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Portugal manager on Ronaldo and Pepe's future after Euro 2024 exit: 'His tears are frustration...we are still suffering the defeat'

July 07, 2024 8:11 am

While Pepe (41) was an impressive feature of the Portuguese backline, Ronaldo (39) failed to score at a major tournament for the first time in his career.

(LEFT) Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after failing to score during the quarter-final against France at the Euro 2024 tournament in Hamburg; (RIGHT) Ronaldo consoles Pepe. (AP Photo)

Cristiano Ronaldo’s bid to win European Championship with Portugal ends in penalty shootout heartbreak

July 06, 2024 8:34 am

France, who will take on Spain in the semis, had substituted talisman Kylian Mbappe before the penalty shootout against Portugal after he appeared to pick up a knock on his face.

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, center, reacts after losing a quarter final match between Portugal and France at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Hamburg, Germany, Friday, July 5, 2024. France won a penalty shoot out 4-3 after the match ended in a 0-0 draw. (AP Photo)

Portugal vs France, EURO 2024 Highlights: France defeat Portugal via penalties, book semis clash vs Spain

July 06, 2024 4:43 am

Portugal vs France, EURO 2024 Highlights: This event is Cristiano Ronaldo's last European Championship for the Portugal football team.

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Cristiano Ronaldo reveals why he cried after missed penalty in Euro 2024: 'I was at rock bottom when my team needed me the most'

July 02, 2024 5:48 pm

A critical moment in Portugal's Round of 16 game against Slovenia came late in the first half of the extra time when Cristiano Ronaldo was denied from the penalty spot by Slovenian goalkeeper Jan Oblak.

Portugal vs Slovenia, EURO 2024 Highlights: POR defeat SVN 3-0 on penalties, book spot in quarterfinal vs France

July 02, 2024 3:40 am

Portugal vs Slovenia, EURO 2024 Highlights: Diogo Costa was the man of the moment as he saved back to back three penalties in the shootout as Slovenia choked right when it matters. Portugal will now go to the quarterfinal to face France.

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo shakes hand with Georgia's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

Georgia's No 7 Khvicha Kvaratskhelia outshines idol Cristiano Ronaldo in history-making 2-0 victory

June 28, 2024 8:16 am

The Veltins-Arena witnessed history on the night when Kvaratskhelia not only outshone his much more decorated Portuguese counterpart, he ensured that his country, the lowest ranked team in this tournament, can dream big.

From Portugal to Chandigarh: Teaching tennis through continents

June 24, 2024 11:59 am

Marco’s decision to move to Chandigarh in 2021 was driven by a desire for new challenges and opportunities. "It was a leap of faith, but one that has enriched my professional journey,” Marco explains.

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes highest assist provider in Euro history as Portugal defeat Turkey 3-0

June 22, 2024 11:37 pm

The Selecao who were already leading 2-0 at half time, courtesy of a Bernardo Silva strike and an own goal by Samet Akaydin, made it 3-0 after Ronaldo chose to pass to Bruno in the 56th minute even after having the goalkeeper at his mercy.

Cristiano Ronaldo needs to find prime finishing form to justify place in Portugal's starting XI

June 20, 2024 7:49 am

There were a couple of moments of fine touch from the 39-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo but the goal-scoring phenom lacked the finishing bite, timing and power that made him special in his prime

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Amid soaring temperatures, wildfires rage in Europe

July 17, 2022 10:48 am

In one of many wildfires scorching Europe this week, French firefighters struggled to manage a massive inferno that ravaged across pine forests in the Bordeaux region for the fifth straight day as the country faces strong winds and hot, dry weather on Saturday.