Tag: Portugal national football team

  • On Cristiano Ronaldo, Intentional Booking & Fair Play

    On Cristiano Ronaldo, Intentional Booking & Fair Play

    Three things Cristiano Ronaldo did wrong in the Portugal draw with Israell: He had a terrible match, hardly being a threat at goal; he tried to kick an Israeli player in the head, lucky not to be sent off; and he managed to get booked on purpose in order to miss the match against Luxembourg, so he’ll be available with a clean slate for the two playoff matches.

  • Ronaldo vs Messi on Qualifying Night

    Ronaldo vs Messi on Qualifying Night

    Another failure for Portugal, another big win for Argentina Cristiano Ronaldo left frustrated once again, this time after a match when the ball refused to go in, Lionel Messi left celebrating in Chile, scoring and leading his team to a quality 2-1 win in Chile.

  • Cristiano Ronaldo – For the Man who has Everything

    Cristiano Ronaldo – For the Man who has Everything

    At the age of 27, Cristiano Ronaldo is about to become only the third player in the history of the Portugal national football team to reach 100 caps, joining Fernando Couto (110) and Luis Figo (127) in the match against Northern Ireland.