The Irish Times

World Cup playoffs round-up: Portugal and Poland book their spots in Qatar finals

Sadio Mane slots home winning penalty as Senegal qualify after shoot-out with Egypt

Tue Mar 29 2022 - 22:39

Shock defeat to North Macedonia ends Italy’s World Cup hopes

Playoffs round-up: Portugal survive late scare while Sweden beat Czechs in extra-time

Thu Mar 24 2022 - 21:57

Ireland throw it all at Portugal but fail to break the door down

Stephen Kenny’s side sensed chance of a famous win after Pepe’s red card

Thu Nov 11 2021 - 22:28

Ronaldo still the star turn as Portugal bid for Qatar

Seleção have had an average World Cup record since Eusébio-inspired journey of 1966

Wed Nov 10 2021 - 06:00

John Egan rues what might have been after putting Ireland on the brink of glory

Centre-half denied place in the history books as Ronaldo writes more history of his own

Wed Sept 01 2021 - 23:05

Ireland talk the talk but scale of the challenge in Portugal is daunting

Kenny remains stoically positive but limited Republic XI facing a hot night in the Algarve

Wed Sept 01 2021 - 06:00

Santos keeps focus on preparing Portugal for ‘British’-style approach from Ireland

Portuguese manager in no mood to discuss star man Ronaldo’s transfer to Man United

Tue Aug 31 2021 - 19:31

Portugal boss Santos says Ronaldo ‘super-motivated’ to face Ireland

Manager not concerned star forward’s focus has been affected by sealing move back to Manchester United

Tue Aug 31 2021 - 16:23

Football world’s eyes focus on Ronaldo as Ireland set for bit-part role

Kenny’s side braced for daunting test against multitalented Portugal squad in the Algarve

Sun Aug 29 2021 - 23:00

Stephen Kenny: ‘A number of players have had vaccines some haven’t’

Ireland must plan without Alan Browne and Callum Robinson as squad announced

Thu Aug 26 2021 - 16:24

Belgium hold on to send defending champions Portugal packing

De Bruyne limps off as Cristiano Ronaldo’s side can’t make dominance count in Seville

Sun Jun 27 2021 - 22:30

France can land knockout blow on under-pressure Portugal

Didier Deschamps' side comfortably through already while Portugal need a result

Wed Jun 23 2021 - 05:00

Cristiano Ronaldo shows naked desire that keeps him at the top

It went unnoticed in some quarters that he was Serie A’s top scorer in 2020-21

Wed Jun 16 2021 - 08:58

Euro 2020 Group F: Benzema makes world champions France even stronger

Team guide: Luckless Hungary face Portugal and Germany in group of death

Tue Jun 08 2021 - 14:05

Euro 2020 Group A: Italian renaissance will need goals

Team guide: Wales will need some Gareth Bale magic while Turkey are a threat

Sun Jun 06 2021 - 07:00

Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for coronavirus

Portuguese star will miss Wednesday’s Nations League game against Sweden

Tue Oct 13 2020 - 16:05

All in the Game: representing Wales is a walk in the park for Bale

Kieran Tripper draws Wayne Rooney comparisons in Madrid, Finland end their duck

Mon Nov 18 2019 - 13:31

Ronaldo gets backing of Portugal manager to miss international games

Fernando Santos: ‘It is not even a question of solidarity, I believe what the player said publicly’

Thu Oct 04 2018 - 14:56

Portugal take on Spain with the silverware but not the swagger

Fernando Santos has key decisions to make as his side face their Iberian rivals in Sochi

Fri Jun 15 2018 - 06:30

World Cup 2018: your guide to Group B

Spain and Portugal likely to progress at the expense of unlucky Morocco and Iran

Sat Jun 09 2018 - 02:00

Kompany’s World Cup in doubt after injury in Portugal stalemate

Belgium defender requires a scan, Joachim Löw frustrated as Austria beat Germany

Sun Jun 03 2018 - 11:27

Group B: Can European champions Portugal conquer the world?

Cristiano Ronaldo remains the main man but keep an eye on Rúben Neves in Russia

Fri Jun 01 2018 - 00:00

Cristiano Ronaldo takes centre stage as Portugal draw with Mexico

Reigning European champions concede late Moreno equaliser in Confederations Cup

Sun Jun 18 2017 - 21:15

Portugal suffer Euro 2016 hangover in Switzerland

France held by Belarus, Martinez gets first Belgium win, Netherlands draw in Sweden

Tue Sept 06 2016 - 22:27

Uefa to stick with 24-team format in European Championships

Financial realities inevitably trump the decline of quality in the football itself

Tue Jul 12 2016 - 01:00

Eder no accidental hero for Portugal

Eder’s moment was a lesson to keep believing in the face of adversity

Mon Jul 11 2016 - 17:56

‘Cristiano Ronaldo told me I would be scoring the winning goal’

Eder thanks his captain - who celebrates ‘one of the happiest moments in my career’

Mon Jul 11 2016 - 10:56

‘The ugly duckling went and scored. Now he’s a beautiful swan’

Fernando Santos delighted with Eder as his Portugal team show they are exactly that

Mon Jul 11 2016 - 10:19

TV View: Giles bows out as Portugal draw clear at the death

Viewers dealt a selection dilemma for Euro 2016 final as Eder lights up a damp squib

Sun Jul 10 2016 - 23:39

Euro 2016: History in France’s favour but Portugal have a game changer

Ronaldo key to unlocking hosts’ defence in what should be a tight affair in Paris

Sun Jul 10 2016 - 13:22

Pepe fit to return to Portugal side for final date with France

Defender takes full part in training after missing Wales game with thigh strain

Sat Jul 09 2016 - 21:23

Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo end Wales’s Euro 2016 dream

Quickfire goals from Portuguese captain and Nani bring Welsh fairytale to abrupt finish

Wed Jul 06 2016 - 22:12

Emmet Malone: All eyes on Bale and Ronaldo as history calls

Wales-Portugal semi-final at Euro 2016 should be about more than the superstars

Wed Jul 06 2016 - 14:49

Renato Sanches accused of lying about age ahead of semi-final

Former Auxerre coach Guy Roux has questioned whether midfielder is really 18

Tue Jul 05 2016 - 21:17