Cristiano Ronaldo, 32, was released from Portugal’s squad late Wednesday after their defeat on penalty kicks to Chile in the Confederations Cup semifinals in Russia. It is not clear whether Ronaldo travelled to the US Wednesday night. But there are indications that he may have arrived in the US as he published his photograph with […]
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Claudio Bravo was the hero of the night as he made three penalty saves, ensuring that Chile defeated Portugal 3-0 in a penalty shootout to reach the Confederations Cup final on Wednesday. Bravo, who missed the first two games because of injury, stopped penalties by Ricardo Quaresma, Joao Moutinho and Nani, sending Chile to its […]
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Chile and Germany have booked their tickets for the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup in Russia. Chile will meet Portugal in the first semi-final on Wednesday after grinding a draw against Australia in the last Group B match at Otkrytiye Arena in Moscow Sunday evening. Germany had an easier ticket, beating hard-fighting Cameroon 3-1, with […]
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Portugal and Mexico have booked their places in the semifinal stage of the ongoing FIFA Confederation Cup taking place in Russia. Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal teammates made it look so easy as the European champions comfortably dispatched New Zealand 4-0 to reach the Confederations Cup semi-finals on Saturday. Ronaldo, who is Portugal’s all-time leading […]
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal was enough to secure victory for Portugal, who faced a resilient Russia side. Portugal Coach, Fernando Santo said: “In the first half, we played very well, with a lot of personality,’’ he said. “I warned the players at half-time there would be a change though, and Russia pressured us well in the […]
Continue ReadingA Portugal side without their talismanic attacker Cristiano Ronaldo, was able to surmount France, the host of the Euro 2016 tournament to win the competition.It was former Swansea striker Eder, who replaced Renato Sanches, that picked up the ball 25 yards out from fellow sub Joao Moutinho, battling off the challenge of Koscielny before striking […]
Continue ReadingCristiano Ronaldo’s thumping header, in the 50th minute of Portugal’s semifinal encounter with Wales, ensured that the former, defeated Wales 2-0 at the Stade De Lyon to get to the final of the Euro 2016 Championship, awaiting the winner between Germany and France. Ronaldo rose highest, to meet Guerreiro’s brilliant cross from the left, sending […]
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