Portugal

No pressure to pass to Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo: Francisco Conceicao

Cristiano Ronaldo (left) and Francisco Conceicao of Portugal reacting during the 1-1 World Cup draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo at NRG Stadium in Houston on June 17, 2026.

World Cup duties no barrier to players’ pursuit of lucrative moves

Spain's Marc Cucurella was unveiled as a Real Madrid player just hours before his side's opening match against Cape Verde.

Portugal seek sharper edge against Uzbekistan after blunt World Cup start

Portugal will look to Cristiano Ronaldo to step up.

Portugal's Conceicao eyes different World Cup story than father's 2002 exit

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Portugal v Nigeria - Estadio Dr. Magalhaes Pessoa, Leiria, Portugal - June 10, 2026 Portugal's Francisco Conceicao celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Rodrigo Antunes

Dalot hits back at Portugal critics, defends Ronaldo

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Portugal Press Conference - The Gardens North County District Park, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, U.S. - June 20, 2026 Portugal's Diogo Dalot during press conference REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli

Portugal tuning out ‘noise’ as Cristiano Ronaldo criticism mounts at World Cup: Ruben Dias

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Portugal Training - Gardens North County District Park, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, U.S. - June 19, 2026 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo during training REUTERS/Marco Bello

Postcard from Houston

My 15-hour chase for greatness across 2 cities for Messi-Ronaldo at the World Cup

Argentina forward Lionel Messi controls the ball before scoring his team's third goal as Algeria defender Rayan Ait-Nouri pursues him during the World Cup holders' 3-0 win on June 16.

Portugal need to find their World Cup mojo after lacklustre display

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group K - Portugal v DR Congo - Houston Stadium, Houston, Texas, U.S. - June 17, 2026 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo applauds their fans after the match REUTERS/Phil Noble

ST at the World Cup

Messi 3, Ronaldo 0: Portugal star feels the blues after draw with DR Congo

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo looks dejected after the match against DR Congo.

Proud Cannavaro sees positives as Uzbekistan lose 3-1 to Colombia

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group K - Uzbekistan v Colombia - Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico - June 17, 2026 Uzbekistan coach Fabio Cannavaro reacts REUTERS/Eloisa Sanchez

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