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I deserve more Ballon d'Or awards than Messi: Ronaldo

I deserve more Ballon d'Or awards than Messi: Ronaldo

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

'I know that he has pushed me to be a better player and I have pushed him to be a better player as well.'

Fabiano hat-trick helps Brazil thump Portugal

Fabiano hat-trick helps Brazil thump Portugal

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

Brazil gave beleaguered coach Dunga some respite on Wednesday by thumping Portugal 6-2 in a friendly, helped by a hat-trick from striker Luis Fabiano. The five-times world champions had been held to 0-0 draws in their last three home games, against Argentina, Bolivia and Colombia, and had not scored in front of their own fans since last November.

Adriano in Brazil squad for Portugal game

Adriano in Brazil squad for Portugal game

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

Striker Adriano, who has been left out of Inter Milan's last two games for indiscipline, was named in Brazil's squad on Monday for this month's friendly against Portugal. World Player of the Year Kaka was also included by coach Dunga but Ronaldinho, who missed last month's World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Colombia, was again overlooked.

PHOTOS: Portugal book Euro ticket after Ronaldo brace, Irish celebrate

PHOTOS: Portugal book Euro ticket after Ronaldo brace, Irish celebrate

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

Portugal scored six goals against Bosnia including a Cristiano Ronaldo double to grab a ticket to the Euro 2012 finals while Ireland, Czech Republic and Croatia completed the lineup without the need for a frenzied finale to their playoff wins on Tuesday.

Maniche, Deco join Portugal injury list

Maniche, Deco join Portugal injury list

Rediff.com8 Oct 2008

Portugal midfielder Maniche and playmaker Deco have been ruled out of the next two World Cup Group One qualifiers in Sweden and Albania.

Denmark beat Portugal with late goal

Denmark beat Portugal with late goal

Rediff.com11 Sep 2008

Daniel Jensen's stoppage time winner gave Denmark a 3-2 victory in Portugal in a World Cup Group One qualifier on Wednesday that featured four goals in the closing seven minutes.

Lot at stake in final Euro qualifiers

Lot at stake in final Euro qualifiers

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

The largely predictable Euro 2012 qualifying tournament could throw up real late drama on Tuesday with France and Portugal involved in make-or-break matches.

Portugal Evora wins triple jump

Portugal Evora wins triple jump

Rediff.com21 Aug 2008

Portugal's Nelson Evora won gold in the men's triple jump on Thursday to add the Olympic title to the world title he won in Japan last year.

Football Focus: What Ozil must do to reclaim Arsenal starting spot?

Football Focus: What Ozil must do to reclaim Arsenal starting spot?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

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Europa League: Arsenal drawn with Eintracht Frankfurt

Europa League: Arsenal drawn with Eintracht Frankfurt

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

Manchester United, winners of the competition in 2017, will have a lot of travelling to do to Eastern Europe after being drawn alongside Kazakhstan side Astana, Serbia's Partizan Belgrade and Dutch side AZ Alkmaar.

Queiroz named Portugal coach

Queiroz named Portugal coach

Rediff.com11 Jul 2008

Manchester United assistant manager Carlos Queiroz has been appointed Portugal coach, the Portuguese Soccer Federation (FPF) said on Friday.

Portugal held by Northern Ireland

Portugal held by Northern Ireland

Rediff.com16 Nov 2005

World Cup qualifiers Portugal were held 1-1 by Northern Ireland.

Chelsea sign Portugal winger Deco

Chelsea sign Portugal winger Deco

Rediff.com1 Jul 2008

Chelsea signed Portugal's Brazilian-born playmaker Deco from Barcelona on Monday.

Euro 2020 postponed until 2021 by UEFA over coronavirus

Euro 2020 postponed until 2021 by UEFA over coronavirus

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

The Euro 2020 soccer Championship, trumpeted as a continent-wide feast of football from Dublin to Baku to mark UEFA's 60th anniversary, was postponed for a year on Tuesday as the coronavirus pandemic claimed its biggest sporting casualty yet. Europe's flagship tournament, staged every four years and second only to FIFA's World Cup in terms of prestige in soccer, will now be staged from June 11 to July 12, 2021.

Germany edge Portugal 3-2, in last four

Germany edge Portugal 3-2, in last four

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

Germany moved up a gear after some unconvincing group games to beat Portugal 3-2 on Thursday and advance to the semi-finals of Euro 2008.

Portugal keeper Carlos Gomes dies

Portugal keeper Carlos Gomes dies

Rediff.com18 Oct 2005

Gomes, who also played in Spain and Morocco, died after a long illness.

Swiss beat Portugal second string

Swiss beat Portugal second string

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

Switzerland notched their first win at a European Championship finals when it least mattered by beating a second-string side from Euro 2008 quarter-finalists Portugal 2-0 on Sunday.

