FIFA World Cup 2018 Group B points table: Spain top, Portugal 2nd, Iran 3rd and Morocco 4th
FIFA World Cup 2018 Group B had a nail-biting finish with both Spain vs Morocco and Portugal vs Iran matches ending in an exciting draw.
Jun 15, 2018, 23:27 PM IST
Google doodle gets into football mode with FIFA World Cup 2018 set to begin
In what may well be a subtle message highlighting world unity and harmony, the doodle salutes the spirit with which football is played and followed around the world.
Jun 14, 2018, 07:08 AM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018 Factbox: Portugal vs Spain
The teams have played 36 times with 16 wins for Spain, 13 draws and six victories for Portugal.
Jun 14, 2018, 00:08 AM IST
Spain to hold press conference amid rumours of Julen Lopetegui sacking before FIFA World Cup
Before their Opening match against Portugal, Spain will hold a news conference aimed rumours that coach Julen Lopetegui might be sacked.
Jun 13, 2018, 15:20 PM IST
Cristiano Ronaldo 'doesn't look worried about his future' - Manuel Fernandes
Portugal midfielder Manuel Fernandes said Cristiano Ronaldo "doesn't look at all worried about his future" as the Real Madrid superstar contemplates a possible exit from the Spanish giants this summer.
Jun 11, 2018, 16:04 PM IST
Portugal trains in rain in Russia, Cristiano Ronaldo participates
Portugal held its first training session in Russia on Sunday in preparation for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, with superstar Cristiano Ronaldo appearing out of sorts amid adverse weather conditions.
Jun 10, 2018, 19:10 PM IST
Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal arrive in Russia for World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal arrived Saturday in Russia to begin final preparations for a World Cup campaign that pits them against arch-rivals Spain.
Jun 10, 2018, 08:48 AM IST
Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal fly to Russia for World Cup
Portugal`s football squad, led by Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, flew on Saturday from Lisbon Airport to Russia ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Jun 09, 2018, 20:05 PM IST
Cristiano Ronaldo return inspires Portugal past Algeria
With talisman Cristiano Ronaldo back in the side, Portugal strolled to a 3-0 win over Algeria in a World Cup warm-up match in Lisbon.
Jun 08, 2018, 10:02 AM IST
Diego Reyes still uncertain as Mexico prepare for World Cup
Mexico national football team began their practice sessions here ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, with the absence of defender Diego Reyes, who is recovering from an injury, and midfielder Hector Herrera.
Jun 07, 2018, 13:29 PM IST
Portugal coach Fernando Santos undecided on line-up for FIFA World Cup opener
Lisbon: Portugal national football team coach Fernando Santos has said he is still uncertain about the line-up for his side`s FIFA World Cup opener against Spain.
Jun 07, 2018, 13:21 PM IST
Portugal coach Fernando Santos still has doubts over starting lineup
Portugal coach Fernando Santos still has a lot of doubts about the team he will field in their opening World Cup match against neighbours Spain.
Jun 07, 2018, 09:22 AM IST
Belgium cruise past Egypt 3-0 to settle World Cup nerves
Belgium hammered the final nail into Egypt`s halting World Cup warm-up campaign with an assured 3-0 win in Brussels on Wednesday that settled some nerves among the fancied hosts, who lacked injured defensive linchpin Vincent Kompany.
Jun 07, 2018, 09:17 AM IST
Spain not the only favourite to win FIFA World Cup, says ex-coach
Former Spain coach Vicente del Bosque on Wednesday said that the Spanish national team is not the only strong favourite to win the 2018 FIFA World Cup, set to kick off in Russia next week.
Jun 06, 2018, 20:33 PM IST
Tunisia concern over striker Wahbi Khazri's fitness for World Cup
Tunisia's highly-rated attacker Wahbi Khazri will sit out a second successive World Cup warm-up match on Friday, raising concerns over his readiness for this month's tournament in Russia.
Jun 01, 2018, 17:05 PM IST
Portugal: World Cup victory a difficult mission for Cristiano Ronaldo
There is little doubt that captain and talisman Cristiano Ronaldo is eager for his team to follow in the footsteps of neighbours Spain by winning two consecutive major tournaments.
May 30, 2018, 07:41 AM IST
Eder and Nani miss out on Portugal World Cup squad
Forwards Eder and Nani were surprise absentees from Portugal's World Cup squad with national team coach Fernando Santos opting instead for the youth of Andre Silva and Goncalo Guedes to play alongside superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.
May 18, 2018, 17:30 PM IST
Ronaldo makes everything possible for Portugal at World Cup, says Mourinho
The 33-year-old Real Madrid forward played a crucial role in helping his country to Euro 2016 glory in France, and has enjoyed another impressive campaign with his Spanish club, scoring 42 goals in all competitions.
May 08, 2018, 17:11 PM IST
Delhi Dynamos part ways with head coach Portugal
Despite a slow start to the ISL Season 4, Portugal rallied back his troops after the turn of the year as the Lions went unbeaten in eight out of the 11 matches played in 2018. Under the Spaniard, Dynamos were the fourth highest scorers in the tournament.
May 02, 2018, 17:04 PM IST
Dutch give Ronald Koeman first win by cruising past Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal
The three-time World Cup runners-up have failed to qualify for this year's FIFA World Cup in Russia but Koeman's second game at the helm saw goals from Depay, Babel and van Dijk in an impressive 3-0 win in a friendly.
Mar 27, 2018, 09:37 AM IST
