Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a record-breaking performance as Portugal thrashed Uzbekistan 5-0 in their Group K clash at the FIFA World Cup 2026, strengthening their position in the race for the knockout stage. The 41-year-old forward scored twice in Houston, becoming the first player in football history to score in six different FIFA World Cups. The […]
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Ronaldo silences critics as Portugal thump Uzbekistan
Cristiano Ronaldo announced his arrival at the 2026 World Cup with two goals as Portugal ignited their campaign with a 5-0 thrashing of Uzbekistan. Portugal and Ronaldo were heavily criticised after an uninspiring 1-1 draw in their Group K opener against DR Congo, but they came alive under the roof at the Houston Stadium on […]
Germany maintain winning run as Portugal, Belgium claim warm-up victories
Germany earned a 2-1 victory over World Cup co-hosts United States in their final warm-up match in Chicago on Saturday, while there were also victories for Portugal and Belgium as teams fine-tune ahead of the tournament’s kickoff next week. It was the ninth win in a row for four-time world champions Germany, who are looking […]
Portugal parliament backs parental consent bill for teens on social media
LISBON: Portugal parliament has approved a bill requiring children aged 13 to 16 to obtain explicit parental consent before accessing social media platforms, marking one of Europe’s first legislative steps to impose such restrictions. The bill, passed on its first reading by 148 votes to 69 with 13 abstentions, aims to protect minors from cyberbullying, […]
Portugal approves Burqa and Niqab ban with heavy fines
Portugal’s parliament approved a bill banning face veils like burqas and niqabs in most public spaces. The bill targets veils worn for gender or religious reasons, especially by Muslim women. It proposes fines between 200 and 4,000 euros for violators. Those forcing others to wear face veils could face up to three years in prison. […]
Ronaldo still ‘very important’ for Portugal, says Martinez
Cristiano Ronaldo remains a “very important” player for Portugal, coach Roberto Martinez said on Sunday after the veteran striker scored a second successive brace in Euro 2024 qualifying against Luxembourg. The 38-year-old opened the scoring for the Euro 2016 winners by turning in Nuno Mendes’ header and slotted home another in the 31st minute as […]
Morocco joining Spain, Portugal in football’s 2030 World Cup bid
The announcement on Tuesday, which raises further doubts over Ukraine’s participation in the bid, was made through a statement signed by King Mohammed VI and read at a meeting of the Confederation of African Football. A spokesman for the Spanish football federation told AFP it would meet with its Portuguese and Moroccan counterparts in Kigali […]
Benfica president steps aside after fraud arrest
Two days after his arrest on suspicion of fraud, Luis Filipe Vieira stepped aside as Benfica president on Friday. “In view of the events of the last few days,” he said in a message read by his lawyer. “I am suspending my duties as president of Benfica with immediate effect.” For the time being club […]
Germany bans most travel from Portugal, Russia over variant
Germany on Friday classed Portugal and Russia as so-called coronavirus variant countries, banning most arrivals from both nations. From Tuesday, only citizens and residents of Germany will be allowed in from the two countries, with air, rail and bus companies prohibited from transporting other passengers. Those allowed to enter from Russia and Portugal will be […]
Relentless Ronaldo makes Portugal believe again before Belgium
Portugal felt the full range of emotions during the Euro 2020 group stage and with Cristiano Ronaldo in the groove again, they can really begin to believe. After scoring three late goals to beat Hungary, Portugal were shaken by a 4-2 loss to Germany, only for a 2-2 draw against France to restore morale and […]