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Mbappé, Ronaldo and Kane led France, Portugal and England to key wins in World Cup qualifying; Haaland netted five in Norway’s 11-1 rout.

European Giants Edge Closer to 2026 World Cup Qualification

European Teams Edge Closer to World Cup 2026

Mbapp&eacute;, Ronaldo and Kane led France, Portugal and England to key wins in World Cup qualifying; Haaland netted five in Norway&rsquo;s 11-1 rout.

Kylian Mbapp&eacute; got France out of trouble, Cristiano Ronaldo helped Portugal do the same with a record-equaling goal, and England finally got its Thomas Tuchel era into gear.
Three of Europe's soccer powerhouses took big steps closer to the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, all while Erling Haaland scored five goals in an 11-1 win with fresh stitches in his face.
England's statement win&nbsp;
Noni Madueke, Ezri Konsa and Marc Guehi all scored their first goals for England, which beat Serbia 5-0 for a win which could be a turning point in Tuchel's tenure.
Despite Tuchel's recent talk of being prepared to win ugly with long passing, this win was more about managing the game and shutting down Serbia, which had made England fight hard for a 1-0 win at Euro 2024. Harry Kane was crucial, finding space to score the opening goal with a header from Declan Rice's corner.
The captain cemented England's advantage late on with smart movement to get in behind the defense on a move that ended with a red card for Nikola Milenkovic, who denied a clear scoring chance by Kane. Guehi scored England's fourth from the resulting free kick.
&ldquo;The energy has been higher and the level has been higher,&rdquo; Kane told BBC radio. &ldquo;Serbia are a good team, and we made them look average tonight.&rdquo; England is seven points clear at the top of Group K from Albania, which beat Latvia 1-0. A win and two draws in its last three group games would be enough for Tuchel's team to qualify for the World Cup.
Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford didn't have to make a save as Serbia didn't manage a shot on target. England had 12.
&ldquo;We were very strong,&rdquo; Tuchel said. &ldquo;I think it was teamwork in its purest form. We helped each other out, we had the right intensity in the right moments."
France clings on&nbsp;
France held on with 10 men to beat Iceland 2-1 after coming from behind thanks to a goal and assist from Mbapp&eacute;.
Iceland took a surprise lead when Michael Olise gave away the ball in his own penalty area and Andri Gudjohnsen pounced on it to score. Mbapp&eacute; finally got France into the game when he converted a penalty just before halftime after being shoved by Mikael Anderson.
Mbapp&eacute; led a break for the second goal and set up Bradley Barcola to score in the 62nd but France's task got harder when Aur&eacute;lien Tchouam&eacute;ni was sent off soon after for a reckless lunging tackle.
France leads Group D after winning its first two games, with Iceland second. Oleksandr Zinchenko conceded a penalty for handball as third-place Ukraine's chances of qualifying plunged in a 1-1 draw with Azerbaijan, which had fired ex-Portugal coach Fernando Santos following its 5-0 loss to Iceland last week.
Cancelo gets Portugal over the line&nbsp;
Joao Cancelo scored the winning goal in the 86th to give Portugal a 3-2 victory over Hungary, its second win to start the qualifying campaign, after two goals from Barnabas Varga had given Hungary hope of an upset.
Ronaldo scored an earlier penalty to give Portugal a 2-1 lead. It was his 39th goal in World Cup qualifying, tying the record set by Guatemala's Carlos Ruiz, and raised his overall international goals total to 141.
Also in Group F, Ireland's hopes of a first World Cup appearance since 2002 took a heavy blow with a 2-1 loss to Armenia.
Stitched-up Haaland scores in 11-1 win&nbsp;
Playing with stitches in his face following an accident with a bus door, Erling Haaland scored five goals, including a first-half hat trick, as Norway demolished Moldova 11-1 to extend its lead over Italy at the top of Group I to six points. Norway has played one more game.
Austria on track&nbsp;
Konrad Laimer and Marcel Sabitzer scored to lift Austria to a 2-1 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina which brings it closer to a first World Cup qualification since 1998. Austria is level with Bosnia-Herzegovina on 12 points in Group H but has an extra game to play. Cyprus and Romania drew 2-2.

