Portugal World Cup hopes hanging by a thread

BRASILIA (Reuters) – Portugal must win big against Ghana in their final World Cup Group G match in Brasilia on Thursday and hope Germany and the United States do not draw in Recife to have any hope of progressing to the last 16. Portugal captain and World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo, whose record … Read more

No weak teams at this World Cup

By Mike Collett RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – One trend has clearly emerged at this World Cup – no teams have turned up to be cannon fodder. Naturally some teams are better than others, and they will emerge as the group stage draws to a close and the knockout phase begins. But Iran’s superbly disciplined … Read more

Portuguese seek culprits for World Cup flop

Portugal fans searching for explanations for their team’s disappointing World Cup performances are finding plenty of possible culprits. A last-gasp 2-2 draw against the United States on Sunday, following a 4-0 thrashing by Germany, has left the Portuguese on the verge of a first-round exit from the tournament in Brazil. Returning home after the group … Read more

Portugal vs USA World Cup Highlights

Portugal scored a stoppage time equalizer against the USA to keep their chance of progressing to the knockout stage alive going into the last game of the group. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hC4ktA8wTZc  

Ronaldo injury scare for Portugal

(Reuters) – Cristiano Ronaldo is suffering from tendinosis in the region around his left kneecap, the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) said in a statement on Wednesday. The FPF said that Real Madrid forward Ronaldo had undergone “specially adapted, individual” training on Monday but did not give any further details. The World Player of the Year … Read more

Asamoah Hopes 2010 Experience Can Spur Ghana On

By Angus MacSwan LONDON (Reuters) – Ghana midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah believes the Black Stars have put their disappointing exit from the 2010 World Cup firmly behind them and can draw on that experience to emerge from a tough group at next month’s tournament. Asamoah has been in terrific form for his Italian club side Juventus … Read more

Ronaldo likely to miss Copa final

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is likely to miss Wednesday’s Copa del Rey final against Barcelona due to a leg injury. Madrid says medical scans Thursday on the Portugal international revealed a muscle injury in his left leg – in addition to a left knee injury he had been nursing. Madrid did not say how … Read more

Ronaldo Run Raising Hopes Of Rare Treble For Real

By Iain Rogers MADRID (Reuters) – Cristiano Ronaldo’s scintillating form and the supporting role played by the likes of Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema suggest Real Madrid have every right to believe a rare treble is well within their grasp. Barcelona became the only Spanish team to win the Champions League and the domestic league … Read more

Ronaldo Run Raising Hopes Of Rare Treble For Real

By Iain Rogers MADRID (Reuters) – Cristiano Ronaldo’s scintillating form and the supporting role played by the likes of Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema suggest Real Madrid have every right to believe a rare treble is well within their grasp. Barcelona became the only Spanish team to win the Champions League and the domestic league … Read more