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Liverpool's Portuguese forward Diogo Jota dies in car crash

Liverpool's Portuguese forward Diogo Jota dies in car crash

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

The regional fire department of Castille-Leon, where Zamora is located, said on its website a car crashed shortly after midnight on Thursday and burst into flames, with two men, aged 28 and 26, found dead.

'YNWA JOTA!!': Ronaldo, Salah, LeBron, lead tributes

'YNWA JOTA!!': Ronaldo, Salah, LeBron, lead tributes

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

'RIP Diogo. Condolences to his family and friends during this incredibly sad time,' former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard posted.

Portugal's Santos is their coach no more

Portugal's Santos is their coach no more

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

"In addition to the titles won, Fernando Santos became the coach with the most games and most victories," FPF said.

World Cup chit-chat: Ronaldo back in training with Portugal

World Cup chit-chat: Ronaldo back in training with Portugal

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

Cristiano Ronaldo, suffering with tendinosis around his left knee and an injury to his right thigh, trained with his Portugal team mates on Saturday for the first time since joining the World Cup squad 10 days ago.

Blatter apologises after furore over 'disrespectful' comments against Ronaldo

Blatter apologises after furore over 'disrespectful' comments against Ronaldo

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) and Real Madrid have responded angrily to comments from FIFA president Sepp Blatter that appeared to make fun of the Real and Portugal forward.

Euro final: Portugal boosted by return of Pepe to training

Euro final: Portugal boosted by return of Pepe to training

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Euro 2016 finalists Portugal received a boost on Saturday when central defender Pepe trained with his teammates and appeared to be free of any injury problems.

Portugal midfielder Tiago quits national team

Portugal midfielder Tiago quits national team

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

Portugal midfielder Tiago has decided to retire from international soccer citing personal reasons, the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) said on Monday.

Queiroz banned for insulting anti-doping agents

Queiroz banned for insulting anti-doping agents

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

Portugal suspended coach Carlos Queiroz for one month on Thursday and fined him 1,000 euros ($1,284) for insulting anti-doping agents before the soccer World Cup, but cleared him of obstructing anti-doping activity.

FPF probes Queiroz on alleged insults

FPF probes Queiroz on alleged insults

Rediff.com24 Jul 2010

The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) is investigating allegations that coach Carlos Queiroz insulted members of Portugal's anti-doping authority during the World Cup training camp in May, Secretary of State for Sports Laurentino Dias said.

Ronaldo hands Portugal shirt to Nelson Mandela

Ronaldo hands Portugal shirt to Nelson Mandela

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

Portugal winger Cristiano Ronaldo and coach Carlos Queiroz visited former South African president Nelson Mandela and offered him a team shirt with his name on the back, the Portuguese Football Federation said on Thursday.

Ronaldo ruled out of Bosnia World Cup playoff

Ronaldo ruled out of Bosnia World Cup playoff

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

Portugal winger Cristiano Ronaldo will miss the two-legged World Cup playoff against Bosnia, the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) said in a statement on Tuesday.

Mourinho-Madrid in verbal duel over Portugal job

Mourinho-Madrid in verbal duel over Portugal job

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

Jose Mourinho has said he was frustrated by what appeared to be Real Madrid's objections to his temporarily coaching the Portuguese national team for two Euro 2012 qualifiers next month

Real, Portugal clash over injured Ronaldo

Real, Portugal clash over injured Ronaldo

Rediff.com8 Nov 2009

A row has broken out between Real Madrid and the Portuguese Football Federation over whether injured forward Cristiano Ronaldo should be called up for the two-legged World Cup playoff against Bosnia.

Scolari doesn't rule out England job

Scolari doesn't rule out England job

Rediff.com30 Jun 2006

Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari would not rule out being England manager one day, he said.

Benfica player tests COVID-19 positive

Benfica player tests COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Even as Portugal clubs began training last week and players found COVID-19 positive, the Portuguese government has issued guidelines for restart of the Primeira Liga.

Portugal back Figo's campaign for top job at FIFA

Portugal back Figo's campaign for top job at FIFA

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Luis Figo's decision to enter FIFA's presidential election has received a positive reaction in his native Portugal even though he faces a seemingly impossible task to unseat incumbent Sepp Blatter in May.