Portugal clinched their second UEFA Nations League title, overcoming Spain in a thrilling penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw in Munich. Cristiano Ronaldo's performance was pivotal, as Ruben Neves sealed the win following Alvaro Morata's missed penalty.

Portugal Wins Second Nations League Title

In a dramatic UEFA Nations League final, Portugal emerged victorious over Spain with a decisive penalty shootout win. Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 138th international goal, setting the stage for Ruben Neves to secure the victory and a historic second title for Portugal.

Portugal defeated Spain 5-3 in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw, claiming their second UEFA Nations League title.

Portugal has become the first team to win the UEFA Nations League twice as they defeated Spain 5-3 on penalties following a 2-2 draw after extra time in Munich to triumph in the 2024/25 final.
Cristiano Ronaldo was in tears post-match. Ronaldo&rsquo;s 138th international goal took the final on Sunday to a shootout, with Alvaro Morata&rsquo;s miss proving costly for Spain as Ruben Neves struck the winning spot kick to spark wild scenes of celebration, with emotion overwhelming the veteran captain
Spain&rsquo;s exhilarating 5-4 victory over France in Thursday&rsquo;s semifinal ensured Luis de la Fuente&rsquo;s side had continued an unbeaten run that stretched back to March 2023, coming into Sunday&rsquo;s showpiece final in Munich.
They appeared on course for yet another trophy, on the back of last year&rsquo;s European Championship triumph, as Martin Zubimendi tapped home his second international goal in the 21st minute.
The holders&rsquo; lead did not last long, however, as flying Portugal full-back Nuno Mendes slotted home the equaliser after good work from Ronaldo in the build-up.
A sublime pass from midfielder Pedri helped Mikel Oyarzabal, who netted the winner against England in last year&rsquo;s European Championship final, restore Spain&rsquo;s lead before the break.
The football tussle between the Iberian neighbours was billed as a clash between old and new &ndash; 40-year-old and five-time Ballon d&rsquo;Or winner Ronaldo and Spain&rsquo;s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal.
While Yamal, among the favourites to take home one of the most prestigious individual awards this year, struggled to make inroads, Ronaldo pounced on his chance, firing Portugal level from close range just past the hour mark.
Ronaldo went off injured late on, and neither side could find a winner in extra time, with the game going to a shootout and Portugal netting all five of their penalties to claim the trophy.
Earlier on Sunday, Kylian Mbappe led France to third place with a 2-0 win over host nation Germany in Stuttgart.
The Real Madrid star scored one goal and set up the other for Michael Olise as France recovered from a lethargic first half.

A river of red wine was seen flowing through Portugal's Sao Lorenco de Bairro after an incident at a local distillery.

On cam: River of red wine flows through Portugal streets

A river of red wine was seen flowing through Portugal's Sao Lorenco de Bairro after an incident at a local distillery.

In a bizarre incident, a Portugal town saw about 2.2 million litres of red wine flow through its street last week. The river of wine was enough to fill an Olympic-size swimming pool, as per the New York Post.
The Red River originated from a local distillery, where wine-filled tanks reportedly burst open. The gushing wine was diverted to a nearby field, preventing it from mixing into the Certima River.
The Levira Distillery, the source of the wine, later apologised for the incident. &ldquo;We assume full responsibility for the costs associated with cleaning and repairing the damage, having teams do so immediately,&rdquo; the management said, as per the New York Post.
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Videos of the incident show the red wine flowing along the twisted streets of the Portuguese town of Sao Lorenco de Bairro.&nbsp;

Ronaldo, making his 199th appearance for Portugal, didn't add to the men's record of 122 international goals, but he featured in a touching moment when a fan rushed onto the field waving a Portuguese flag in the second half.

