The leaders of Germany, Spain, and Portugal have named the incumbent French president Emmanuel Macron as their preferred candidate at the upcoming second round of the election, warning the voters against supporting National Rally’s leader, Marine Le Pen. In a surprising move on Thursday, three days before the vote in …
Read More »Ronaldo at Manchester United: Does the Portugal superstar fit at Old Trafford, or is signing just bragging rights over City?
Never one to be upstaged, the Portugal superstar just couldn’t let it lie. Failing at Euro 2020 despite surpassing Michel Platini’s goalscoring record in the competition and leveling Ali Daie’s in international football overall, did you really think he would idly watch on as generational rival Lionel Messi lifted the …
Read More »Ronaldo blasted for tossing Portugal captain’s armband to turf following Belgium Euro 2020 defeat
A 1-0 defeat to Belgium meant that holders Portugal crashed out of Euro 2020 at the last 16 stage in Seville. Save for a free-kick that tested Thibaut Courtois in the first half and a decent attempt at an assist that Diogo Jota squandered in the second, the 36-year-old Ronaldo …
Read More »The Devils you know: Belgium dump Ronaldo & Portugal OUT of Euro 2020 after Thorgan Hazard stunner – but lose De Bruyne to injury
With his older brother Eden still yet to hit the back of the net for the Red Devils in 20 months, Thorgan Hazard scored the winner late in the first half. Beating Rui Patricio with a bending shot, he sent the Wolves ‘keeper the wrong way from outside the 18-yard …
Read More »Ronal-DOH! Cristiano roasted for ATROCIOUS free-kick… but goes on to score as Portugal rout Israel in final Euro warm-up (VIDEO)
Playing their final game before they begin the defence of their European title, Portugal recorded a routine win in Lisbon thanks to a double from Bruno Fernandes and goals from Ronaldo and Joao Cancelo. But before Fernandes opened the scoring in the 42nd minute, Portugal skipper Ronaldo was presented with …
Read More »Ronaldo to the rescue: Portugal superstar saves Andrea Pirlo and Juventus with late brace to keep Champions League chase alive
Reports before kick off claimed that Pirlo could be fired if he failed to win at the Stadio Friuli, and Nahuel Molina’s goal after 10 minutes threatened to derail the visitors’ quest for a consolatory Champions League place, as well as the 2006 World Cup legend prospects of seeking a new employer by …
Read More »Netherlands, Portugal latest to ditch AstraZeneca Covid vaccine for under-60s after EMA blood-clot review
The Dutch cabinet has been advised by the Health Council, a scientific advisory body, to pause its use of the jab in those under the age of 60 in light of the safety concerns, broadcaster NOS reported on Thursday. The Netherlands’ health minister, Hugo de Jonge, has also said that …
Read More »Portugal’s top court rejects bill to legalize euthanasia as unconstitutional
Seven out of the top court’s panel of 12 judges, including the head of the Constitutional Court Joao Caupers, voted against approving the legislation on Monday. Caupers pointed out that the conditions under which medically-assisted death stops being a punishable offense must be “clear, precise, predictable and controllable” – a …
Read More »Portugal, Austria & England announce lockdowns as Europe increasingly toughens Covid-19 restrictions amid fierce protests
In Portugal, people were ordered to stay home except for work, school or essential shopping, while companies will switch to remote working wherever possible. New lockdown measures are set to take effect on November 4 and will immediately impact nearly 70 percent of the population in 121 municipalities. Prime Minister …
Read More »Portugal is seeking a technical defeat for the national team of Ukraine for naturalization Moraes
The football Federation of Portugal wants to win the match with Ukraine in the offices of FIFA. Last week in the first match selection for Euro 2020 Portugal and Ukraine in Lisbon painted a goalless draw. In that match in the visitors in the second half on the field came …
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