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Cristiano Ronaldo & Portugal Almost Lose to Israel

Posted on 22 Mar, 2013, by in Soccer

With Cristiano Ronaldo having one of his worst performances in recent memory and being two goals down with 20 minutes to go, Portugal are probably semi-pleased to leave Israel with a draw, without too much damage to their chances of finishing second in their World Cup qualifying group, which is hard to see how it won’t fall to Russia when it’s all said and done. More

Cristiano Ronaldo Shouldn’t Be Blamed for Portugal’s Exit

Posted on 28 Jun, 2012, by in Soccer

At some point in his career, someone decided that Cristiano Ronaldo should be blamed for everything when his team doesn’t win a match, a title, and so on. Again that tendency appeared after Portugal lost to Spain in the Euro 2012 semifinals, with Ronaldo not taking one of the penalties after 120 minutes. More

Euro 2012 – Spain vs Portugal Summary

Posted on 27 Jun, 2012, by in Soccer

Cristiano Ronaldo wanted to be the fifth kicker for Portugal, the hero. Instead, he didn’t even get a chance to shoot, as Cesc Fabregas scored Spain’s fifth penalty and sent them to their second consecutive Euro final after a rather dull 0-0 Semifinal. More

Where to Watch Spain vs Portugal Live

Posted on 27 Jun, 2012, by in Miscellaneous

The Iberian Semi Final won’t be available for everyone who want to watch it, so to see Spain take on Portugal with Cristiano Ronaldo on your computer or someone else’s, here are a few places that might make it easier for you to tune in to the first Euro 2012 Semi Final. More

Cristiano Ronaldo – Trash Talking Before Portugal vs Spain

Posted on 26 Jun, 2012, by in Soccer

Without Jose Mourinho in the front, Cristiano Ronaldo feels it’s his obligation to step up and be his team’s premier trash talker and media motivator. About what? About the Spanish complaints that fatigue and lack of rest compared with Portugal players will hurt them in the Semifinal. More

Ricardo Quaresma Kicking Miguel Lopes During Portugal Training

Posted on 24 Jun, 2012, by in Soccer

If you look at his resume, you’ll assume that Ricard Quaresma is extremely talented, but also incredibly problematic. The latter gets truer and truer with each passing season, as the Portuguese winger showed his ugly side during training, kicking teammate Miguel Lopes. More

Euro 2012 – Portugal vs Czech Republic Summary

Posted on 21 Jun, 2012, by in Soccer

Cristiano Ronaldo kept shooting at goal, hitting the post twice or just going wide of the goal. Eventually, a brilliant Joao Moutinho cross was met by Ronaldo’s head, to give Portugal a small but very justified 1-0 win over the Czech Republic, advancing to the Semi Finals of Euro 2012. More

Where to Watch Portugal vs Czech Republic Live

Posted on 21 Jun, 2012, by in Miscellaneous

Not everyone has the chance to to see the Czech Republic facing Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal in the Euro 2012 quarterfinals in the stadium or live on TV. For that, … More

Cristiano Ronaldo Shines Without the Real Madrid Jersey

Posted on 18 Jun, 2012, by in Featured

So Cristiano Ronaldo was in the usual position of getting hounded and criticized by the media for being too selfish; For not showing up in the big moments; For not playing at his best for his national team; For dividing the dressing room. Then came two goals that won the match for Portugal against the Netherlands, and the world went silent. More

Euro 2012 – Group B Preview

Posted on 4 Jun, 2012, by in Featured

A group of death, like every big tournament needs. The Dutch were part of something similar four years ago, making it in flying colors, just like their qualifying campaign; Germany are the favorites of many to win Euro 2012, but Joachim Low’s squad is far from perfect; Portugal have only Ronaldo to base their hopes on while Denmark will try and shock everyone once again. More