VIRAL: Ronaldo's hug with pitch invader during Portugal's 3-0 win; influencer Speed meets his idol

Ronaldo, making his 199th appearance for Portugal, didn't add to the men's record of 122 international goals, but he featured in a touching moment when a fan rushed onto the field waving a Portuguese flag in the second half.

Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal might have easily defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 3-0 on Saturday in the Euro 2024 qualifier, but more than the game, it was an ecstatic CR7 fan who turned heads on the football pitch.&nbsp; The second half of the match was interrupted when a spectator ran towards the football star with a Portugal flag in his hand. Bypassing security, the fan hugged Ronaldo and touched his feet before picking up the 38-year-old.&nbsp; The Portugal captain indulged the fan with his iconic 'Siu' celebration before he hurried off the pitch, evading security once more.&nbsp; With this easy win, Portugal leads Group J with nine points, two more than Slovakia, which beat Iceland 2-1. After the game, YouTuber IShow Speed, whose love for Ronaldo is no secret, finally got to meet his favourite footballer.&nbsp; In a video posted on his YouTube channel, Speed was seen waiting at the stadium as cars passed by. One of them stopped and Ronaldo stepped out.&nbsp; The excited influencer was then hugged by CR7 and the pair even snapped pictures together.&nbsp; Moments after Ronaldo left, the 18-year-old YouTuber was still in disbelief as he sank to the floor, reduced to tears after meeting his idol.&nbsp;
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World Cup winner Lionel Messi scored in Argentina's 2-0 victory over Panama while Cristiano Ronaldo managed a double in his 197th match for the Portuguese national side.

Lionel Messi scores 800th career goal, Cristiano Ronaldo makes record appearance for Portugal

Both Lionel Messi & Cristiano Ronaldo reached major career milestones on Thursday night.

#Messi #Ronaldo #CR7 #LionelMessi

World Cup winner Lionel Messi scored in Argentina's 2-0 victory over Panama while Cristiano Ronaldo managed a double in his 197th match for the Portuguese national side.

World Cup winner Lionel Messi scored a brilliant free kick to complete 800 career goals on Thursday night.&nbsp;
Messi's incredible strike in the 89th minute of the match earned World Champions Argentina a 2-0 win against Panama in Buenos Aires.
And while Messi reached a major landmark in his career, Cristiano Ronaldo too created a world record of his own on the same night.
CR7 made his 197th appearance for Portugal, becoming the most capped player in international football.
He went past Kuwait's Bader Al-Mutawa and celebrated his world record with a double against Liechtenstein, where he found the back of the net with a penalty &amp; a free-kick.
Also read: Messi mania at peak in Argentina as World Champions beat Panama 2-0

If CR7 plays against Liechtenstein, he will be playing his 197th international game, the most appearances in the history of any national team in the world.

Cristiano Ronaldo on the verge of creating another WORLD RECORD

Cristiano Ronaldo will make another WORLD RECORD if he plays against Liechtenstein.

#CR7 #Ronaldo 

If CR7 plays against Liechtenstein, he will be playing his 197th international game, the most appearances in the history of any national team in the world.

Cristiano Ronaldo will become the most-capped player in the history of any national team in the world if he plays against Liechtenstein on Thursday.
CR7, who currently has 196 appearances for Portugal, is currently tied for the top spot with Kuwait&rsquo;s Bader Al-Mutawa, who last played on June 14, 2022.
With Ronaldo already declaring that he wants to play through to Euro 2024, he will most likely go past the 200 international games landmark this summer.
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Watch: meet Bobi, world's oldest dog ever 

In the viral pictures from his home, 30-year-old Bobi can be seen sitting next to its 38-year-old owner at their house in Conqueiros.

