Portugal

Defender Cedric Soares renews contract with Southampton until 2020

Head coach Claude Puel pointed out that the renewal is "good news for the club, for Cedric and for all the team".

Aug 27, 2016, 20:18 PM IST

Injured Cristiano Ronaldo absent from Portugal squad for World Cup 2018 qualifying round

Portugal beat France 1-0 in the European Championship final thanks to a goal in extra time by Lille forward Eder.

Aug 26, 2016, 18:34 PM IST

Ronaldo beats Bale, Griezmann to win second UEFA Best Player in Europe Award

Ronaldo, 31, beat team-mate Gareth Bale and Antoine Griezmann to pick his second continental best player award in Monaco today.

Aug 25, 2016, 23:08 PM IST

Iraq summons its envoy to Portugal over teenager assault

The incident happened last week in Ponte de Sor, central Portugal, following a brawl between locals and pupils at a nearby flight school where one of the twins is enrolled.

Aug 24, 2016, 05:25 AM IST

Rio Olympics 2016: Neymar takes Brazil closer to Germany rematch

Germany remained on course for a mouthwatering rematch with Brazil in next Saturday's final, two years on from their 7-1 thrashing of the hosts at the 2014 World Cup, by disposing of Portugal 4-0 in Brasilia.

Aug 14, 2016, 11:17 AM IST

Hundreds leave homes as fires sweep through Portugal

In Madeira, hundreds of people left their homes and two fire fighters were injured.

Aug 10, 2016, 07:19 AM IST

Portugal's Guterres holds lead in race to be next UN chief

Portugal's former prime minister Antonio Guterres held the lead in the race to be the next UN secretary-general.

Aug 06, 2016, 01:42 AM IST

UNBELIEVABLE! Cristiano Ronaldo to have an international airport named after him

Cristiano Ronaldo has a bronze statue, a museum and a hotel named after him in capital of Madeira.

Jul 25, 2016, 23:50 PM IST

Doomed EgyptAir flight broke up midair after fire: Report

An EgyptAir flight that crashed into the Mediterranean in May likely broke up in midair after a fire erupted in or near the cockpit, the New York Times reported Friday.

Jul 23, 2016, 12:01 PM IST

WOAH! Cristiano Ronaldo opens own 'CR7' hotel, gives name to airport

"It`s a little strange. I never could have imagined that I would be a hotelier at the age of 31," said Ronaldo.

Jul 23, 2016, 09:05 AM IST

Barcelona snap-up midfielder Andre Gomes from La Liga rivals Valencia for USD 55 million

At Valencia, Gomes has played a total of 75 games and has scored eight goals.

Jul 22, 2016, 16:48 PM IST

Hull boss Bruce holds talks over England job

Hull manager Steve Bruce has confirmed he is in the race to be appointed England coach after being interviewed by the Football Association on Tuesday.

Jul 20, 2016, 08:50 AM IST

FIFA Rankings out! Here are the top 10 International sides following an eventful Euro 2016

Chris Coleman led Wales jumped 15 places to 11th, two above their arch rivals England who sit at 13.

Jul 14, 2016, 17:42 PM IST

Messi Vs Ronaldo: End of Debate! Has Cristiano Ronaldo proved he is better than Lionel Messi?

Cristiano Ronaldo led his young Portugal side all the way to lift the Euro 2016 against all odds.

Jul 12, 2016, 21:49 PM IST

EU launches sanctions procedure against Spain, Portugal on deficits

Eurozone finance ministers agreed Tuesday to officially begin a sanctions procedure against Spain and Portugal for doing too little to fix their rule-breaking deficits.

Jul 12, 2016, 18:03 PM IST

Celebrating Portugal's Euro victory, man garlands Hindu deity statue with cross; arrested

A fan of Portugal's football team was arrested on Tuesday in a south Goa village on charge of garlanding a local Hindu deity's statue with a cross while celebrating Portugal's victory over France in the Euro Cup finals.

Jul 12, 2016, 15:24 PM IST

Euro 2016 Final, France v Portugal: The combined XI is out, see who has made the cut!

As per the performances so far, here is the combined XI of the UEFA Euro 2016 final.

Jul 10, 2016, 15:18 PM IST

Simply stunning! Portugal's Ricardo Quaresma reveals Euro final haircut – See pics..

Now, with Euro final hours away, Portugal's Ricardo Quaresma unveiled an absolutely beautiful piece of hair-art:

Jul 10, 2016, 12:31 PM IST

Contender or Pretender – Can Portugal overcome 2004 misery and finally lift Euro 2016?

In 2004, Cristiano Ronaldo made his way into the Portuguese starting XI, then led by Luis Figo, but suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to Greece in the Euro final.

Jul 10, 2016, 11:11 AM IST