Ronaldo, Portugal among teams securing World Cup bids
Cristiano Ronaldo will get another shot at lifting the World CupMARCH 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Portugal tops N. Macedonia, Ronaldo makes it to another WCup
There will be at least one more World Cup for Cristiano RonaldoMARCH 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: Portugal-NMacedonia, Poland-Sweden in WC playoffs
There are two playoff finals in World Cup qualifying in Europe on TuesdayMARCH 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mancini to stay as Italy coach despite World Cup failure
Roberto Mancini says he will stay on as Italy coach despite the team’s failure to qualify for the World Cup againMARCH 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ronaldo says Portugal ready to avoid an upset like Italy's
Cristiano Ronaldo needs to avoid an upset like the one that ended Italy’s hopes of making it to the World CupMARCH 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Italy misses 2nd straight World Cup in rapid fall from grace
Italy has gone from winning the European Championship to failing to qualify for the World Cup in just eight monthsMARCH 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Portugal beats Turkey 3-1 to move closer to World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal moved a big step closer to the World Cup with a hard-fought 3-1 home win over Turkey in the playoffs of European qualifyingMARCH 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
World Cup qualifying 2022: Can Ronaldo rescue Portugal?
Portugal must navigate two must-win playoff games to reach Qatar. David Mosse breaks down all the drama in European qualifying.MARCH 23, 2022
MATCHDAY: World Cup spot on the line for Italy and Portugal
It's crunch time in World Cup qualifying in Europe as the playoffs begin with four semifinal matchesMARCH 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
World Cup spot on the line for Portugal and aging Ronaldo
It’s no secret time is running out for Cristiano Ronaldo at age 37MARCH 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Portugal replaces goalkeeper ahead of Turkey qualifier
Portugal has called up Wolverhampton goalkeeper José Sá to replace Anthony Lopes for the World Cup qualifier against Turkey on ThursdayMARCH 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pepe tests positive, ruled out of qualifier against Turkey
Veteran defender Pepe has been ruled out of Portugal’s World Cup qualifier against Turkey after testing positive for COVID-19MARCH 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
De Sciglio replaces injured Di Lorenzo in Italy squad
Roberto Mancini has called up Juventus defender Mattia De Sciglio to replace the injured Giovanni Di Lorenzo in the Italy squad for the World Cup playoffsMARCH 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Balotelli left off Italy's squad for World Cup playoffs
Mario Balotelli has been left off Italy’s squad for the World Cup playoffsMARCH 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Draw for European soccer competitions
Draw for European soccer competitionsFEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
EXPLAINER: What's at stake as World Cup qualifying resumes
The eight stadiums are ready in Qatar and World Cup tickets have been on sale for a weekJANUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
FIFA lets Netherlands U21 winger Kadıoğlu play for Turkey
FIFA has cleared Netherlands under-21 winger Ferdi Kadıoğlu to switch national eligibility to TurkeyJANUARY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
2022 World Cup: VAR a welcome addition to CONCACAF qualifying
The addition of VAR to CONCACAF World Cup qualifying is a big change — and one fans should welcome, Doug McIntyre writes.JANUARY 20, 2022
Juventus winger Federico Chiesa damages ACL, needs surgery
Juventus winger Federico Chiesa will undergo surgery after damaging the anterior cruciate ligament in his left kneeJANUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sousa hired by Brazil's Flamengo after Poland ends contract
The president of the Polish soccer federation says national team coach Paulo Sousa’s contract has been terminatedDECEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sporting, Porto face 1-year European bans for unpaid debts
Portuguese soccer clubs Sporting Lisbon and Porto were threatened with a one-season ban from the Champions League and other European competitions if they fail to pay outstanding de...DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Italy and Portugal drawn in same World Cup playoff bracket
European champion Italy and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal have been drawn in the same World Cup qualifying playoff bracket, meaning at least one of them will miss next year’s tourna...NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Italy and Portugal drawn in same qualifying playoffs bracket, meaning one will miss World Cup in Qatar
Italy and Portugal drawn in same qualifying playoffs bracket, meaning one will miss World Cup in QatarNOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
World Cup 2022: Alexi Lalas' State of the Union Podcast special
Alexi Lalas and the "State of the Union Podcast" celebrated their 200th episode with an in-depth look at the World Cup.NOVEMBER 21, 2021
Serbia shocks Portugal to join Spain, Croatia at World Cup
Spain, Serbia and Croatia are heading to next year’s World CupNOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