In the viral pictures from his home, 30-year-old Bobi can be seen sitting next to its 38-year-old owner at their house in Conqueiros

Guinness World Records has declared a 30-year-old dog from Portugal as the world's oldest.
In the viral pictures from his home, 30-year-old Bobi can be seen sitting next to its 38-year-old owner at their house in Conqueiros.
With the announcement, Bobi also becomes the world's oldest dog ever. The previous oldest dog was from Australia aged at 29 years and five months before it died in 1939.&nbsp;
While for Bobi, it's 30 years and 226 days old as of February 1 and is reportedly doing well for his age.
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Cancelo has only started three games for Manchester City after his return from the World Cup.

Bayern Munich in talks to sign Joao Cancelo from Manchester City

In a surprise move, Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo could be on his way to Bayern Munich before the transfer deadline on Tuesday.

#FootballTransfers #DeadlineDay

Cancelo has only started three games for Manchester City after his return from the World Cup.

German Champions Bayern Munich are in talks with Manchester City to sign defender Joao Cancelo on loan till the end of the season.
28-year-old Cancelo has only started three games since his return from the World Cup.
According to the BBC, the proposal is for an initial loan with an option to buy in the summer for &euro;70m.
Cancelo, who joined from Juventus in 2019, has won 2 Premier League titles &amp; the EFL Cup with City.
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After winning silverware with Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo, it's time for Fernando Santos to try and do the same with Poland and their talisman Robert Lewandowski as only a month after parting company with his native Portugal, Santos was presented 

Fernando Santos appointed Poland national team coach

68-year-old Fernando Santos will be in charge of the Polish side during the European Championships in 2024 and the World Cup in 2026.

The 68-year-old will be in charge of the Polish side during the European Championships in 2024 and the World Cup in 2026.

After winning silverware with Portugal &amp; Cristiano Ronaldo, Fernando Santos will try and do the same with Poland and their talisman Robert Lewandowski.
Just a month after parting company with his native Portugal, Santos was presented in Warsaw on Tuesday as the new head coach of Poland's national team.
The 68-year-old will be in charge of the Polish side during the European Championships in 2024 and the World Cup in 2026.
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The card was shown during a women's cup match between Benfica and Sporting Lisbon after medical staff from both sides rushed to help a fan who had fainted in the stands.

A first in football! White card issued during a club game in Portugal

After yellow and red, now there's a white card in Football. 

The card was shown during a women's cup match between Benfica and Sporting Lisbon after medical staff from both sides rushed to help a fan who had fainted in the stands.

In football, you have seen a yellow card, and a red card!
But behold, now there's a white card as well.&nbsp;
In a first for football, the white card was shown during a women's cup match in Portuguese football. The incident took place during Benfica vs Sporting Lisbon, where referee Catarina Campos showed the card after medical staff from both teams helped a fan who had fainted in the stands.
The white card is quite different from the yellow and red cards which are brandished as punishment. In contrast, the white card is to encourage and praise acts of Fairplay.&nbsp;
The white card though has only been adopted by the Portuguese Football Federation for now.&nbsp;

Martinez hasn't ruled out a first-team return for 37-year-old Ronaldo, who has scored 118 goals in 196 outings.

Roberto Martinez unveiled as Portugal coach; says Cristiano Ronaldo is part of his plans

Roberto Martinez was unveiled as the new head coach of Portugal on Monday, post which he told the media that Cristiano Ronaldo was in his plans for the team.

Here are the details

Martinez hasn't ruled out a first-team return for 37-year-old Ronaldo, who has scored 118 goals in 196 outings.

Roberto Martinez was unveiled as the new head coach of Portugal on Monday, post which he told the media that Cristiano Ronaldo was in his plans for the team and that he wants to hold talks with the Al Nassr striker.
Ronaldo had a disappointing World Cup in Qatar, and the Portuguese skipper was dropped by former head coach Fernando Santos for the knockout games against Switzerland and Morocco in what could be his last campaign.
However, Martinez hasn't ruled out a first-team return for the 37-year-old - who has scored 118 goals in 196 outings.
"He has been with the national team for 19 years, and he deserves the respect for us to sit down and talk." Martinez added.
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As per ESPN, the club had some 8,60,000 followers on Instagram before they cracked the lucrative deal with CR7.

