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☆ Leave Ronaldo alone, says Portugal coach Santos ahead of quarter-final
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-09 | by ( Rohith Nair | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Later, the country's football federation had to publicly deny reports that their skipper had threatened to leave during the tournament after talking with Santos. "He (Ronaldo) has never told me he wanted to leave our national team. It's high time to leave Ronaldo alone and acknowledge what he has done for Portuguese football," Santos said. "But we had a normal conversation where I explained my viewpoints and, of course, he accepted. We had a frank and normal conversation."

☆ World Cup quarterfinals: Morocco on the verge of history against Portugal as Kylian Mbappé’s France face England
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-09 | by ( Alasdair Howorth | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

The Moroccans have become the darlings of the World Cup. At the first “Arab” World Cup, they became the first Arab nation to qualify for the quarterfinals of the World Cup and, as the first African side to qualify for the quarterfinals in over a decade, they represent so much more than just their own nation. Born in Madrid, Achraf Hakimi scored the goal to knock Spain out of the World Cup. No team has scored more than Portugal’s 12 at the World Cup, but will the unstoppable Portugal be able to beat the immovable Morocco? Mbappé has already surpassed Cristiano Ronalo's World Cup goal scoring record and is level with Lionel Messi on nine.

☆ Portugal young gun Ramos faces tough test from wily Saiss
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-08 | by ( Shady Amir | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Ramos, 21, made headlines when the teams were announced, picked to lead the attack in place of Portugal's all-time leading scorer Cristiano Ronaldo who was relegated to the bench. It did not take long for the youngster to become one of the biggest stories of the Qatar World Cup. Ramos made his debut in Portugal's 4-0 win over Nigeria in a warm-up game before the World Cup and played a total of 10 minutes as a substitute in two of the three group matches. Perhaps Ramos, who helped Benfica reach the Champions League last 16 this season, benefited from being the third striker in the squad behind Ronaldo and Andre Silva. He will now be firmly in the spotlight when Morocco coach Walid Regragui considers his tactics.

☆ Gonçalo Ramos: Meet the striker who replaced Cristiano Ronaldo and made World Cup history at Qatar 2022
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-07 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Not only was it his first start at Qatar 2022, the tournament’s first hat-trick, but Ramos’ three goals in this last-16 tie puts Ronaldo record in one-off World Cup games somewhat in the shade. Ronaldo has never scored in a World Cup knockout match, despite competing in five tournaments. Michael Steele/Getty ImagesBenfica CampusRamos is a product of the famous Benfica academy. Never gives up!” Ramos’ Benfica teammate Grimaldo told Marca. His trio of goals ensured Ramos became the first player to score a hat-trick in his first World Cup start since Miroslav Klose against Saudi Arabia in 2002.

☆ Analysis: 'Sorcerer' Ramos dazzles with hat-trick in first World Cup start
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-06 | by ( Karolos Grohmann | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Ramos could not have hoped for a more magical night in Qatar, having made his international debut only three days before the World Cup started. Ramos had only featured for 10 minutes in total in Portugal's World Cup group matches but earned a surprise start when Santos opted to leave the country's all-time top scorer Ronaldo on the bench and take a risk with the youngster. Ramos is neither the muscular package that is Ronaldo nor does he play as far forward as the Portugal captain. While thousands of fans at Lusail stadium repeatedly chanted 'Ronaldo' 'Ronaldo', hoping to see the superstar in action, Ramos became the first player to score a hat-trick in his first World Cup start since Germany's Miroslav Klose 20 years ago. But by then a new Portugal hero, no longer the sorcerer's apprentice, had stolen the show with a memorable performance.

☆ Croatia beats Japan on penalties to reach World Cup quarterfinals
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-05 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +28 min

CNN —Goalkeeper Dominik Livaković made himself a national hero as Croatia beat Japan on penalties 1-1 (3-1) to reach the World Cup quarterfinals. Marko Djurica/ReutersJapan’s heartbreakDespite its defeat, Japan can look back at an impressive World Cup campaign. They made history Thursday as the first all-female refereeing crew for a men's World Cup match. Mbappé was one of the leading stars of the team's World Cup triumph four years ago. He also became just the third goalkeeper to save three penalties in a single World Cup shootout.

