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Morocco to join Spain and Portugal's bid for FIFA World Cup 2030

Mar 15, 2023, at 06:39 pm

Rabat/UNI: King Mohammed VI of Morocco announced on Tuesday his country's decision to present a joint bid together with Spain and Portugal to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

Cristiano Ronaldo joins Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr after exit from Manchester United

Dec 31, 2022, at 03:05 pm

Riyadh: Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo has officially signed a contract with the Saudi football club Al Nassr, the Riyadh-based club says.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Morocco defeat Portugal 1-0 to reach semis

Dec 11, 2022, at 04:42 am

Doha/IBNS: In a historic match in the FIFA World Cup 2022, Morocco stunned Portugal 1-0 on Saturday, becoming the first African and Arab nation to reach the semi-finals.

'What a shame': Cristiano Ronaldo's partner reacts to Portugal manager's decision to bench him against Switzerland

Dec 08, 2022, at 03:45 am

Doha/IBNS: One of the finest footballers in the history of soccer, Cristiano Ronaldo was benched as Portugal squared off against Switzerland in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 matches on Tuesday.

Ronaldo's replacement Ramos scores hat-trick powering Portugal to reach FIFA World Cup quarterfinals

Dec 07, 2022, at 05:03 pm

Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo's replacement Goncalo Ramos ensured Portugal's convincing reach to the FIFA World Cup 2022 quarterfinals outplaying Switzerland 6-1 in the round of 16 encounter on Tuesday.

South Korea through to last 16 by beating Portugal 2-1

Dec 03, 2022, at 05:27 am

Al Rayyan/UNI: It was yet another memorable day for Asian football as South Korea roared from behind to beat European giant Portugal 2-1 in the

FIFA World Cup 2022: Portugal coach Santos satisfied with his team's performance

Nov 29, 2022, at 04:26 pm

Lusail/UNI: Portugal coach Fernando Santos celebrated his side's passage into the last 16 of the World Cup following their 2-0 win in the Lusail Stadium.

FIFA World Cup: Fernandes' double strike takes Portugal to last-16

Nov 29, 2022, at 03:54 pm

Lusail: Bruno Fernandes struck a second-half double for Portugal to avenge their 2018 defeat by Uruguay in the Group H match to join heavyweight duo France and Brazil in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16.

Portugal beat Ghana 3-2 as Ronaldo scores in 5th World Cup

Nov 25, 2022, at 02:38 pm

Doha: A controversial 63rd minute penalty by Cristiano Ronaldo put Portugal on the way to a 3-2 win over Ghana, with all the goals coming in the last half hour here on Thursday.

Spain, Portugal draw Nations League opener

Jun 03, 2022, at 05:18 pm

Madrid/UNI/Xinhua: Spain and Portugal drew their opening UEFA Nations League match 1-1 in Seville after a match in which both sides controlled one of the halves, with Spain on top for the first 45 minutes and Portugal in charge in the second.

Euro Cup: Defending champions Portugal crash out as Belgium seal berth in quarterfinals

Jun 28, 2021, at 04:19 pm

Seville/IBNS: Cristiano Ronaldo's journey in Euro Cup 2020 ended with disappointment as his Portugal crashed out of the tournament on Sunday, losing out to Belgium by one goal.

Euro Cup 2020: Portugal, Germany follow France to Round 16, Hungary out despite spirited performance

Jun 24, 2021, at 04:34 pm

Budapest/Munich/IBNS: Portugal and Germany advanced to the Round 16 of the Euro Cup 2021 after they drew against World Champions France and spirited Hungary respectively on Wednesday.

Uruguay beat Portugal to reach quarter final of FIFA World Cup

Jul 01, 2018, at 01:46 am

Sochi, Jun 30 (IBNS): Edinson Cavani's twin goals helped Uruguay to reach the quarter-final of the FIFA World Cup 2018 by beating Portugal at the Fisht Stadium here on Saturday.

Messi, Ronaldo face knockout challenges of FIFA World Cup today

Jun 30, 2018, at 11:02 am

Kazan/Sochi, Jun 30 (IBNS): In two separate matches on Saturday, Argentina's Lionel Messi and Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo will be in action in the knockout matches of the FIFA World Cup 2018.

FIFA World Cup: Iran-Portugal match drawn; Portugal enter last 16

Jun 26, 2018, at 10:49 am

Saransk, Jun 26 (IBNS): Portugal entered the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2018 after they drew a Group B match against Iran at the Mordova Arena here on Monday.

