The Latest Breaking News from Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo drama after Portugal victory, more penalty shootout heroics at Qatar World Cup

He only played a minimal role in Portugal's supreme thrashing of Switzerland, but a petulant Cristiano Ronaldo has stolen the headlines.

ABC News · Dec 7, 2022

There’s Life Without Ronaldo for Portugal—Even If His Presence Lingers

For so long, Ronaldo has been synonymous with Portugal’s fortunes. With the 37-year-old boldly reduced to a reserve in a last-16 rout, that’s no longer necessary.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 7, 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo still ‘very important’ to Portugal as Fernando Santos ponders Morocco team selection

Portugal boss Fernando Santos has insisted that Cristiano Ronaldo remains an important part of his squad, and says he has not decided who will start up front in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Morocco - despite Goncalo Ramos' brilliant hat-trick against Switzerland.

Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2022

Today at the World Cup: Morocco find right mix and Portugal fire without Ronaldo

Goncalo Ramos scored a hat-trick against Switzerland in place of Cristiano Ronaldo after Walid Regragui’s side beat Spain on penalties

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022

Former Liverpool star gives X-rated reaction after Cristiano Ronaldo dropped by Portugal

Ex-Liverpool defender Jose Enrique was somewhat enthused to see Ronaldo dropped by Portugal for their last 16 match on Tuesday

Liverpool Echo · Dec 6, 2022

Gonçalo Ramos’s treble marks him out as Portugal’s present and future

The 21-year-old Benfica forward’s life will change after his hat-trick against Swiss that put the rest of tournament on notice

The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2022

World Cup hat-trick hero Goncalo Ramos insists ‘idol’ Cristiano Ronaldo is still Portugal’s leading man

Cristiano Ronaldo remains an “idol” to many in the Portugal squad according to Goncalo Ramos, who took the opportunity of his first international start with both hands.

Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo can't hide his emotion as fans react to Portugal substitution

Portugal breezed into the quarter-finals of the World Cup with an emphatic win over Switzerland, with Cristiano Ronaldo featuring for just over 20 minutes after being benched

Daily Mirror · Dec 6, 2022

Portugal boss Fernando Santos' inspired Goncalo Ramos call silences Cristiano Ronaldo

Portugal hammered Switzerland on Tuesday night, with Cristiano Ronaldo starting the encounter on the bench, to book their place in the World Cup quarter-final

Daily Mirror · Dec 6, 2022

Fabian Schar and Switzerland exit World Cup as Portugal turn on the style in Qatar

The Newcastle United defender started their last-16 tie with Portugal but couldn't stop defeat for the Swiss

Chronicle Live · Dec 6, 2022