Cristiano Ronaldo happy again with Portugal’s national team
March 27, 2023 GMTCristiano Ronaldo is feeling at home again.
It took only two games for him to make his peace with Portugal’s national team and show he is not done impressing at the international level just yet.
Ronaldo nets 121st, 122nd goals as Portugal routs Luxembourg
March 26, 2023 GMTLUXEMBOURG (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice to lead a 6-0 rout of Luxembourg in European Championship qualifying as the Portugal star added to his records for international goals and appearances on Sunday.
Ronaldo sets record for most appearances, Portugal wins
March 23, 2023 GMTLISBON, Portugal (AP) — It didn’t take long for Cristiano Ronaldo to put the World Cup disappointment behind him.
Back as a starter with Portugal’s national team, Ronaldo became the most-capped player in men’s international soccer on Thursday, scoring twice in a 4-0 rout of Liechtenstein in 2024 European Championship qualifying.
Portugal back with Martínez as coach, Ronaldo in the squad
March 22, 2023 GMTIt’s a new era for Portugal as it begins European Championship qualifying under a new coach and with Cristiano Ronaldo far away from soccer’s biggest stadiums.
Portugal starts its Euro 2024 qualifying campaign at home against Liechtenstein in Group J on Thursday, with Roberto Martínez debuting as coach and Ronaldo still in the squad.
Morocco joining Spain and Portugal in 2030 World Cup bid
March 14, 2023 GMTKIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — Morocco will join Spain and Portugal in a bid to host the 2030 World Cup, the African nation announced Tuesday.
The announcement, which raises further doubts over Ukraine's participation in the bid, was made through a statement signed by King Mohammed VI and read at a meeting of the Confederation of African Football.
Haiti, Portugal qualify for Women’s World Cup for 1st time
February 22, 2023 GMTAUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Haiti and Portugal qualified for the FIFA Women's World Cup finals for the first time after winning playoff matches Wednesday in New Zealand.
Carole Costa scored a 94th-minute clincher in Portugal's 2-1 win over the Cameroon “Lionesses” who have reached the round of 16 at the last two World Cups.
Fernandez signing caps big-spending Chelsea’s latest spree
February 1, 2023 GMTChelsea completed another staggering spending spree by its new American ownership — more than $350 million this time — by signing Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez for a British-record fee on the final day of the January transfer window on Tuesday.
Chelsea brings in Gusto from Lyon as 16th signing of new era
January 29, 2023 GMTLONDON (AP) — Chelsea completed its 16th signing in two transfer windows since the club came under new ownership, bringing in France under-21 right back Malo Gusto from Lyon on Sunday.
The 19-year-old Gusto moves for a reported 26.3 million pounds ($32.5 million) and will finish the season on loan at the French club where he has established himself as an attacking full back.
Cristiano Ronaldo makes big-money move to Saudi Arabian club
December 31, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo completed a lucrative move to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr on Friday in a deal that is a landmark moment for Middle Eastern soccer but will see one of Europe's biggest stars disappear from the sport's elite stage.
Portugal prepares for post-Ronaldo era after World Cup exit
December 11, 2022 GMTDOHA, Qatar (AP) — The fortunes of Portugal’s national team have been inextricably linked with Cristiano Ronaldo for nearly two decades.
Morocco’s tactical masterplan ignites unlikely World Cup run
December 11, 2022 GMTDOHA, Qatar (AP) — Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou leant back in his chair, shook his head and said: “Pinch me, I’m dreaming.”
Yes, Morocco really is in the World Cup semifinals.
Ronaldo says his dream of winning World Cup has ‘ended’
December 11, 2022 GMTDOHA, Qatar (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo said in a cryptic social media post that his dream of winning the World Cup with Portugal has ended, while stopping short of announcing his retirement from international duty.
Ronaldo fails again in likely last chance to win World Cup
December 10, 2022 GMTDOHA, Qatar (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo choked up with emotion as the tears ran down his cheeks. He momentarily covered his face with his hand, but couldn't hide his disappointment.
Portugal coach: Ronaldo did not threaten to leave World Cup
December 9, 2022 GMTDOHA, Qatar (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo did not threaten to leave the World Cup after being dropped from the starting lineup to play Switzerland in the round of 16, Portugal coach Fernando Santos said Friday.
Ronaldo, Portugal look to end Morocco’s World Cup run
December 9, 2022 GMTDOHA, Qatar (AP) — These really are pinch-yourself times for Morocco: A first-ever spot in the quarterfinals of a World Cup — the first to take place in the Arab world, no less — and now a meeting with Portugal and its superstar striker, Cristiano Ronaldo.
Morocco’s diaspora in Europe rallies behind World Cup squad
December 9, 2022 GMTBRUSSELS (AP) — As early customers warm themselves up with hot drinks at the Café Tetouan in downtown Brussels, owner Hicham Achrayah buys Morocco’s flags from a street vendor who stopped by on a cold winter morning.
Portugal stepping out of Ronaldo’s long shadow at World Cup
December 8, 2022 GMTDOHA, Qatar (AP) — To Bruno Fernandes, World Cup teammate Cristiano Ronaldo is the most famous athlete in sports.
Joao Felix has described Ronaldo as “irreplaceable.”