☆ France reaches World Cup quarterfinals with 3-1 victory over Poland as Kylian Mbappé breaks Pelé’s record
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-04 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +30 min

CNN —France was made to work hard for its place in the World Cup quarterfinals, overcoming an improved Poland side 3-1 thanks to goals from Olivier Giroud and Kylian Mbappé. That is Mbappé’s fifth goal of Qatar 2022 and already his ninth World Cup goal overall, breaking Pelé’s record of seven World Cup goals scored before the age of 24. They made history Thursday as the first all-female refereeing crew for a men's World Cup match. Issei Kato/Reuters Kylian Mbappé scores his second goal on November 26, leading France to a 2-1 victory over Denmark. Mbappé was one of the leading stars of the team's World Cup triumph four years ago.

☆ USMNT’s youth and talent at Qatar 2022 bodes well for 2026 World Cup
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-04 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +31 min

The Netherlands knocked the USMNT out of the Qatar World Cup on Saturday. They made history Thursday as the first all-female refereeing crew for a men's World Cup match. Frappert became the first woman to referee a men's World Cup match. It was Morocco's first World Cup win since 1998 — and its third-ever at the tournament. Qatar is the first Islamic country to host a World Cup.

☆ Japan vs. Croatia: Samurai Blue aiming to reach World Cup quarterfinals for first time
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-04 | by ( Aimee Lewis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +31 min

CNN —In a World Cup of surprises, Japan has played a leading role in headline-making shock results. Croatia is a team undefeated in nine of its last 10 World Cup matches. They made history Thursday as the first all-female refereeing crew for a men's World Cup match. Frappert became the first woman to referee a men's World Cup match. It was Morocco's first World Cup win since 1998 — and its third-ever at the tournament.

☆ Ronaldo leads Portugal against South Korea after injury scare
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Portugal, needing only a draw to be sure of top spot in Group H and mindful of the risk of yellow-card suspensions in the next round, have brought Diogo Dalot and Antonio Silva into the defence. Matheus Nunes, Vitinha and Joao Mario come into the midfield in place of Bernardo Silva, William Carvalho and Bruno Fernandes -- who scored twice in the 2-0 win over Uruguay -- while Ricardo Horta replaces Joao Felix up front. South Korea's Portuguese coach Paulo Bento left out central defender Kim Min-jae, who was an injury doubt, and replaced him with Kwon Kyung-won, while Lee Jae-sung and Lee Kang-in were drafted into midfield. The Koreans, with one point so far, must beat Portugal and hope the result of Ghana's match with Uruguay goes their way in order to reach the last 16. TeamsSouth Korea: Kim Seung-gyu, Kim Moon-hwan, Kwon Kyung-won, Kim Young-gwon, Kim Jin-su, Lee Jae-sung, Lee Kang-in, Jeong Woo-yeong, Hwang In-beom, Son Heung-min, Cho Gue-sungPortugal: Diogo Costa, Diogo Dalot, Pepe, Antonio Silva, Joao Cancelo, Matheus Nunes, Ruben Neves, Vitinha, Joao Mario, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ricardo HortaWriting by William Schomberg and Anita Kobylinska; Editing by Ken FerrisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Fernandes double fires perfect Portugal through to World Cup last 16
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-28 | by ( Martin Petty | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

For a Portugal whose World Cup narrative has so far been crafted by the controversy and brilliance of Cristiano Ronaldo, the night belonged to Fernandes, who shone throughout and always looked threatening. The win was the third time at a World Cup that Portugal have won two successive group stage matches, and the previous two times led to streaks into the semi-finals. Fernandes played down talk of his starring role and said his focus was the next match against South Korea and getting a perfect nine points for Portugal. "Our objective is to think match after match and we have to do our best because we obviously want to win all the matches." Portugal were dangerous on the approach and controlled both flanks, with Bernardo Silva, Fernandes and an industrious Joao Felix combining well and each frustrated in their efforts to put Portugal ahead.

☆ Cristiano Ronaldo Kicks Off His Final World Cup With a Win
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-24 | by ( Joshua Robinson | Jonathan Clegg | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal celebrates with Joao Felix after scoring via a penalty during Portugal’s win over Ghana on Thursday. DOHA, Qatar–The most famous person at this World Cup is rapidly aging, stewing over the nightly news and currently unemployed. These are tough times to be Cristiano Ronaldo.

☆ Ronaldo breaks record as Portugal up and running with Ghana win
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

The bitter end to Ronaldo's second spell at Manchester United had dominated the build-up to the match in much the same way the forward seems to dominate the way Portugal play. Against Ghana, Ronaldo seemed to exert a planetary gravitational pull on the ball, with team mates seeking him out at every opportunity. Ronaldo closed his eyes as he waited to begin his run up, stuttered and smashed the ball into the net to the keeper's right. It is the 10th consecutive major tournament in which Ronaldo has found the net although Ghana coach Otto Addo was not in the mood to be charitable. There was to be no fairytale ending for the Ghanaians though and the night belonged to Ronaldo.

☆ Cristiano Ronaldo makes history as first man to score in five World Cups
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-24 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

Stadium 974, Doha, Qatar CNN —Cristiano Ronaldo became the first male player in history to score at five World Cups as he netted a penalty in Portugal’s 3-2 win against Ghana on Thursday. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner has scored in the previous four tournaments and now has eight World Cup goals to his name after converting the 65th minute spot kick. It was some welcome news for Ronaldo in a week in which Manchester United announced that the two parties had mutually agreed to end the forward’s contract with immediate effect after he gave an explosive TV interview. Ronaldo won the penalty he went on to score, getting his body in front of Mohammed Salisu and hitting the floor when he felt contact from behind. João Félix reestablished the lead and Rafael Leão added a third before Osman Bukari’s header gave Ghana a small chance of a comeback late on.

☆ Analysis: Amidst the circus, Ronaldo proves ringmaster yet again
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-24 | by ( Martyn Herman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

There had been talk that circus surrounding the five-time Ballon d'Or winner was distracting Fernando Santos's squad. Portugal's fans behind the goal sang his name and gave him another huge ovation when he was substituted in the 88th minute. It is easy to talk about Ronaldo in terms of statistics alone, with so many milestones chalked up. Ronaldo was locked in from the start, working tirelessly to find spaces in and around the massed Ghanaian defence. Importantly for Portugal's chances of going deep in Qatar, it was not just the Ronaldo show as his team mates, especially in the second half, took more responsibility.

☆ Cristiano Ronaldo, ținta ironiilor la EURO 2020. Ce au făcut suporterii belgieni după victoria cu Portugalia din optimi
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-28 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +2 min

Sursa foto: Getty ImagesCristiano Ronaldo, ținta ironiilor la EURO 2020. La finalul partidei, Cristiano Ronaldo nu s-a ferit să își arate dezamăgirea cauzată de rezultat, aruncând banderola de căpitan chiar pe gazon. Starul naționalei Portugaliei, campioana en-titre a Campionatului European, a devenit, însă, și ținta ironiilor. Cristiano Ronaldo a jucat doar patru meciuri la această ediție a Campionatului European, suficient, însă, pentru a marca cinci goluri și a doborî sau egala recorduri. De asemenea, Cristiano Ronaldo este singurul fotbalist din istorie care a jucat la cinci ediții ale Campionatului European.

Persons: Cristiano Ronaldo, Raphael Guerreiro, Felix, Michel Platini, iranianul Ali Organizations: European, Campionatului European, Juventus, EURO Locations: Portugalia, Belgia, Sevilla, Portugaliei, - titre

☆ Topul celor mai scumpi fotbaliști din lume în acest moment, conform CIES
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-08 | by ( Onixmedia Srl | ) diez.md time to read: +1 min

Topul celor mai scumpi fotbaliști din lume în acest moment, conform CIESÎn urma analizei Centrului Internațional pentru Studii Sportive, Phil Foden, jucătorul lui Manchester City este cel mai scump fotbalist din lume. Mijlocașul lui Manchester City este cotat la 190,9 milioane de euro. Mason Greenwood si Marcus Rashford, fotbaliștii lui Manchester United, sunt cotați la 178, respectiv la 159,1 milioane de euro. Erling Haaland este al patrulea în clasament, cu o valoare de 155,5 milioane, fiind de altfel cel mai valoros jucător din afara campionatului englez. Bruno Fernandes (154,3 milioane), Frenkie de Jong (138,7), Pedri Gonzales (133,2), Alphonso Davies (131,6), Joao Felix (127,8) și Mason Mount (123,6) sunt ceilalți jucători din top 10.

