Following their quarter-final World Cup exit, Portugal are set to sack Fernando Santos and appoint former Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho as their new manager. Morocco became the first African team to make the semi-finals in World Cup history when they knocked Portugal out of the World Cup and Portugal are now set to make huge changes. Mourinho has … Read More “Portugal approach former Manchester United boss to become their new manager” »
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Former Manchester United right-back Gary Neville has revealed it was ‘horrible’ watching his former team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo break down in tears following Portugal’s World Cup exit. Portugal crashed out of the World Cup last week following a 1-0 defeat to Morocco in the quarter-final stage of the tournament. “I do want to mention Cristiano Ronaldo … Read More “Gary Neville sends message to Cristiano Ronaldo after watching him cry following Portugal’s World Cup exit” »
Portugal head coach Fernando Santos has revealed he doesn’t regret not starting Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal’s 1-0 defeat to Morocco on Saturday. When asked about the decision to bench Ronaldo for the quarter final, Santos said after the defeat: “It had no impact on the team’s production. “The team was always united. I get the … Read More “‘I don’t regret it’ – Portugal boss explains why he was right to bench Cristiano Ronaldo against Morocco” »
Portugal legend Luis Figo has reacted to Portugal’s quarter-final defeat to Morocco on Saturday. A goal from Youssef En Nesyri was enough for Morocco to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup and put an end to the Portuguese dream. According to former Barcelona and Real Madrid winger Luis Figo, Portugal head coach Fernando Santos was wrong to bench Portugal … Read More “Portugal legend Figo claims it’s impossible for Portugal to win the World Cup without this player” »
Nigel de Jong has hit out at Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Dalot and their Portugal teammates for being ‘really complacent’ after they were knocked out of the World Cup by underdogs Morocco on Saturday. Morocco upset the odds to beat Portugal and reach the World Cup semi-finals and will play defending champions France for a place … Read More “Nigel de Jong reveals what Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot failed to do against Morocco” »
Graeme Souness was full of praise for Morocco following their 1-0 victory over Portugal in the quarter-finals of the World Cup, just days after dumping Spain out of the World Cup. Morocco became the first African side to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup following the victory over Portugal on Saturday. “It is part … Read More “Graeme Souness gives his verdict after Morocco dump Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot out of the World Cup” »
Former Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo took his Portugal teammates out for dinner at the recently opened Tatel de Doha restaurant on Al Maha Island, according to media outlet El Espanol via Daily Mail. The 37 year old Portugal international, who is now a free agent after his Manchester United contract was cancelled, reportedly foot … Read More “Cristiano Ronaldo takes Portugal team-mates out for dinner and foots the bill” »
Portugal manager Fernando Santos has lavished praise on Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo after he scored a brace in Portugal’s 4-0 victory over Switzerland in the UEFA Nations League on Sunday. “The captain [Ronaldo] is the best in the world. He arrives,” Santos said at his press conference. “When you say he’s the best in the … Read More ““He’s the ultimate example, the best in the world” – Manchester United star hailed after scoring brace in UEFA Nations League” »