fernando Santos who took charge in September 2014, vowing to put "tactics first and technical ability second".

Soccer PIX: Neto, Paulinho score on Portugal debuts

Soccer PIX: Neto, Paulinho score on Portugal debuts

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Images from football friendlies played on Wednesday.

Was Ronaldo Wrongly Denied A Goal?

Was Ronaldo Wrongly Denied A Goal?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Fernandes himself stated that Portugal's first goal in the 54th minute may have been scored by Ronaldo.

Can China Win A War With US?

Can China Win A War With US?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

According to the Pentagon report, the PLA is creating options for dissuading, deterring, and defeating external intervention in the Indo-Pacific region.

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.

Portugal knocked out

Portugal knocked out

Rediff.com19 Aug 2004

'Shame to humiliate a man who has given so much'

'Shame to humiliate a man who has given so much'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

'Yes, Ronaldo won't play forever, unfortunately he doesn't score goals now, he's old, Portugal doesn't need Ronaldo (clapping emojis).'

Euro 2016: Ronaldo, Nani power Portugal into final

Euro 2016: Ronaldo, Nani power Portugal into final

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani struck in quick succession early in the second half to fire Portugal to a 2-0 win over Wales in the first Euro 2016 semi-final on Wednesday. After a tense and tactical first half, Ronaldo broke the deadlock five minutes after the re-start when he leapt majestically to head Raphael Guerreiro's pinpoint cross into the net following a short corner.

Jubilant Portugal fans hit the streets after Euro triumph

Jubilant Portugal fans hit the streets after Euro triumph

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Portugal erupted into jubilation on Sunday as the country defeated France to win the Euro 2016, its first major international soccer championship.

Euro qualifiers PIX: England, Portugal, France win big

Euro qualifiers PIX: England, Portugal, France win big

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

A round-up of Saturday's Euro 2020 qualifying matches.

Why Portugal coach won't discuss Ronaldo...

Why Portugal coach won't discuss Ronaldo...

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Portugal coach Fernando Santos hauled off Ricardo Quaresma after the winger failed to follow his tactical instructions as they struggled to make their domination count in a 0-0 draw with Austria at Euro 2016 on Saturday.

Stumbling Portugal prove critics right

Stumbling Portugal prove critics right

Rediff.com10 Jun 2012

When Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo tore off his armband after losing 1-0 to Germany in their opening Euro 2012 Group B game on Saturday, the frustration summed up all that is wrong with his team.

Why Ronaldo's presence is a threat to Portugal...

Why Ronaldo's presence is a threat to Portugal...

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Portugal star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo's presence makes the team a potential target for terror attacks during Euro 2016, said coach Fernando Santos.

'Cristiano Ronaldo is a phenomenon, a legend'

'Cristiano Ronaldo is a phenomenon, a legend'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo said he was living a "beautiful moment" after becoming the first player to score in five men's World Cups as he helped Portugal to a 3-2 victory over Ghana.

Fair play may be needed to split Spain and Portugal

Fair play may be needed to split Spain and Portugal

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

The disciplinary records of Spain and Portugal could be used to decide the winners of the World Cup's Group B if they both win by the same scoreline in their final qualification matches on Monday.

PHOTOS: Smalling smiling after England sink Portugal

PHOTOS: Smalling smiling after England sink Portugal

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

England defender Chris Smalling headed the only goal with five minutes left as they beat 10-man Portugal 1-0 in a turgid Euro 2016 warm-up match at Wembley in London, on Thursday.

Asian Champions League: Neymar no distraction for Mumbai City FC

Asian Champions League: Neymar no distraction for Mumbai City FC

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Mumbai City made their debut in the competition last year but were eliminated in the group phase, twice losing heavily to Saudi side Al-Shabab.

Like him or not, Ronaldo is still indispensable for Portugal

Like him or not, Ronaldo is still indispensable for Portugal

Rediff.com22 May 2018

Love him or loathe him, there is no denying that Cristiano Ronaldo has had a profound effect on Portugal's national team since making his debut against Kazakhstan in August 2003.

Flashback PHOTOS: Semi-finalists Portugal at the Euros

Flashback PHOTOS: Semi-finalists Portugal at the Euros

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Here is a look at what happened in their previous Euro semis...

Ronaldo breaks lockdown rules, trains in Portugal

Ronaldo breaks lockdown rules, trains in Portugal

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner returned to his homeland prior to the COVID-19 pandemic shutting down football around the world.

European football has lost a lot of quality: Ronaldo

European football has lost a lot of quality: Ronaldo

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo said there is no chance of him playing club football in Europe again and that the Saudi Arabian league is better than Major League Soccer.

PHOTOS: Fernandes finally steps out of Ronaldo's shadow

PHOTOS: Fernandes finally steps out of Ronaldo's shadow

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Portugal's Bruno Fernandes has long played second fiddle to team mate Cristiano Ronaldo but on Monday he stepped out of the superstar's shadow by scoring two goals to steer his team past Uruguay and into the World Cup Round of 16.

Ronaldo clinches first title at Al-Nassr

Ronaldo clinches first title at Al-Nassr

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo guided nine-man Al-Nassr to their first ever Arab Club Champions Cup title after scoring twice in a 2-1 extra-time win.

NCB busts Zambada, biggest LSD cartel on darknet, arrests 3

NCB busts Zambada, biggest LSD cartel on darknet, arrests 3

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

The Narcotics Control Bureau on Tuesday claimed to have busted the "biggest" darknet-based LSD cartel operating in India with the seizure of more than 13,000 blots and Rs 26 lakh in cash and the arrest of three persons.

Bobby Charlton: Manchester United's greatest and most beloved!

Bobby Charlton: Manchester United's greatest and most beloved!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Dignified, unassuming and regarded as Manchester United's greatest ever servant, Bobby Charlton appeared 758 times for the club, scoring 249 goals

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.

Euro qualifiers: Ronaldo helps Portugal overcome Armenia

Euro qualifiers: Ronaldo helps Portugal overcome Armenia

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

Cristiano Ronaldo scrambled a second-half goal to give Portugal an uninspiring 1-0 win over Armenia in their Euro 2016 qualifier on Friday in Faro.

Another record for goal-machine Ronaldo

Another record for goal-machine Ronaldo

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

He scored his first World Cup goal in 2006 and consistently found the next in consecutive World Cups.

Mumbai City ready for Asian CL but focus on Saudi clubs

Mumbai City ready for Asian CL but focus on Saudi clubs

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Al-Nassr are one of 40 clubs from 20 leagues across the confederation drawn in 10 groups to face one another from Monday, with only the winners guaranteed to advance to the knockout rounds in the quest for the top prize of US$4 million.

Euro 2016: Portugal defender Pepe misses training

Euro 2016: Portugal defender Pepe misses training

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Portugal defender Pepe missed a training session on Monday as a precaution after suffering a problem with his thigh, a team spokesman told reporters. "Pepe has a muscle pain in his thigh and is not going to train today as a precaution," the spokesman said.

World Cup PIX: Brilliant Cavani brace earns Uruguay win over Portugal

World Cup PIX: Brilliant Cavani brace earns Uruguay win over Portugal

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

Uruguay forward Edinson Cavani scored twice to earn the South Americans a 2-1 win over European champions Portugal in their World Cup round of 16 clash on Saturday and set up a quarter-final against France.

Portugal 'Czech' into quarters

Portugal 'Czech' into quarters

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

Cristiano Ronaldo, tipped by many to become Euro 2008's player of the tournament, scored one goal and made another to give Portugal a 3-1 win over Czech Republic in Group A on Wednesday.

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.