Portugal takes group lead after draw at Ireland in qualifier
Portugal has held on to a 0-0 draw at Ireland to take first place in its World Cup qualifying groupNOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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3-1-0 · 1ST IN LEAGUE A, GROUP 1
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MATCHDAY: Spain at Greece; Croatia aims to gain on Russia
Spain needs to beat Greece to guarantee a chance to finish first in the group regardless of other resultsNOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Talking points as WCup qualifying in Europe reaches climax
European nations play their last group games in qualifying for the 2022 World Cup over the next week and some of the continent’s biggest teams still aren't assured of advancing to...NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mourinho's Roma humbled 6-1 in ECL; Tottenham also loses
Jose Mourinho’s Roma has been routed 6-1 by Norwegian team Bodø/Glimt in the Europa Conference LeagueOCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Infantino faces dissent on call with European football heads
If Gianni Infantino was in any doubt how divisive his rule of FIFA has become, it was revealed to him during an hour-long video call with leaders of European federationsOCTOBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ronaldo scores hat trick, Denmark qualifies for World Cup
Another international hat trick for Cristiano Ronaldo and another win for Denmark to seal qualification for the World CupOCTOBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ronaldo's hat trick keeps Portugal near top of Group A
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored a hat trick as Portugal cruised past Luxembourg 5-0 to stay close to group leader Serbia in World Cup qualifyingOCTOBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: Denmark can seal WC spot; England, Swiss in action
Serbia looks to keep the Europe Group A lead ahead of Portugal when it hosts last-place Azerbaijan in World Cup qualifyingOCTOBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
For Thill, taking Luxembourg to a World Cup is family affair
After stunning one of Europe’s soccer giants by scoring the winner against Real Madrid in the Champions League, anything seems possible for Sébastien ThillOCTOBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ronaldo helps Portugal win Qatar friendly, Serbia takes lead
Cristiano Ronaldo has added to his goal-scoring record in men’s international soccer by helping Portugal brush off Qatar 3-0 in a friendly in FaroOCTOBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: England visits Andorra; Denmark on winning run
England visits Andorra on Saturday closing in on qualifying for the 2022 World Cup after collecting 16 points from a possible 18OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Afghanistan girls soccer team given asylum in Portugal
For weeks, the Afghanistan national girls soccer team had been waiting for word they could leaveSEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Germany, Portugal attack plans for 2-year soccer WCup cycle
The German and Portuguese soccer federations have issued strong critiques of plans to hold the men’s World Cup every two yearsSEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ronaldo to play against Newcastle, possibly from the bench
Cristiano Ronaldo will make the first appearance of his second spell at Manchester United in the English Premier League against Newcastle on SaturdaySEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Portugal overcomes Ronaldo's absence, beats Azerbaijan 3-0
Portugal has overcome the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo to comfortably defeat Azerbaijan 3-0 and take the lead in its World Cup qualifying groupSEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ronaldo free to link up with United, recaptures No 7 shirt
Cristiano Ronaldo has been released from Portugal’s squad and that frees the forward to join up earlier than expected with new club Manchester UnitedSEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cristiano Ronaldo sets all-time men's scoring record in epic fashion for Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo added another massive record to his name Wednesday, and he did so in epic fashion for Portugal.SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Ronaldo breaks men's scoring record with 2 goals to hit 111
Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty but still broke the men’s international scoring record before adding a second goal as Portugal beat visiting Ireland 2-1 in World Cup qualifyingSEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ronaldo becomes highest scoring man in international soccer
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the highest-scoring man in the international soccer history with his 110th goal for Portugal on WednesdaySEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the highest-scoring man in international soccer history with his 110th goal for Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the highest-scoring man in international soccer history with his 110th goal for PortugalSEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Greenwood scores for 3rd straight game, United beats Wolves
Manchester United teenager Mason Greenwood scored for a third successive game to clinch a 1-0 victory at WolverhamptonAUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ronaldo makes sensational return to Man United
Cristiano Ronaldo is headed back to Manchester UnitedAUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ronaldo included in Portugal squad for World Cup qualifiers
Cristiano Ronaldo will have another chance to break the all-time men’s international scoring record when Portugal plays its upcoming World Cup qualifiersAUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Latest: Italians celebrate Euro 2020 victory in Rome
Celebrations erupted in downtown Rome as thousands of people took to the streets after Italy beat England in a penalty shootout to win the European Championship at Wembley Stadium...JULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Altidore, Hamid, Green cut from US CONCACAF Gold Cup roster
Forward Jozy Altidore, goalkeeper Bill Hamid and midfielder Julian Green were among the 36 players cut Thursday from the U.S. roster for the CONCACAF Gold CupJULY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
