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Cristiano Ronaldo: I agreed to take the fifth penalty

Published on Jun 28 2012 // EURO 2012, Portugal

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that he agreed to take the fifth penalty in the shoot-out in his side’s Euro 2012 semifinal defeat to Spain . The Seleccao lost the match after Joao Moutinho and Bruno Alves both failed from the spot, with Ronaldo – who usually takes their...

Portugal coach Paulo Bento staying positive despite Spain defeat

Published on Jun 28 2012 // EURO 2012, Portugal

Portugal manager Paulo Bento remained positive despite his side’s 4-2 penalty shoot-out defeat to Spain in their Euro 2012 semi-final, even though his side failed to register a shot on target in the entire game. The Portuguese had been impressive in their pressing game against their Iberian neighbours,...

Video Highlights: Portugal 0 Spain 0 (4-2 on penalties aet)

Published on Jun 28 2012 // EURO 2012, Football Highlights Videos, Portugal, Spain, Top Story

Negredo, who turned down a £12 million transfer from Real Madrid to Hull City three years ago — strange, but true — lacked the flair of Fabregas and the pace of Torres, but his selection had the desired effect with both of Spain’s early chances involving the 26 year-old. Just nine minutes into...

Euro 2012 Semi-final: Portugal v Spain Match Preview

Published on Jun 27 2012 // EURO 2012, Portugal, Spain

What: Euro 2012 Semi-final Who: Portugal vs Spain When: Wednesday 27th June, 2012, at 19:45 UK time Where: Donbass Arena, Donetsk, Ukraine Real Test Meeting Spain at the penultimate stage will surely be Portugal’s biggest test so far in the 2012 European Championship. Labelled as dark horses before...

Hugo Almeida to start for Portugal against Spain

Published on Jun 27 2012 // EURO 2012, Portugal

Besiktas striker Hugo Almeida has confirmed that he will start for Portugal in their Euro 2012 semi-final clash against Spain on Wednesday. Seleccao coach Paulo Bento had been assessing his options in attack after Helder Postiga sustained a muscular injury against Czech Republic, which will rule him...

Portugal striker Postiga set to miss semi-final

Published on Jun 22 2012 // EURO 2012, Portugal

Portugal centre-forward Helder Postiga is set to miss the Euro 2012 semi-final clash with either Spain or France in Donetsk, after suffering a suspected hamstring strain in Thursday’s 1-0 quarter-final win over Czech Republic. The veteran striker, who was an integral part of Luiz Felipe Scolari’s...

Czech Republic 0-1 Portugal Video Highlights: Ronaldo finally breaks through

Published on Jun 22 2012 // Czech Republic, EURO 2012, Football Highlights Videos, Portugal, Top Story

Cristiano Ronaldo stood up to be counted once again as he lead Portugal into the Euro 2012 semi-finals after a 1-0 victory over the Czech Republic at the National Stadium in Warsaw. The Real Madrid star would head home the only goal of the game with 11 minutes to seal a narrow victory for the Seleccao...

Germany 1-0 Portugal, Video Highlights: Gomez header settles tense encounter

Published on Jun 10 2012 // EURO 2012, Football Highlights Videos, German Bundesliga, Germany, Group B, Portugal

Germany kicked off its Euro 2012 campaign in efficient fashion, grinding out a narrow 1-0 win over Portugal at the Lviv Arena on Saturday. Mario Gomez’s pinpoint header on 72 minutes sent the beaten 2008 finalist to a crucial three points, and joint-top of Group B with Denmark after their tournament...

Euro 2012 Group B: Germany v Portugal Match Preview

Published on Jun 09 2012 // EURO 2012, Germany, Group B, Portugal

When Germany kick off their Euro 2012 campaign in Lviv, they will be considered one of the favourites to lift the trophy. This is not an unfamiliar place for the Germans to be, having won the tournament three times before. However, the side will be among the favourites not only on the premise that they...

Germany – Portugal Preview: Seleccao out to avenge Euro 2008 quarter-final defeat in Group B clash

Published on Jun 08 2012 // EURO 2012, Germany, Group B, Portugal

GERMANY Neuer Boateng, Mertesacker, Badstuber, Lahm Khedira, Schweinsteiger Muller, Ozil, Podolski Klose PORTUGAL Rui Patricio Pereira, Pepe, Alves, Coentrao Meireles, Veloso, Moutinho Nani, Postiga, Ronaldo Germany are expected to have a fully-fit squad for Saturday’s encounter with Portugal in...

