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Portugal stepping out of Ronaldo's long shadow at World Cup

A future for Portugal's national team without Cristiano Ronaldo could be a daunting prospect to the country’s up-and-coming generation of internationals

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Assists in thumping win Fernandes assisted once to go with three chances created, four crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Tuesday's 6-1 win versus Switzerland.

Impact Fernandes continues his stellar campaign for Portugal in Qatar as he's now grabbed at least one goal or one assist in each of his three WC starts while mounting a total of two goals and three assists already. A date with the stingy back line of Morocco that is coming off three shutouts in four matches though will offer a tricky match up for the playmaker's fantasy owners.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ronaldo loses Portugal spot to sully World Cup journey

The dream is still alive for Cristiano Ronaldo at the World Cup

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Little known before World Cup, Ramos goals lift Portugal

Gonçalo Ramos showed that he has the goods and the goals to stand in for Cristiano Ronaldo by scoring a hat trick at the World Cup in his first start for Portugal’s national team

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ronaldo a solitary figure after being benched at World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo didn't start Portugal’s game against Switzerland in the round of 16 of the World Cup

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

World Cup 2022 odds: How to bet Portugal-Switzerland

Here's how to bet the Portugal-Switzerland match, from the moneyline, draw, Over/Under total odds and expert pick from Doug McIntyre.

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Ronaldo looks to shine like Mbappé, Messi at World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo has been overshadowed by the brilliance of Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé so far at the World Cup

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Best of the World Cup so far: Top goal, save, player, team and more

With the World Cup knockout stage underway, let's take a look at the standout teams, performers and moments of the tournament so far.

DECEMBER 3, 2022

Messi, Mbappé and co: The AP's World Cup team of group stage

Writers covering the World Cup for The Associated Press have chosen their standout players at the tournament so far to form a best team of the group stage

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Portugal looking to avoid Brazil by winning World Cup group

Back-to-back wins, qualification with a game to spare and Cristiano Ronaldo already among the goals

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ronaldo linked with Saudi club as future still uncertain

The noise surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo shows no sign of quietening amid widespread speculation Saudi club Al Nassr is trying to sign the five-time Ballon d’Or winner

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cristiano Ronaldo: adidas reveal decision on Bruno Fernandes goal World Cup ball supplier adidas have provided evidence which reveals whether Cristiano Ronaldo or Bruno Fernandes scored Portugal’s opening g...

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Cristiano Ronaldo: adidas reveal decision on Bruno Fernandes goal World Cup ball supplier adidas have provided evidence which reveals whether Cristiano Ronaldo or Bruno Fernandes scored Portugal’s opening g...

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Nets brace on Monday Fernandes scored twice while taking six shots (three on goal) and crossing five times (one accurate) during Monday's 2-0 win over Uruguay.

Impact Fernandes opened the scoring in the 54th minute before adding a second goal from the penalty spot in the 93rd. The goals were the first of the tournament for the midfielder to go along with a tournament-high two assists as Fernandes has been the sparkplug for Portugal through two matches.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

World Cup Now: Is Bruno Fernandes Portugal's most important player?

The "World Cup Now" crew shared their thoughts on Portugal advancing to the Round of 16 after a shutout against Uruguay.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

World Cup Daily: Brazil, Portugal move on to Round of 16

Brazil and Portugal won't have anything to play for on the final day of group play — the same can't be said for everyone else that played on...

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

World Cup 2022 highlights: Fernandes, Portugal defeat Uruguay, 2-0

The second week of the 2022 FIFA World Cup continued Monday with Portugal topping Uruguay, 2-0. Here are the top plays!

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

While Ronaldo draws attention, Portugal just keeps on winning

Ronaldo wasn't the star of Portugal's win over Uruguay, but his ability to draw attention is allowing his teammates to thrive.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

World Cup 2022 - Portugal 2-0 Uruguay: Bruno Fernandes scores twice as Cristiano Ronaldo claims goal to qualify for last 16 Match report as Bruno Fernandes nets double to see Portugal into the knockout stages; Cristiano Ronaldo claimed he got a touch for the first...

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • SKY.COM

After latest milestone, Ronaldo eyes World Cup glory

Another game and another personal milestone

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS