The Irish Times

Lionel Messi left off shortlist for Fifa player of the year

Cristiano Ronaldo looking for a record sixth prize ahead of Mo Salah and Luka Modric

Mon Sept 03 2018 - 15:10

An absolute VAR-ce: Portugal progress after Iran draw

Two penalties awarded in a VAR dominated final group game, as Portugal edge through

Mon Jun 25 2018 - 21:17

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

Champions League round-up: High drama in Istanbul as Besiktas complete comeback

Meanhile, Atletico Madrid cruised through as group winners while Napoli still have work to do

Wed Nov 23 2016 - 22:10

PSG, Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid all seal qualification

Thomas Meunier’s late free kick puts French side through; Antoine Griezmann nets twice in Madrid

Tue Nov 01 2016 - 22:45

Portugal stand up to be counted in absence of Cristiano Ronaldo

Departure of injured talisman brought an inspired response from Euro 2016 winners

Sun Jul 10 2016 - 23:28

How Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale are devoted to the team effort

Semi-final has been sometimes billed as a one-on-one affair, but it is more than that

Tue Jul 05 2016 - 19:17

Portugal hold their nerve to get past Poland on penalties

Ronaldo’s side through to the semi-finals of Euro 2016 after dull draw in Marseille

Thu Jun 30 2016 - 23:08

Jakob Blaszczykowski comes out of shadows to inspire Poland

Winger has regained form that made him such a key man for Klopp’s Dortmund

Thu Jun 30 2016 - 01:00

Late extra-time winner sees Portugal through in dour Lens affair

Ricardo Quaresma headed home after 118 minutes to send Croatia packing in Lens

Sat Jun 25 2016 - 23:08

Ronaldo drags Portugal over the line

Star man shines in Lyon as Portugal fight back to claim place in last 16 as a third placed team

Wed Jun 22 2016 - 19:14

Iceland punish Portugal to take point on big tournament bow

Birkir Bjarnason takes advantage of poor defending to equalise Nani’s first-half strike

Tue Jun 14 2016 - 22:16

Portugal finish Euro 2016 preparations in style against Estonia

Cristiano Ronaldo on target twice as Selecao serve up brutal seven goal thrashing

Thu Jun 09 2016 - 08:49

Euro 2016: Portugal relying on Ronaldo once again

A place in the second round may not be beyond Portugal but Ronaldo can only do so much

Tue Jun 07 2016 - 11:33

Laurent Blanc admits PSG have little chance against Barcelona

French side lost home leg 3-1 but welcome back Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Marco Verratti

Tue Apr 21 2015 - 09:18

Bayern Munich with plenty to do after Porto defeat

Pep Guardiola’s side can’t recover after Ricardo Queresma brace gets hosts off to a flyer

Thu Apr 16 2015 - 08:50