Fernando Santos has officially been sacked as Portugal coach after he failed to lead his country past the the quarter-finals of the World Cup. · Won Euro 2016· Struggled at Euro 2020 and World Cup 2022· Cristiano Ronaldo drama overshadowed Qatar campaignWHAT HAPPENED? After eight years in charge and victory at Euro 2016, the 68-year-old has now left the job. He failed to repeat...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo seemingly confirmed his international retirement in an Instagram post on Sunday after World Cup heartbreak against Morocco. WHAT HAPPENED? Portugal crashed out of the World Cup with a shock loss to Morocco in the quarter-finals on Saturday. Veteran striker Ronaldo was a second-half substitute but failed to make an impact and Portugal left Qatar with a whimper. The striker ha...Full Story »

Ronaldo was dropped from the Portugal side to face Switzerland in the last-16 following a bust-up with manager Fernando Santos. Georgina Rodriguez did not look impressed after Cristiano Ronaldo was named on the bench again Georgina criticised Fernando Santos for dropping Ronaldo Credit: AFP Ronaldo has started consecutive Portugal games on the bench Credit: Getty The striker reacted badly to...Full Story »

Coach Walid Regragui hailed Morocco as the “Rocky of this World Cup” after they made history by becoming the first African team to reach the semi-finals.The Atlas Lions followed up their victories over Belgium and Spain by defeating Portugal 1-0 in the quarter-finals thanks to a goal from Youssef En-Nesyri.Roared on by their passionate supporters in Al Thumama Stadium, Morocco defied...Full Story »

Morocco stunned Portugal to become the first African team to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup.Youssef En-Nesyri’s header three minutes before half-time was the only goal of a 1-0 victory that was greeted with jubilation by the massed ranks of Morocco fans in the Al Thumama Stadium.Cristiano Ronaldo was again left out of the starting line-up but came on early in the second half for hi...Full Story »

Pepe scored in Portugal's 6-1 last-16 win over Switzerland The World Cup quarter-finals continue on Saturday and our tipster Jones Knows takes to the prediction chair to dig out some juicy betting angles. Morocco vs Portugal, Saturday 3pm Morocco's defensive numbers at this World Cup are nothing short of sensational. They have yet to concede a goal from an opposition player - their only goal ...Full Story »

Rui Patricio's wife is a professional sexologist and has urged the Portugal squad to masturbate before matches to improve their performances at the World Cup Rui Patricio's wife is a steamy sexologist who actively encourages masturbation (Image: INSTAGRAM@vera.r.patricio) They say to win a World Cup a team needs to come together … quite literally in Portugal's case. The wife of Portugal...Full Story »

She was seen in the Lusali Stadium wearing a black dress and jacket while holding a luxury handbag. Georgina Rodriguez came to support Cristiano Ronaldo as Portugal took on Switzerland Credit: PA But Georgina did not see Ronaldo from the start as he was on the bench Credit: EPA Georgina will be hoping her partner comes on or it could be a wasted trip for the Argentine Credit: Getty Cristiano...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo’s role for the remainder of the World Cup is something that has to be “defined”, Portugal boss Fernando Santos said after dropping his captain for their emphatic last-16 win over Switzerland.The 37-year-old was only named on the bench as Benfica forward Goncalo Ramos hit a hat-trick on his full debut to secure a comfortable 6-1 victory and set up a quarter-fin...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo’s replacement Goncalo Ramos marked his first Portugal start with a stunning hat-trick as Fernando Santos’ side hit Switzerland for six on their way to the World Cup quarter-finals.The 37-year-old recently left Manchester United under a cloud and has at times cast a shadow over his team in Qatar, where his manager expressed unhappiness about his reaction to being sub...Full Story »

  Cristiano Ronaldo is at risk of being stripped of Portugal’s captaincy ahead of the country’s World Cup Round of Last 16 knockout tie against Switzerland on Tuesday. That’s according to a recent report from the Guardian, who claims the 37-year-old’s behaviour following Portugal’s 2-1 group game defeat against South Korea has left manager Fernando Santos...Full Story »

GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ headed to the beach in Qatar this week after arriving to support partner Cristiano Ronaldo. The 28-year-old missed the start of the tournament, but has since jetted to the Middle East with their five kids to cheer on her man. Georgina Rodriguez headed to the beach in Qatar While ex-Manchester United star Ronaldo, 37, is busy training with his Portugal team-mates, Georgina h...Full Story »

AL RAYYAN, Qatar -- Cristiano Ronaldo was "insulted" by South Korea player Cho Gue-sung as he left the pitch, according to Fernando Santos, as the Portugal coach sought to defend the striker's frustrated reaction to being substituted. Ronaldo appeared to have a verbal exchange with Cho as he walked towards the benches and then put his finger to his mouth. The 37-year-old looked unhappy at th...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo could miss Portugal's final World Cup group stage game against South Korea on Friday. · Ronaldo missed training on Wednesday· Santos unsure if he will play against Korea· Portugal already through to last 16WHAT HAPPENED? Portugal coach Fernando Santos confirmed that the attacker's availability for the Group H match is in doubt after he missed training on Wedne...Full Story »

Bruno Fernandes says it does not matter who scored Portugal’s opener in a 2-0 victory over Uruguay that secured their place in the World Cup knockout phase.It initially looked as though Cristiano Ronaldo had drawn level with Portugal’s record World Cup goalscorer Eusebio when he rose to try and head in Fernandes’ 54th-minute cross.But replays showed that the Portugal captain, w...Full Story »

Bruno Fernandes scored both goals as Portugal booked their place in the World Cup knockout phase with a 2-0 victory over Uruguay at Lusail Stadium.It initially looked as though Cristiano Ronaldo had drawn level with Portugal’s record World Cup goalscorer Eusebio when he rose to try and head in Fernandes’ 54th-minute cross.But replays showed that the Portugal captain, who has scored e...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo ‘takes Portugal squad for dinner and picks up the bill’ after Man Utd axe drama Ronaldo - sat at the back next to ex-United team-mate Diogo Dalot - reportedly picked up the bill at a team dinner United's decision to get rid of Ronaldo came after his explosive sit-down interview with SunSport columnist and TalkTV main man Piers Morgan. Five-time Ballon d'Or winner...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today. Time for the main course.England vs. USA on Friday   Ronaldo reaction at 98"mins   Portugal 3-2 Ghana   For The First Time Since 2015 - "FC BARCELONA" Won a Game Against "BAYERN MUNICH" at The Camp Nou.   Steven Gerrard Watching Inaki William's Slip Like:   TAG A CRISTIANO RONALDO FAN & SAY "SIIIUU 6   Let's Ta...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo made history Thursday as the first male player to score in five World Cups in Portugal's opening game in Qatar against Ghana. The Portugal captain scored in the 65th minute from the penalty spot -- the 118th goal for his country -- to open the scoring at Doha's Stadium 974. Portugal went on to win 3-2 as goals from Joao Felix and Rafael Leao helped them weather two late effo...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo insisted his chapter at Manchester United was “closed” after he made World Cup history just two days after severing ties at Old Trafford to help Portugal beat Ghana 3-2 in their opening Group H match.Ronaldo, who is a free agent after his acrimonious break-up with United, became the first man to score in five World Cup final tournaments when he tucked away Portugal&...Full Story »