Ronaldo's solo goal helps Portugal beat Morocco 1-0

Jun 20, 2018, at 07:54 pm

Moscow, June 20 (IBNS); Riding on Christiano Ronaldo's solo goal, Portugal beat Morocco in a World Cup group stage match here on Wednesday.

Ronaldo renames history, becomes Europe's all-time leading scorer

Jun 20, 2018, at 07:18 pm

Moscow, June 20 (IBNS): As he hit an early goal during Portugal's match against Morocco on Wednesday, Christiano Ronaldo went down to the book uin history as he became the highest ever scorer in international football in Europe.

Ronaldo scores hat-trick as Portugal manages 3-3 draw with Spain

Jun 16, 2018, at 07:45 am

Sochi, June 16 (IBNS): A magical display by Christiano Ronaldo helped Portugal draw their first World Cup match with former champions Spain here on Friday.

Indian U-17 WC squad loses against Portugal's Estoril

May 01, 2017, at 10:11 pm

New Delhi, May 1 (IBNS) : The Indian -17 World Cup Squad lost 1-4 against Estoril in a practice match at the Jamor Stadium in Lisbon, Portugal on Monday.

Indian U-17 WC team loses against Portugal's Vitoria De Setubal

Apr 18, 2017, at 11:29 pm

New Delhi, Apr 18 (IBNS): The Indian U-17 World Cup Squad, currently on an exposure trip in Portugal, lost 2-1 against Vitoria de Setubal U-17 in their first practice match of the exposure trip at the Jose Mourinho Training Center in Troia, Lisbon on Tuesday.

Video Assistant Referees to be tested at FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2016

Dec 08, 2016, at 04:03 pm

Zurich, Dec 8 (IBNS): An important piece of history will be made at the FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2016 (Dec 8-18 in Yokohama and Osaka) with video assistance being used to support referees with “match-changing” decisions for the first time in a FIFA competition, an official release stated.

Portugal spoil France's party with extra-time win

Jul 11, 2016, at 02:22 pm

Saint-Denis , July 11 (IBNS) Portugal are UEFA EURO 2016 champions. The team that drew all three of their group games, that won only once inside 90 minutes all tournament, beat hosts France after extra time at Saint-Denis to get their hands on their first major trophy.

Portugal reach EURO final as Wales fairy tale ends

Jul 07, 2016, at 02:37 pm

Lyon, July 7 (IBNS) Cristiano Ronaldo scored one and set up the other as Portugal struck twice in four minutes early in the second half to book their place in the UEFA EURO 2016 final.

Draw specialists Portugal beat Poland on penalties

Jul 01, 2016, at 03:26 pm

Marseille, July 1 (IBNS) Portugal may still not have won a UEFA EURO 2016 game in 90 minutes, but they held their nerve in the penalty shoot-out to deny Poland and reach the semi-finals.

Quaresma snatches extra-time win for Portugal

Jun 26, 2016, at 02:49 pm

Lens Agglo, June 26 (IBNS) : Substitute Ricardo Quaresma turned in a rebound three minutes from the end of extra time as Portugal edged a tense encounter with Croatia to book a UEFA EURO 2016 quarter-final date with Poland.

Ronaldo rescues Portugal in Hungary thriller

Jun 23, 2016, at 06:27 pm

Lyon, Jun 23 (IBNS) Portugal will join Group F winners Hungary in the round of 16 after Cristiano Ronaldo averted disaster with a historic double to earn his side third place in a pulsating 3-3 draw.

Austria hold on after Ronaldo penalty miss

Jun 19, 2016, at 03:51 pm

Paris, Jun 19 (IBNS): Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty on his landmark night as Austria held on for a spirited Group F draw at Parc des Princes.

Ice-cool Iceland claim Portugal point

Jun 15, 2016, at 03:11 pm

Saint-Etienne, June 15 (IBNS) Iceland held Portugal to a 1-1 draw in their first ever major finals appearance, frustrating their illustrious opponents to claim a memorable opening point in UEFA EURO 2016 Group F.

Ronaldo downs Ghana but Portugal crash out

Jun 27, 2014, at 06:01 am

Brasilia, June 26 (FIFA.com/IBNS) Cristiano Ronaldo grabbed Portugal a 2-1 win over Ghana in Brasilia, but it was insufficient to keep them from crashing out of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil on goal difference.