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Cristiano Ronaldo at his home in Madeira. Twitter Photo

Cristiano Ronaldo playing at park okayed

The Juventus star was seen shooting a ball at a goal with someone playing goalkeeper, along with two other people

11 Apr 2020 11:45 AM

"Some people were sceptical against the Nations League, especially the clubs. (Photo: AFP)

Inaugural Nations League surpasses most expectations

There was criticism a few years ago when UEFA announced it was adding yet another official competition to an already busy calendar.

10 Jun 2019 3:56 PM

"As long as I have the strength and motivation, I will continue to represent the colours of Portugal," said Ronaldo (Photo: AFP)

Ronaldo still hungry for more glory with Portugal

Ronaldo, 34, was a peripheral figure as Goncalo Guedes's goal won an underwhelming final against the Netherlands 1-0 in Porto.

10 Jun 2019 1:16 PM

The Dutch defensive pairing of Virgil van Dijk and Matthijs de Ligt largely kept Cristiano Ronaldo quiet, but Valencia winger Guedes proved the match winner as his shot had too much power for Jasper Cillessen in the Netherlands goal. (Photo:AFP)

UEFA Nations League finals: Goncalo Guedes leads Portugal to 1-0 win over Netherlands

The match had been billed as a showdown between Ronaldo and Van Dijk but with the Dutch captain again rock solid at the back.

10 Jun 2019 11:22 AM

Van Dijk also won the PFA's Premier League Player of the Year award. (Photo: AFP)

Wijnaldum backs Van Dijk for Ballon d'Or recognition

Van Dijk was named man of the match as Liverpool claimed the Champions League last weekend.

09 Jun 2019 2:17 PM

Ronaldo sat out the early stages of UEFA's new competition to save his 34-year-old legs for his first season at Juventus (Photo: Fifa official site)

Portugal rely on Ronaldo to get better of Van Dijk

The Swiss enjoyed the better of the game in Porto, but Ronaldo was lethal in scoring his 53rd career hat-trick.

08 Jun 2019 3:16 PM

Ronaldo blasted Portugal ahead from a free kick in the 25th minute, his first goal for his country for nearly a year, but the Swiss equalised with a penalty after halftime which will raise more questions over the use of the VAR system. (Photo:AP)

Nations League Finals: Portugal rides on Cristiano Ronaldo's hattrick to reach finals

Switzerland got back into the match in extraordinary circumstances after halftime.

06 Jun 2019 9:27 AM

UEFA created the Nations League to try to give national teams more meaningful games and reduce the number of friendlies. (Photo: AFP)

UEFA says few tickets left for Nations League semifinals

UEFA says tickets are expected to be sold quickly after the finalists are decided.

05 Jun 2019 1:15 PM

ther changes to the rules set to be introduced include a ban attacking players disrupting the opposition’s defensive wall at free kicks (Photo: AFP )

UEFA confirms new laws will not be implemented at Nations League

UEFA said the new rules, including cards for officials and a “clearer” wording of the handball rule, would be introduced.

04 Jun 2019 3:25 PM

England's wins also earned Southgate’s side a place in the competition’s final four, where they will take on the Netherlands in Guimaraes on Thursday. (Photo: AP)

Chance to end barren years fires England up for Nations League

England’s run to the semi-finals in Russia re-connected their fans with the national team.

04 Jun 2019 10:12 AM

Liverpool have the momentum as they dream of winning the league and the European Cup in the same season, something they last achieved back in 1984. (Photo: AFP)

Klopp shifts focus to Premier League after defeating Porto in the Champions League

'In the last third of the season you see the finish line already but you need a little bit of luck with injuries', admitted Klopp

18 Apr 2019 6:17 PM

Liverpool are now undefeated in their last 17 games in all competitions as they seek a Premier League-Champions League double.(Photo: AFP)

'It's special for us to reach semi-finals for the second straight year', says Klopp

Liverpool beat Porto 4-1 at the Dragao Stadium on Wednesday to advance 6-1 on aggregate into semi-finals of the Champions League

18 Apr 2019 10:52 AM

Drone footage of the aftermath of the accident showed the badly mangled wreckage of the bus resting precariously on its side. (Photo:AP)

29 casualties reported after tourist bus crashes in Portugal

Twenty-nine German tourists were killed when their bus spun off the road and tumbled down a slope before crashing on Madeira island.

18 Apr 2019 10:23 AM

Five-times European champions Liverpool, who had produced a scintillating display to beat Porto 5-0 in the last-16 at the Dragao stadium last season, had a totally different approach this time. (Photo: AP)

UCL 2018-19: Rampaging Liverpool walks past Porto to reach the semis with a 4-1 win

The Reds, who eased through 6-1 on aggregate, held off Porto in the early stages before Salah and Sadio Mane combined to put them ahead.

18 Apr 2019 9:44 AM

The Premier League leaders have stretched their unbeaten run to 16 games and made it seven wins on the bounce by seeing off Chelsea 2-0 on Sunday. (Photo: AP)

Klopp aks Liverpool to stay cautious ahead of UCL clash against Porto

The Reds travelled to northern Portugal in a strong position going into Wednesday's second leg after a 2-0 win at Anfield last week.

17 Apr 2019 10:28 AM

The Selecao opened the scoring just after the half-hour mark. (Photo: Twitter)

International friendly: Brazil draws 1-1 vs determined Panama

AC Milan's Lucas Paqueta claimed his first international goal for the five-time World Cup winners.

24 Mar 2019 7:04 PM

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