Al Nassr's social media numbers explode after Cristiano Ronaldo's deal

Cristiano Ronaldo's new club, Al Nassr, grabs all the eyeballs on social media soon after the lucrative signing

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As per ESPN, the club had some 8,60,000 followers on Instagram before they cracked the lucrative deal with CR7.

Al Nassr grew on people following the Portuguese star, Cristiano Ronaldo's historic signing with the Saudi Arabian club.&nbsp; As per ESPN, the club had some 8,60,000 followers on Instagram before they cracked the lucrative deal with CR7. Soon after their announcement, the following jumped to a massive 5.3&nbsp; million overnight.&nbsp; Al Nassr who has won 9 Saudi Arabian league titles has reportedly signed a whopping 200 million euros deal with the 5-time Ballon d'Or champion which will keep him at the club until June 2025.&nbsp; Also Read <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/football/real-madrid-s-vinicius-jr-unhappy-with-la-liga-s-efforts-towards-racism-1672557848216">Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr unhappy with La Liga's efforts towards racism</a>

In a tribute to Brazilian legend Pele, football clubs Braga and Benfica paid tribute to the late footballer ahead of kick-off in their Portuguese Primeira Liga game on Friday.

Braga and Benfica give pre-match tribute to Pele

Check out how Braga & Benfica players and fans gave a special tribute to football legend Pele ahead of their league game. 

Estadio Municipal de Braga rang out with applause for Pele, who passed away on Thursday.

In a tribute to Brazilian legend Pele, football clubs Braga and Benfica paid tribute to the late footballer ahead of kick-off in their Portuguese Primeira Liga game on Friday.
Estadio Municipal de Braga rang out for the King of Football, who passed away on Thursday.
Pele won three World Cups with his national team and is widely considered the greatest player ever to play the sport.
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The FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar has been a tournament of many firsts. Middle East's first World Cup tournament stood up to its expectations and delivered some of the best moments in World Cup history.

Year-ender 2022: Top moments of Fifa World Cup 2022

The #FIFAWorldCup produced some magical games, magical moments that'll be remembered for years to come. 

Editorji looks back at the top moments from #Qatar2022



Top moments of FIFA World Cup 2022

With numerous records broken along the way, the tournament witnessed some magical performances from the footballing greats and upcoming talents in the sport.

The FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar has been a tournament of many firsts. Middle East's first World Cup tournament stood up to its expectations and delivered some of the best moments in World Cup history.
With numerous records broken along the way, the tournament witnessed some magical performances from the footballing greats and upcoming talents in the sport.
Here are some of the best moments of the FIFA World Cup 2022 -
<ul>
<li>Argentina downed by an unexpected foe:&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Entering the tournament as the favourites to lift the title, Argentina were shocked by a spirited Saudi Arabia side in their opening Group C encounter, falling to a 2-1 defeat which also ended Argentina's 36-game unbeaten streak.
Despite Messi opening the scoring for the Albiceleste, 2 quickfire goals by The Falcons gave us the first upset of the tournament.
<ul>
<li>Japan's inspiring performance against World Cup heavyweights</li>
</ul>
Germany were hoping to make it past the group stages after the disappointment of 2018, but the Blue Samurai proved to be a different and lethal challenge to Die Mannschaft which saw them beat the 2014 Champions 2-1 at the end. Substitutes Doan and Asano scored two 2nd half goals to shock the Germans in their Group E opening encounter.&nbsp;
The Germans could never recover after the defeat and were knocked out of the group stages for the 2nd time in a row.
The Blue Samurai then also went on to register another upset in the World Cup by beating 2010 champions Spain 2-1 in their last group game encounter.
<ul>
<li>Tunisia defeating the Defending champions</li>
</ul>
With France already through to the knockout stages after back-to-back wins in their opening 2 encounters, Didier Deschamps made 9 changes against Tunisia in the 3rd match.&nbsp;
Turns out, underestimating the Carthage Eagles was a big mistake as the Tunisians went on to beat Les Bleus 1-0 courtesy of a Wahbi Khazri goal. This was Tunisia's first victory over France in the World Cup in over 50 years.
<ul>
<li>Morocco - The Dark horses of the World Cup</li>
</ul>
Starting their 2022 World Cup campaign in Group F alongside 2018 runners-up Croatia and Belgium, the Atlas Lions were not expected to make it through to the next round. However, Walid Regragui's men set the tone for their tournament when they remained unbeaten in the group stage and produced an upset by beating the golden generation of Belgium 2-0 in their 2nd game. The Atlas Lions eventually finished top of the table, having not conceded a goal from an opposition player in the group.
Qualifying for the next round as table toppers, the fairytale run didn't end early as there was more to this Moroccan side than anybody had ever imagined. The Round of 16 showed the resilient side of the Atlas Lions who managed to take heavyweights Spain to penalties and eventually emerged as 3-0 winners in the end.
The surprising momentum saw them get the better of Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal 1-0 in the quarters as well to become the first-ever African nation to play in the World Cup semis
However, every good thing comes to an end as the fairytale run ended in the last 4 courtesy of a 2-0 defeat to defending champions France.
<ul>
<li>A finale full of twists and turns</li>
</ul>
After 63 exciting and eventful games, the final between Lionel Messi's Argentina and the defending champions France lived up to everyone's expectation. It was a Lionel Messi vs Kylian Mbappe affair which saw La Pulga scoring a brace while the 23-year-old became the first player ever to score a hattrick in the World Cup final.
With the score on 3-3 after an exhilerating 120 minutes of football, it was Argentina who won the penalty shootout 4-2 courtesy of an Emiliano Martinez save which helped in fulfilling Messi's lifelong dream of lifting the World Cup.
This World Cup had something special to it, and saw many legends like Cristiano Ronaldo, Luis Suarez and Luka Modric bid farewell to the quadrennial tournament as well which made it even more memorable for fans all over the world.
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Coach Fernando Santos decided to bench CR7 and bring in Goncalo Ramos who later turned out to be the show's headliner in the round of 16 game.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Ronaldo's replacement Ramos' hattrick helps Portugal thrash Switzerland 6-1

The Ronaldo-less Portugal side has a starry night as they entered the quarterfinals for the first time since 2006 after thumping Switzerland 6-1 in the round of 16 at FIFA World Cup 2022

Coach Fernando Santos decided to bench CR7 and bring in Goncalo Ramos who later turned out to be the show's headliner in the round of 16 game.

It was raining goals as a Cristiano Ronaldo-less Portugal came to the fore to thrash Switzerland 6-1 to convincingly march into the quarterfinals for the first time in 16 years at the FIFA World Cup 2022.&nbsp; Coach Fernando Santos decided to bench CR7 and bring in Goncalo Ramos who later turned out to be the show's headliner in the round of 16 game. Ramos began his exploit in the 17th minute and later after Pepe doubled the lead in the 33rd minute, the 21-year-old found the nets again in the 51st minute of the later half. This was immediately followed by Raphael Guerreiro who converted the lead to 4-0 4 minutes later. Manuel Akanji fought for a losing cause and brought one back in the 58th minute. Ramos continued with his show as he smashed the final of his hat trick in the 67th minute, becoming the 2nd youngest man(21 years, 169 days), the first being Pele(17 year, 244 days), to score a hat trick at the FIFA World Cup's knockout stage. Rafael Leao who came in the 87th minute, netted a final goal in the extra time to thump the Swiss side 6-1 and help his team to reach the quarters after 2006.&nbsp;

A bitter heartbreak in Qatar, a distressing experience at Manchester United, abandoning the Red Devils; things do not seem to be going Cristiano Ronaldo's way off late.

Manchester United exit, World Cup loss! What's next for bereaved Cristiano Ronaldo?

