Mexico, Portugal and Ronaldo
Digest more
Jose Mourinho has delivered a brutal assessment of Portugal after their goalless draw with Mexico. The former manager did not hold back following the 0-0 result last Saturday, questioning the team’s strength without Cristiano Ronaldo, who is recovering from a hamstring injury.
Al-Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo is set to return from a hamstring injury ahead of the Saudi Pro League clash with Al-Najma, boosting his hopes of being ready for the 2026 World Cup.
Ronaldo is expected to be part of Portugal’s squad for this summer’s showpiece international tournament, even though he turned 41 years old in February. Despite his advancing years, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s remarkable goalscoring record continues to speak for itself.
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Portugal could line up for Tuesday's international friendly against the USA.
World Soccer Talk on MSN
José Mourinho takes a slight dig at Portugal in Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence: 'Look like any run-of-the-mill team'
Although Cristiano Ronaldo’s inclusion on Portugal’s roster has drawn heavy criticism, his absence against Mexico was keenly felt. In light of this, José Mourinho has taken a subtle swipe at the national team,
Cristiano Ronaldo added another massive record to his name Wednesday, and he did so in epic fashion for Portugal.
The death of a fan overshadowed the reopening of one of world football's cathedrals, where two World Cup-bound sides ended goalless
The spotlight once again falls on Cristiano Ronaldo as Roberto Martinez has provided clarity over his fitness ahead of a crucial international period.
Portugal has traveled to North America for pre-World Cup friendlies without its most iconic player.
France move past Argentina in the latest FIFA rankings update, while Portugal break into the top 5, with Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo involved.