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Portugal trains in rain in Russia, Cristiano Ronaldo participates

Portugal held its first training session in Russia on Sunday in preparation for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, with superstar Cristiano Ronaldo appearing out of sorts amid adverse weather conditions.

Jun 10, 2018, 19:10 PM IST

Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal arrive in Russia for World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal arrived Saturday in Russia to begin final preparations for a World Cup campaign that pits them against arch-rivals Spain.

Jun 10, 2018, 08:48 AM IST

Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal fly to Russia for World Cup

Portugal`s football squad, led by Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, flew on Saturday from Lisbon Airport to Russia ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Jun 09, 2018, 20:05 PM IST

Cristiano Ronaldo return inspires Portugal past Algeria

With talisman Cristiano Ronaldo back in the side, Portugal strolled to a 3-0 win over Algeria in a World Cup warm-up match in Lisbon.

Jun 08, 2018, 10:02 AM IST

Diego Reyes still uncertain as Mexico prepare for World Cup

Mexico national football team began their practice sessions here ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, with the absence of defender Diego Reyes, who is recovering from an injury, and midfielder Hector Herrera.

Jun 07, 2018, 13:29 PM IST

Portugal coach Fernando Santos undecided on line-up for FIFA World Cup opener

Lisbon: Portugal national football team coach Fernando Santos has said he is still uncertain about the line-up for his side`s FIFA World Cup opener against Spain.

Jun 07, 2018, 13:21 PM IST

Portugal coach Fernando Santos still has doubts over starting lineup

Portugal coach Fernando Santos still has a lot of doubts about the team he will field in their opening World Cup match against neighbours Spain.

Jun 07, 2018, 09:22 AM IST

Belgium cruise past Egypt 3-0 to settle World Cup nerves

Belgium hammered the final nail into Egypt`s halting World Cup warm-up campaign with an assured 3-0 win in Brussels on Wednesday that settled some nerves among the fancied hosts, who lacked injured defensive linchpin Vincent Kompany.

Jun 07, 2018, 09:17 AM IST

Spain not the only favourite to win FIFA World Cup, says ex-coach

Former Spain coach Vicente del Bosque on Wednesday said that the Spanish national team is not the only strong favourite to win the 2018 FIFA World Cup, set to kick off in Russia next week.

Jun 06, 2018, 20:33 PM IST

Tunisia concern over striker Wahbi Khazri's fitness for World Cup

Tunisia's highly-rated attacker Wahbi Khazri will sit out a second successive World Cup warm-up match on Friday, raising concerns over his readiness for this month's tournament in Russia.

Jun 01, 2018, 17:05 PM IST

Portugal: World Cup victory a difficult mission for Cristiano Ronaldo

There is little doubt that captain and talisman Cristiano Ronaldo is eager for his team to follow in the footsteps of neighbours Spain by winning two consecutive major tournaments.

May 30, 2018, 07:41 AM IST

Eder and Nani miss out on Portugal World Cup squad

Forwards Eder and Nani were surprise absentees from Portugal's World Cup squad with national team coach Fernando Santos opting instead for the youth of Andre Silva and Goncalo Guedes to play alongside superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.

May 18, 2018, 17:30 PM IST

Ronaldo makes everything possible for Portugal at World Cup, says Mourinho

The 33-year-old Real Madrid forward played a crucial role in helping his country to Euro 2016 glory in France, and has enjoyed another impressive campaign with his Spanish club, scoring 42 goals in all competitions.

May 08, 2018, 17:11 PM IST

Delhi Dynamos part ways with head coach Portugal

Despite a slow start to the ISL Season 4, Portugal rallied back his troops after the turn of the year as the Lions went unbeaten in eight out of the 11 matches played in 2018. Under the Spaniard, Dynamos were the fourth highest scorers in the tournament.

May 02, 2018, 17:04 PM IST