A bitter heartbreak in Qatar, a distressing experience at Manchester United, abandoning the Red Devils!

Here's how the past couple of months unfolded for CR7

Only Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr have shown their interest in on boarding the Portugal great. A lucrative 200 million euros/season offer was on the table, only for Ronaldo to reject it!

A bitter heartbreak in Qatar, a distressing experience at Manchester United, abandoning the Red Devils; things do not seem to be going Cristiano Ronaldo's way off late.
For the past couple of months, it is only disappointment that has knocked on CR7's door. Ronaldo being benched, and overlooked by Erik Ten Hag, came as a surprise to his fans. Reports of his issues with Erik Ten Hag emerged; the Tottenham win saga remains unforgettable.
Ronaldo, who was benched in the game against Spurs in late October, stormed off before the Tottenham game finished, and opted out of the celebration of the 2-0 win as well.
As a disciplinary action, he was later dropped from the last game vs Chelsea before the World Cup break.
Then the bombshell interview with Piers Morgan was the final nail in the coffin post which the club and the Portuguese hero parted ways on a resentful note.
Come World Cup 2022; Qatar brought hope, his final dance at the grandest stage. In the Piers Morgan interview, the star even said, if he managed to get his hands around the elusive trophy, he would retire immediately.
That, however, did not happen. All the more, the 1-0 quarterfinal defeat came against 34th-ranked team Morocco.
While the Ronaldo-less Navigators crushed Switzerland 6-1 in the pre-quarters, they failed to breach Morocco&rsquo;s defence in the last 8 encounter.
Fans were shattered, and the footballing hero was shattered too. While the African nation celebrated the historic win, soaked in tears, Ronaldo who made his 196th international appearance, left the ground bereaved.
Was this the last time? Yes, apparently. His age, 37, is not on his side, his declining graph, getting benched in league football, and in national games, all these depict, the quarterfinal game against Morocco was his final showdown at the World Cup stage, the final possibility of adding that one missing trophy to his elaborate cabinet.
Though the talisman has 2 international trophies with his national team, not winning the football world cup is probably going to haunt him lifelong. However, the focus shifts back to club football!
The 5-time Ballon d&rsquo;Or champion would now have to give a thorough thought about &lsquo;what next!&rsquo;Only Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr have shown their interest in on boarding the Portugal great. A lucrative 200 million euros/season offer was on the table, only for Ronaldo to reject it!
For, CR7, to maintain his dominance in global football, the formula would be cracking a deal with European takers. While finding that perfect buyer would be tough, if that happens, it might just turn out to be a chart-busting one!
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Portugal coach Fernando Santos has parted ways with the national team after his side fell to a 1-0 defeat in the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2022 at the hands of Morocco.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Portugal part ways with coach Fernando Santos after World Cup exit

Portugal have decided to part ways with long-term manager Fernando Santos after their #FIFAWorldCup exit

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Santos received a fair share of criticism over his recent tactics which saw him bench Cristiano Ronaldo in his last 2 games at the World Cup as well.

Portugal coach Fernando Santos has parted ways with the national team after his side fell to a 1-0 defeat in the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2022 at the hands of Morocco.
&ldquo;After one of the best participations ever by the national team in the final stages of the World Cup&hellip;FPF and Fernando Santos understand this is the right moment to start a new cycle," the FPF said in a statement.
&ldquo;In addition to the titles won, Fernando Santos became the coach with the most games and most victories. It was an honour to have a coach and a person like Fernando Santos as the head of the national team." they further added.
The Portuguese coach started his managerial role with the team in 2014 and helped his team win the European Championship in 2016 and the inaugural edition of the UEFA Nations League in 2019.
Santos received a fair share of criticism over his recent tactics which saw him bench Cristiano Ronaldo in his last 2 games at the World Cup as well.
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37-year-old Ronaldo left the field in tears after Portugal lost 1-0 to Morocco in the quarterfinals on Saturday

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After suffering a shock defeat to Morocco, Portugal's greatest footballer Cristiano Ronaldo seemingly confirmed his international retirement in a cryptic social media post, stating 'the dream has ended'.

