Portugal

CR7's set-piece fixation hurting Portugal

One question stands out after Portugal's 0-0 draw with Austria on Saturday -- does Cristiano Ronaldo have to take every single free kick and penalty?
19 June 2016, 18:00 PM

[WATCH] Ronaldo misses penalty as Portugal held by Austria

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, winning a record 128th cap, missed a penalty and had a late headed effort disallowed for offside as they were held 0-0 by Austria at Euro 2016 on Saturday for their second straight draw.
18 June 2016, 21:04 PM

Portugal, Belgium looking for spark

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal will attempt to reignite their flagging Euro 2016 campaign against Austria on Saturday, while Belgium hope to breathe life into their title bid after a terrible start.
18 June 2016, 11:15 AM

Santos defends Ronaldo reaction after Iceland draw

Portugal coach Fernando Santos rubbish suggestions Cristiano Ronaldo refused to shake hands with Iceland players after his side's disappointing 1-1 draw at Euro 2016.
15 June 2016, 05:46 AM

Portugal held by gritty Iceland

Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal are held by European Championship debutants Iceland as the superstar forward failed to score on a night he equalled his country's appearance record.
14 June 2016, 22:03 PM

Hodgson defends England's toiling trio

England manager Roy Hodgson is forced to defend his tactics after his side narrowly edge 10-man Portugal 1-0 in their final warm-up game prior to Euro 2016.
3 June 2016, 06:15 AM

Ronaldo enters last chance saloon for Euro glory

For a player that has won almost everything on an individual and collective level, the one honour that agonisingly evades Cristiano Ronaldo is an international trophy with Portugal.
16 May 2016, 05:29 AM

The end is in sight for Ronaldo at Real Madrid

Real Madrid’s Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo admits he doesn't know how long he will remain at the Santiago Bernabeu.
9 February 2016, 13:51 PM

Messi on Ronaldo: Envy is an ugly word

The Barcelona star Lionel Messi denies there is any jealousy between him and Cristiano Ronaldo, and praises the Real Madrid player's talents.
12 January 2016, 13:25 PM

Maushumi on her way to Lisbon from Pakistan

Bangladeshi diplomat Maushumi Rahman is now on her way to Lisbon from Pakistan to take up her new assignment in the country's Portugal mission.
7 January 2016, 14:51 PM

Pakistan shows no reason yet

Maushumi Rahman, counsellor (political) at Bangladesh High Commission in Islamabad, left Pakistan last night for Lisbon to take up her new assignment in the country's Portugal mission.
6 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Lionel Messi denies rivalry with Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo; coy over future Barcelona exit

Injured Barcelona star Lionel Messi has failed to rule out leaving the Treble winners in the future, and has denied he is in competition with Ballon d'Or rival Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid.
23 October 2015, 04:18 AM

Cristiano Ronaldo wants to retire at Real Madrid - 'I can play until 40'

Cristiano Ronaldo says he still dreams of finishing his career at Real Madrid and can see himself playing until he is 40.
15 October 2015, 06:58 AM

Mourinho goes back to Porto as Chelsea seek comfort in Europe

In the midst of a frustrating start to the season, Jose Mourinho returns to Portugal on Tuesday as Chelsea face his old side FC Porto in the Champions League.
28 September 2015, 05:54 AM

Three killed in Portugal shooting

Three people, including two police officers, have been shot dead and another wounded after a domestic row in Portugal, media and officials say.
30 August 2015, 04:29 AM

Ronaldo, Lewandowski hit hat-tricks

Cristiano Ronaldo scores his third hat-trick in his last three games for club and country as Portugal held on with ten men for a crucial win in Group I.
14 June 2015, 04:45 AM

Andy Murray faces Joao Sousa in French Open second round

Andy Murray and Heather Watson face familiar opponents in the French Open second round on Thursday.
28 May 2015, 11:33 AM

Brain-controlled drone shown off

Technology that allows a drone to be piloted from the ground using only a person's brainwaves is demonstrated in Portugal
25 February 2015, 06:33 AM