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A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Half-Time Report: Portugal and Albania goalless at the break
The Euro 2016 Group I qualifier between Portugal and Albania is goalless at half time.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Cristiano Ronaldo left out of Portugal squad
Portugal manager Paulo Bento leaves Cristiano Ronaldo out of his squad for the country's upcoming Euro 2016 qualifier against Albania.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Ricardo Quaresma: 'Portugal put too much pressure on Cristiano Ronaldo'
Ricardo Quaresma believes that there was too much pressure on Cristiano Ronaldo during Portugal's disappointing World Cup campaign.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Paulo Bento defends decision not to play Cristiano Ronaldo as striker
Paulo Bento defends his decision not to use Cristiano Ronaldo in a central attacking position during Portugal's World Cup campaign.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Manuel Jose: 'Cristiano Ronaldo didn't believe in Portugal'
Portugal's early World Cup exit was borne out of Cristiano Ronaldo not trusting his teammates, according to Manuel Jose.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Paulo Bento: 'Portugal deserve to miss out on knockout stages'
Paulo Bento admits that Portugal deserve to be heading home despite finishing their World Cup campaign by beating Ghana.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Nani: 'Portugal deserved last-16 spot'
Portugal winger Nani believes that his nation deserved to qualify for the last 16 of the World Cup following their elimination.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Player Ratings: Portugal 2-1 Ghana
Sports Mole looks at who impressed during Portugal's 2-1 win over Ghana at the World Cup.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Match Analysis: Portugal 2-1 Ghana
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Portugal's 2-1 victory over Ghana this afternoon - a result that saw both sides crash out of the World Cup.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Live Commentary: Portugal 2-1 Ghana - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Portugal's 2-1 win over Ghana as both teams are eliminated from the World Cup.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo: 'Last-16 spot almost impossible'
Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo is pessimistic about his side's chances of reaching the next round of the World Cup.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Paulo Bento has no intention to resign as Portugal manager
Portugal manager Paulo Bento insists that he will not resign from his position if his side fail to progress to the last 16 of the World Cup tomorrow.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Cristiano Ronaldo slams "average" Portugal
Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo claims that his national side should be aware of their limitations, claiming that they are "average".
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Matt Besler: 'We're still in control'
USA defender Matt Besler admits that his side are still in a good position despite seeing their qualification hopes dented by their draw with Portugal.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Paulo Bento: 'Portugal are in a difficult situation'
Portugal manager Paulo Bento admits that his side will find it hard to qualify for the knockout stages of the World Cup.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Team News: Cristiano Ronaldo starts for Portugal against USA
Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo starts for the Seleccao against USA in Manaus having overcome injury.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Live Commentary: USA 2-2 Portugal - as it happened
Relive the dramatic 2-2 draw between USA and Portugal as Paulo Bento's side rescue their World Cup hopes with a last-gasp equaliser.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Paulo Bento: 'There is no pressure on Cristiano Ronaldo'
Portugal coach Paulo Bento insists that there is no extra pressure on Cristiano Ronaldo at the World Cup, with all responsibility regarding performances on him.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Preview: United States vs. Portugal
Sports Mole previews the match between USA and Portugal at the World Cup finals.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Beto: 'Cristiano Ronaldo is 100% fit'
Portugal goalkeeper Beto dismisses reports that Cristiano Ronaldo has been ruled out of the World Cup through injury.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Fabio Coentrao: 'My World Cup could be over'
Portugal left-back Fabio Coentrao admits that his World Cup could be over after he injured his groin against Germany on Monday.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Paulo Bento: 'Referee was biased towards Germany'
Paulo Bento believes that referee Milorad Mazic was biased towards Germany in Portugal's 4-0 defeat on Monday.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Live Commentary: Germany 4-0 Portugal - as it happened
Relive our live text commentary of the World Cup Group G opener as Germany thrashed Portugal at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Team News: Cristiano Ronaldo starts for Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo is named in Portugal's starting lineup for their World Cup clash with Germany this evening.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Preview: Germany vs. Portugal
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup Group G clash between Germany and Portugal.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Live Commentary: Republic of Ireland 1-5 Portugal - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text commentary from New Jersey as Republic of Ireland were thrashed 5-1 by Portugal.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Paulo Bento "pleased" with Cristiano Ronaldo's progress
Portugal boss Paulo Bento claims that he is "pleased" with the progress Cristiano Ronaldo is making in his attempts to recover from injury.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Portugal coach Paulo Bento coy on Cristiano Ronaldo fitness
Portugal coach Paulo Bento refuses to confirm when Cristiano Ronaldo will be back in action.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Report: Cristiano Ronaldo still struggling with a thigh problem
Portugal attacker Cristiano Ronaldo continues to undergo treatment on a thigh injury with the World Cup fast approaching.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
World Cup preview: Group G
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Group G ahead of this summer's World Cup in Brazil.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Paulo Bento has no issue with relying on Cristiano Ronaldo
Portugal coach Paulo Bento insists that he has no issue with his side relying on Cristiano Ronaldo, but did admit that they need to improve without him in the team.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo out of Greece friendly with muscle injury
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo is ruled out of Saturday's World Cup warm-up friendly against Greece with a muscle injury.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
World Cup 2014: Five youngsters to watch
Sports Mole picks out five young players who we believe will be worth looking out for at this summer's World Cup in Brazil.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Antunes distraught over World Cup snub
Malaga defender Antunes reveals his disappointment after missing out on a place in Portugal's 23-man squad for the World Cup.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Portugal World Cup squad announced
Cristiano Ronaldo is one of three Real Madrid players in the Portugal squad as manager Paulo Bento names the 23 men he is taking to this summer's World Cup.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Paulo Bento has no Cristiano Ronaldo worries
Portugal boss Paulo Bento is confident that Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo will be fully fit for the World Cup this summer.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Portugal coach Paulo Bento signs new contract
Portugal coach Paulo Bento signs a two-year contract extension with the national team.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Paulo Bento: 'Cristiano Ronaldo deserves Ballon d'Or'
Portugal boss Paulo Bento believes that Real Madrid attacker Cristiano Ronaldo should win the FIFA Ballon d'Or.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Paulo Bento: 'First-leg clean sheet key to qualification'
Portugal coach Paulo Bento admits that keeping a first-leg clean sheet was vital to the 4-2 aggregate win over Sweden which saw them qualify for the World Cup.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Match Analysis: Sweden 2-3 Portugal (2-4 on aggregate)
Sports Mole looks back at an incredible end to Portugal's World Cup qualifying success over Sweden, which saw Cristiano Ronaldo score a hat-trick.
11 years ago
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