Nani resumes light training ahead of Portugal’s Germany clash

Published on Jun 06 2012 // EURO 2012, Group B, Portugal

Portugal winger Nani has handed coach Paulo Bento a boost by returning to training three days before his country’s Euro 2012 Group B opener against Germany . The Manchester United man had picked up a foot injury in Saturday’s 3-1 friendly defeat to Turkey at home, leading to fears he could...

Portugal 0-0 Macedonia Video Highlights: Cristiano Ronaldo & Co. struggle to find the net in frustrating stalemate

Published on May 27 2012 // EURO 2012, Football Highlights Videos, Friendlies, Group B, Portugal

Portugal lacked creativity as they were shut out by a resilient Macedonia side with the pair playing out a dour 0-0 draw in Leiria in Saturday’s friendly. Paulo Bento’s men got their Euro 2012 preparations off to a stuttering start as they were stifled by the number of bodies that the visitors...

Hugo Viana replaces Carlos Martins in Portugal squad for Euro 2012

Published on May 23 2012 // EURO 2012, Group B, Portugal

Paulo Bento has been forced to make an early change in his Portugal squad for Euro 2012 following the wihtdrawal of Carlos Martins due to injury. The Benfica midfielder, who spent the 2011-12 campaign on loan at Granada, is being plagued by muscular problems, and has been forced to leave the Seleccao...

Gullit: Cristiano Ronaldo can make the difference at Euro 2012

Published on May 21 2012 // Group B, Portugal

Former Netherlands international Ruud Gullit feels that Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo could be one of the stars of Euro 2012 if he manages to replicate his club form at international level. The 27-year-old netted an impressive 46 goals in 38 La Liga appearances for Real Madrid to help the side to the...

Nani unafraid of meeting Germany in Euro 2012 group stage

Published on May 18 2012 // Germany, Group B, Portugal

Portugal winger Nani has stated he is not afraid to play against Germany in the Euro 2012 group stage. Die Mannschaft sent Portugal packing in the Euro 2008 quarter-final series and are heavily suggested as one one of the favourites to lift the trophy in Poland and Ukraine, but Nani thinks that Joachim...

Manuel Fernandes omitted from Portugal’s Euro 2012 squad as Nelson Oliveira makes the cut

Published on May 15 2012 // Group B, Portugal

Besiktas midfielder Manuel Fernandes has been left out of Paulo Bento ‘s 23-man Portugal squad for Euro 2012. The 26-year-old’s omission is the biggest shock to come from the announcement, after he enjoyed an impressive season with the Turkish club. Somewhat surprise inclusions come in the...

Atletico Madrid’s Silvio to undergo knee surgery

Published on Mar 12 2012 // EURO 2012, Group B, Portugal, Spain, Spanish La Liga, Top Story

Atletico Madrid have announced that right back Silvio will undergo surgery on a knee problem on Monday. The Portugal international signed for Atleti in the summer in an 8 million euro deal but a persistent knee ligament injury has restricted the defender to just 14 competitive appearances to date. He...

Portugal’s ambition is to win Euro 2012, says Cristiano Ronaldo after draw with Poland

Published on Mar 01 2012 // EURO 2012, Group B, Portugal

Portugal Cristiano Ronaldo insists Euro 2012 glory remains firmly in Portugal ‘s sights following a disappointing 0-0 draw with Poland on Wednesday. An uninspired 90 minutes of football in Warsaw produced no goals in a contest that will not live long in the memory, but the Real Madrid star has...

Poland 0-0 Portugal Video Highlights: Cristiano Ronaldo and Co draw a blank as entertaining friendly ends in stalemate

Published on Mar 01 2012 // EURO 2012, Football Highlights Videos, Friendlies, Group A, Group B, Poland, Portugal

A display marked by several missed opportunities in the first half led to Portugal drawing 0-0 with Poland at the inauguration of the National Stadium in Warsaw on Wednesday evening. In a match with plenty of chances but little penetration, a feisty home support were unable to celebrate a winning goal...

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