37-year-old Ronaldo left the field in tears after Portugal lost 1-0 to Morocco in the quarterfinals on Saturday

After suffering a shock defeat to Morocco, Portugal's greatest footballer Cristiano Ronaldo seemingly confirmed his international retirement in a cryptic social media post, stating 'the dream has ended'.
 37-year-old Ronaldo left the field in tears after Portugal lost 1-0 to Morocco in the quarterfinals on Saturday.
 And in his first reaction after the World Cup exit, the Portuguese star striker said that it was &ldquo;time to take stock&rdquo; without saying explicitly if he wanted to carry on playing for Portugal after two decades with the national team.
 He further stated that though he won many international titles, winning a World Cup for Portugal was his biggest and most ambitious dream, one that didn't come true.
 Ronaldo has been the talk of the town since his explosive interview with Piers Morgan which prematurely ended his second stint at Manchester United.
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Even at the marquee event in Qatar, he warmed the benches in Portugal's last two games against Switzerland and Morocco, coming on only after half-time.

Portugal's Bruno Fernandes was clearly not happy with the officiating during the quarter-final tie against Morocco in the FIFA World Cup 2022 and ranted about the same in his post-match interview as well.

FIFA World Cup 2022: 'F*** them' Bruno Fernandes loses cool at officials after loss against Morocco

Bruno Fernandes lashes out at the referee in his post-match interview after Portugal's loss in the #FIFAWorldCup 

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The Manchester United midfielder said that the man in charge, Facundo Tello, wasn&rsquo;t up to the task of such a high-profile game and also wanted to know why an Argentine referee was chosen to officiate the game while his nation is still in the World Cup.

Portugal's Bruno Fernandes was clearly not happy with the officials during the quarter-final tie against Morocco in the FIFA World Cup 2022.
The Manchester United midfielder said that the referee, Facundo Tello, wasn&rsquo;t up to the task for such a high-profile game and also raised questions about why an Argentine referee was chosen to officiate the game while his nation is still in contention for the World Cup.
"Don't touch me, I'll say what I have to say. F*** them&hellip;&rdquo; Fernandes ranted after the game as he was seen being calmed by a Portugal Football Federation official.
He added: &ldquo;I have to say that it is very strange to have a referee refereeing us from a country [Argentina] that still has its team in the competition and we don't have Portuguese referees in the World Cup.&ldquo;
"Our referees are in the Champions League, so they have the quality and level to be here. These officials don't referee in the Champions League, they're not used to this type of game, and they don't have the pace for it. They clearly tilted the field."
In the first half, there is a clear penalty on me, without a doubt, because I am isolated and never in my life let myself fall, when I was alone with the goalkeeper and could shoot at the goal. As simple as that," he further added.
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After 5 games in the tournament, the Atlas Lions are yet to concede a goal from any opposition they have faced so far.

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After 5 games in the tournament, the Atlas Lions are yet to concede a goal from any opposition they have faced so far which shows the resilience Walid Regragui's men are showing at the biggest stage of them all

Morocco continued their fairy-tale run in the FIFA World Cup 2022 as they dumped Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal out of the tournament with a 1-0 win.
With the victory, the Atlas Lions become the first African side to go through to the World Cup semi-finals.
It was Morocco's En-Nesyri who broke the deadlock for his side with an incredible leaping header right on the cusp of half time which eventually turned out to be the match-winner in the end.
Portugal did come close to levelling the score when Bruno Fernandes' strike hit the crossbar just before the half-time whistle, but in the end they failed to breach the Moroccan goal.
After 5 games in the tournament, the Atlas Lions are yet to concede a goal from any opposition they have faced so far which shows the resilience Walid Regragui's men are showing at the biggest stage of them all.
Defeat for Portugal meant that Cristiano Ronaldo's last bite at World Cup glory ended in disappointment.
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