Portugal News
Ronaldo doubtful for World Cup qualifiers
Dermot Corrigan, Spain Correspondent | October, 8 2012Cristiano Ronaldo is a doubt for Portugal's upcoming World Cup qualifiers after hurting his shoulder during Sunday night's 2-2 draw at Barcelona.
Article | ConversationPortugal move up to third in new FIFA rankings
ESPN staff | October, 3 2012Portugal have made the biggest impression on FIFA's World Rankings for October, rising to third, while Colombia have broken into the top ten.
Article | ConversationMan Utd linked with Moutinho swoop
ESPN staff | July, 3 2012Manchester United have sounded out Porto over the possibility of signing midfielder Joao Moutinho this summer, according to reports.
Article | ConversationNani: Germany will fear Portugal at Euros
ESPN staff | May, 18 2012Nani believes Portugal's opponents at Euro 2012 will be aware of the threat posed by Paulo Bento's side, and insists Germany will be nervous when the two nations meet in their opening game.
Article | ConversationPortugal legend Eusebio taken to hospital
ESPNsoccernet staff | December, 21 2011Reports from the Portuguese media say former international star Eusebio has been taken into hospital to treat a serious illness.
Article | ConversationRonaldo: Better pitch helps Portugal
ESPNsoccernet staff | November, 14 2011Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo is confident that his side will show their "superiority" over Bosnia in their Euro 2012 play-off clash on Tuesday after struggling with a difficult pitch in the first leg.
Article | ConversationRonaldo defends rude gesture to jeering fans
ESPNsoccernet staff | November, 13 2011Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo has explained himself after making a rude gesture towards some Bosnia & Herzegovina fans during a training session.
Article | ConversationBosingwa's international retirement criticised
ESPNsoccernet staff | November, 8 2011Portuguese FA president Gilberto Madail has branded the timing of Jose Bosingwa's international retirement as a "nuisance".
Article | ConversationBosingwa retires from internationals after row
ESPNsoccernet staff | November, 8 2011Portugal defender Jose Bosingwa has said he will retire from international football until current coach Paulo Bento leaves.
Article | ConversationBegovic: Bosnia have nothing to lose in play-off
ESPNsoccernet staff | November, 8 2011Bosnia-Herzegovina goalkeeper Asmir Begovic concedes that his side are huge underdogs against Portugal, but that they have nothing to lose as they attempt to seal their place at Euro 2012.
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