Persons: Phil Foden, Mason Greenwood, Marcus, Bruno Fernandes, Jong, Pedri, Alphonso Davies, Felix, Mason, Mbappe, Raheem Sterling, Federico Chiesa, Harry Kane Organizations: Sportive, Manchester City, Manchester United, Erling Locations: Pedri Gonzales, Mason Mount, Raheem

☆ "Băiatul de Aur" al naționalei Portugaliei Joao Felix se compară cu Cristiano Ronaldo
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-01 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +2 min

"Băiatul de Aur" al naționalei Portugaliei, Joao Felix, este unul dintre jucătorii de la care multă lumea așteaptă evoluții cât mai bune la Campionatul European din această vară. Atacantul de 21 de ani, care a debutat la prima reprezentativă a țării sale în iunie 2019, a cucerit inimele suporterilor lusitani, care deja îl compară cu marele Cristiano Ronaldo. "Va fi doar un Cristiano Ronaldo. Este un lucru minunat, atunci când ești comparat cu cel mai bun jucător din lume", a declarat Joao Felix. Joao Felix a câștigat deja un turneu cu selecționata Portugaliei – Liga Națiunilor, însă după această experiență pofta să cucerească trofee a devenit și mai mare.

Persons: Felix, Cristiano Ronaldo, Felix ., Fernando Santos, Ronaldo ., Fernando Santos . Joao Felix, Le, Apoi Organizations: EURO, Liga Națiunilor, European Locations: Portugaliei, Felix . Portugalia, - titre, Portugalia, Franța, Germania, Ungaria

☆ Selecționerul Fernando Santos a anunțat lista de 26 de jucători, care vor evolua la turneul final
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-21 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Naționala de fotbal a Portugaliei atacă Euro 2020 cu toate vedetele. Acesta din urmă are 38 de ani, fiind cel mai vârstnic jucător al selecționatei.La Euro 2020 a fost convocat și mijlocașul ofensiv Pedro Goncalves, care a fost golgheterul campionatului Portugaliei, cu 23 de goluri marcate, și a ajutat-o pe Sporting Lisabona să obțină titlul.Portugalia va disputa două meciuri amicale înaintea Campionatului European. Pe 4 iunie, trupa lui Fernando Santos va juca cu Spania, la Madrid, iar pe 9 iunie va întâlni Israelul la Lisabona. La Euro 2020, lusitanii au fost repartizați în Grupa C, poreclită „grupa morții”, în care vor înfrunta Germania, Franța și Ungaria.Campionatul European se va desfășura în perioada 11 iunie - 11 iulie. Meciurile vor fi transmise în direct de PRIME și Canal 5.

Persons: Fernando Santos, Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, Felix, Diogo Jota, fundașii Ruben Dias, Pepe, Pedro Organizations: fotbal, Portugaliei, Euro, Juventus Torino, Manchester United, Atletico Madrid, FC Liverpool, Manchester City, FC Porto ., Sporting Lisabona, Campionatului European, Canal Locations: Portugaliei, Spania, Madrid, Lisabona, lusitanii, Germania, Franța

☆ FC Liverpool și FC Porto s-au calificat în optimile Ligii Campionilor
▼ + stars: | 2020-12-02 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +2 min

Penultima etapă din faza grupelor a fost marcată de o surpriză de proporții, goluri spectaculoase, iar FC Liverpool și FC Porto au obținut calificarea în optimile competiției. A doua echipă calificată va fi decisă în meciul direct dintre Ajax și Atalanta, din ultima rundă. În grupa C, FC Porto este a doua echipă care a acces în următoarea fază a competiției. A fost a doua victorie a ucrainenilor în fața "galacticilor" în faza grupelor. Un alt meci mult așteptat de microbiștii din toată lumea a fost cel dintre Atletco Madrid și deținătoarea trofeului, Bayern Munchen.

Persons: D . Curtis Jones, Neco Williams, Andre Onana, Manor Solomon, . Spaniolii, Felix, Thomas Muller, Austriecii Organizations: Liga Campionilor, FC Liverpool, FC Porto, Ajax Amsterdam, Atalanta, Ajax, lusitană, Manchester City, Real Madrid, Borussia Monchengladbach, Internazionale Milano, Bayern Munchen, Lokomotiv Locations: Atalanta Bergamo, Midtjylland, Atalanta, Donețk, Kiev, Madrid, Atletico, Moscova

☆ These are the 20 best young soccer players on the planet right now
▼ + stars: | 2019-10-15 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Its previous winners include Lionel Messi, Wayne Rooney, and most recently Matthijs de Ligt. The shortlist has been cut down to a final 20, all of whom are listed below. Previous winners include Lionel Messi, Wayne Rooney, and most recently, Dutch defender Matthijs de Ligt, who scooped the award in 2018. However, he faces serious competition if he is to become the only player to win it twice in a row. Jadon Sancho, Joao Felix, and Vinicius Junior are three of the star-studded names to make the final 20.

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