Portugal rejects Salem's plea to be recalled

Portugal rejects Salem's plea to be recalled

Rediff.com15 Jun 2008

Hearing an application filed by Salem in which the gangster sought to be recalled claiming that the extradition conditions are being violated, Portugal's apex court said that his claims are yet to be ascertained. It, however, gave a clear warning to India that future requests will not be entertained easily if Salem's claim of violation of the conditions is found to be true.

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.

Portugal breeze to win over Turkey

Portugal breeze to win over Turkey

Rediff.com8 Jun 2008

Group A favourites Portugal made a winning start to Euro 2008, by beating Turkey 2-0 after the Czech Republic got the better of Switzerland 1-0 in the opener.

Brazil meet Portugal after Italy crash out

Brazil meet Portugal after Italy crash out

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

Brazil meet Portugal in a mouth-watering finale to the World Cup group matches on Friday after holders Italy were knocked out in a humiliating defeat by tournament debutants Slovakia. The miserable display by Italy, four times world champions, followed the earlier shaming of 2006 losing finalists France, who like their European neighbours finished the first round at the bottom of their group.

Portugal hammer seven past N Korea

Portugal hammer seven past N Korea

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Portugal enjoyed their biggest ever World Cup victory when they overwhelmed North Korea 7-0 in Group G on Monday to end the Asian side's hopes.

US suspends travel from Europe for 30 days amid coronavirus scare

US suspends travel from Europe for 30 days amid coronavirus scare

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The president said the European Union has "failed to take the same precautions" as his administration had implemented to contain the coronavirus outbreak.

PICS: Messi wins record sixth Ballon d'Or

PICS: Messi wins record sixth Ballon d'Or

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Megan Rapinoe earlier won the women's Ballon d'Or after leading the United States to a record-extending fourth World Cup title in France this year as they retained the trophy.

Dutch roar back as Greece sink Portugal again

Dutch roar back as Greece sink Portugal again

Rediff.com27 Mar 2008

The Netherlands staged a remarkable comeback to win 4-3 in Austria while European champions Greece beat Portugal 2-1 as all 16 Euro 2008 finalists contested friendlies on Wednesday. The Dutch were 3-0 down against Euro 2008 co-hosts Austria after 35 minutes but two late goals from strikers Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink and Klaas Jan Huntelaar gave them the win after they had clawed their way back into the match.

Soccer Transfers: Monaco sign Sevilla striker Ben Yedder

Soccer Transfers: Monaco sign Sevilla striker Ben Yedder

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Financial details of the deal were not disclosed but local media reported that Monaco paid Sevilla about 40 million euros ($44.71 million) to activate 29-year-old France international Ben Yedder's release clause.

Aishwarya first Indian to claim World title in motorsports

Aishwarya first Indian to claim World title in motorsports

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

Aishwarya Pissay became the first Indian to claim a world title in motorsports, annexing the FIM World Cup in the women's category after the final round of the championship.

Ronaldo uncertain; Bale, Neymar out to prove themselves

Ronaldo uncertain; Bale, Neymar out to prove themselves

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo's knee problem is getting better but he still might have to sit out their Champions League match at home to Atletico Madrid, coach Maurizio Sarri said on Monday.

Extras: Kosovo coach jokes about breaking Sterling's leg

Extras: Kosovo coach jokes about breaking Sterling's leg

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

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2018 WC qualifiers: Swiss stun Portugal; Otamendi equaliser saves Argentina

2018 WC qualifiers: Swiss stun Portugal; Otamendi equaliser saves Argentina

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Switzerland struck twice in quick succession to stun Euro 2016 champions Portugal 2-0 in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday and hand them a first competitive defeat in two years under coach Fernando Santos.

Russia, Sweden, Portugal at Euro; England out

Russia, Sweden, Portugal at Euro; England out

Rediff.com22 Nov 2007

Russia joined Sweden, Turkey and Portugal as the last four qualifiers for next year's European championship on Wednesday after England's hopes were shattered in a 3-2 defeat by Croatia at Wembley Stadium.

England, Portugal eye Euro berths

England, Portugal eye Euro berths

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

Nine teams are in contention to fill up the remaining four slots in the 2008 Euro qualifying tournament.

Meet the world's most expensive defender!

Meet the world's most expensive defender!

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Juventus announced the signing of Matthijs de Ligt, landing one of the most sought-after young players in world soccer from Ajax Amsterdam for 75 million euros ($84.39 million).

Ronaldo spares Portugal blushes in Euro 2008 tie

Ronaldo spares Portugal blushes in Euro 2008 tie

Rediff.com23 Aug 2007

Cristiano Ronaldo saved Portugal from an embarrassing defeat in Armenia on Wednesday while Belgium dented Serbia's hopes of reaching Euro 2008 with a 3-2 qualifying win.

Indian football team unbeaten in Portugal

Indian football team unbeaten in Portugal

Rediff.com30 Jul 2007

A goalless draw with GDR Monsanto enabled the Indians round off their tour of Portugal on an unbeaten note.

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