Portuguese Football in English
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Portuguese Abroad goals round-up: Fábio Silva punishes Bayern; Leão off the mark in Türkiye; Ronaldo hat-trick edges closer to 1,000; Varela keeps scoring in Italy; Mora on a roll at Roma; Gelson decisive for Olympiacos; Braga strikes in Edinburgh derby
The most eye-catching goal in the round-up this week was Fábio Silva's dramatic late equaliser to earn Borussia Dortmund a 2-2 draw at German...
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Cristiano Ronaldo free to play for Portugal after derisory suspension and fine for walking out on the squad
The latest episode on the Cristiano Ronaldo saga is soon to be concluded after the Portuguese Football Federation’s disciplinary council reportedly...
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“Mission accomplished” - Cristiano Ronaldo scores on Al Nassr return [video]
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Cristiano Ronaldo made a goalscoring return to domestic duties with the opener as Al Nassr coasted to a 3-0 victory over Al Diriyah in the Saudi...
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The Seleção Podcast: It didn’t have to end this way - Cristiano Ronaldo’s untimely exit from the Portugal training camp
In episode 120 of the Seleção podcast, host Danny Pinto is joined by Tom Kundert, founder of PortuGOAL.net, as they discuss the likely end of...
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It was not supposed to end this way
Cristiano Ronaldo brings the curtain down on his Portugal career A rift between new Portugal coach Jorge Jesus and captain Cristiano Ronaldo has led...
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Timeline leading to Cristiano Ronaldo “crisis” talks with Portugal national team management
The transition from the Portugal national football team containing its greatest ever player, Cristiano Ronaldo, to the Portugal national football...
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The Seleção podcast: Two wins… and drama
In episode 119 of The Seleção Podcast, host Danny Pinto is joined by Eric “The Portuguese Hammer” Vieira. They discuss the Jorge Jesus era getting...
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s extraordinary Portugal career
“I’ve never made it a secret I aim to be the best.” It is one of Cristiano Ronaldo’s most famous quotes. When it comes to the Seleção, at least,...
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Cristiano Ronaldo expects to retire next year: “It’s been 25 years of sacrifice”
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed he will likely retire at the end of the season. Ronaldo gave an interview to Vogue magazine in which...
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Jorge Jesus appointed new Portugal coach, increasing the likelihood of Ronaldo prolonging his international career
As has been widely speculated since Portugal’s defeat to Spain, which led Roberto Martínez to step down as Seleção coach, Jorge Jesus has been...
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Portugal 2-1 Croatia Player Ratings: Gonçalo Ramos and Cristiano Ronaldo rescue victory from jaws of defeat
The Seleção rode its defense, Diogo Costa heroics, and no small amount of luck to record an extraordinary 2-1 victory over Croatia in Toronto last...
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Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice as Al Nassr clinch Saudi title, Jesus confirms departure [video]
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Al Nassr 4-1 Damac Al Nassr are champions of Saudi Arabia after Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice to help Jorge Jesus’ side clinch the Pro League on...
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Ranking the contenders to replace Cristiano Ronaldo as Portugal’s striker after the World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo is gearing up for his last dance. The legendary Portuguese captain will step onto the storied World Cup stage for a...
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Saudi football in limbo as Cristiano Ronaldo strike goes on: detailing the Portugal captain’s grievances
Cristiano Ronaldo did not train with Al Nassr on Tuesday, following his decision not to play in the Saudi Arabian team’s clash at Al Riyadh on...
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Ronaldo cleared to play in Portugal’s World Cup openers
The exposition made by the Portuguese Football Federation to FIFA arguing against a potential three-match for Cristiano Ronaldo, ruling him out of...
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FPF prepares appeal as Ronaldo awaits decision after Dublin incident
The Portuguese Football Federation is preparing an appeal after Cristiano Ronaldo received a red card in the qualifier against the Republic of...
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Cristiano Ronaldo stuns Saudi Arabia with magical bicycle kick [video]
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Cristiano Ronaldo went viral again across the world on Saturday. However, following his well-publicised White House trip to the United States in...
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Brazil legend Zico: “If I was starting my career, Cristiano Ronaldo would be my reference”
Brazilian icon Zico says Cristiano Ronaldo would be the ideal footballer to use as a reference for a young player starting their career, as he...
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Focus on Ronaldo’s role intensifies as Portugal clinch place at World Cup 2026 in style without their captain
Portugal qualified for their 14th major tournament in a row last night, rubber-stamping their place at World Cup 2026 in style with a 9-1 trouncing...
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Republic of Ireland 2-0 Portugal - Ronaldo sent off as the Seleção stall in the World Cup qualifiers
Portugal’s quest to qualify for the 2026 World Cup continues after a disappointing 2-0 defeat against Republic of Ireland. Cristiano Ronaldo was...