Cristiano Ronaldo says his dream of winning a World Cup for Portugal has "ended", a day after his team’s crushing quarterfinal loss to Morocco.

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While Moroccan fans and players were over the moon after their victory, Portugal players were unhappy with the Argentine referee in charge of their one nil World Cup Quarter-final defeat by Morocco. Watch the video to know more.

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<p>Portugal's parliament voted in favour of decriminalising euthanasia for the third time after the past two attempts to pass the legislation were vetoed by the country’s president Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. “Medically-assisted death” was legalised by Belgium and the Netherlands more than two decades ago and several European countries have followed suit in the last few years. However, Portugal is yet to join the list due to the conservative approach taken by top authorities.</p>

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<p>The Socialist party, which enjoys an absolute majority in parliament, voted in favour of decriminalising euthanasia. However, the bill will only be passed after the president signs it.</p>

<p>The president said Thursday that he will take his decision "certainly before Christmas".</p>

<p>Reuters reported the bill advocates "the right to life cannot be turned into an obligation to live under any circumstances". However, it has been opposed by various groups recently with Catholic Doctors' Association saying that it "brings Portugal closer to more permissive legislation".</p>

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<p>According to the latest bill, euthanasia will be reserved for adults with "serious and incurable illness" and patients who have made a "reiterated" and "free and informed" personal decision.</p>

<p>In 2021, after the legislation won the parliamentary vote for the second time, it was sent to the constitutional court. Although the court said that it can be allowed with a few amendments, the president of the country still decided to not sign on it citing religious reasons.</p>

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Portugal's parliament voted in favour of decriminalising euthanasia for the third time after the past two attempts to pass the legislation were vetoed by the country’s president Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.

Portugal's parliament voted in favour of decriminalising euthanasia for the third time after the past two attempts to pass the legislation were vetoed by the country’s president Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. “Medically-assisted death” was legalised by Belgium and the Netherlands more than two decades ago and several European countries have followed suit in the last few years. However, Portugal is yet to join the list due to the conservative approach taken by top authorities. Also read | India-Russia summit to not happen this year due to 'scheduling issues' The Socialist party, which enjoys an absolute majority in parliament, voted in favour of decriminalising euthanasia. However, the bill will only be passed after the president signs it. The president said Thursday that he will take his decision "certainly before Christmas". Reuters reported the bill advocates "the right to life cannot be turned into an obligation to live under any circumstances". However, it has been opposed by various groups recently with Catholic Doctors' Association saying that it "brings Portugal closer to more permissive legislation". Also read | Basketball star Brittney Griner arrives home in US after Russia prisoner swap According to the latest bill, euthanasia will be reserved for adults with "serious and incurable illness" and patients who have made a "reiterated" and "free and informed" personal decision. In 2021, after the legislation won the parliamentary vote for the second time, it was sent to the constitutional court. Although the court said that it can be allowed with a few amendments, the president of the country still decided to not sign on it citing religious reasons.

Portugal's parliament passes bill decriminalising euthanasia for third time

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is underway. Portugal is all set to face Morocco today in the Quarter Finals. The Arab world is rallying behind Morocco.

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Millions of people are expected to watch France vs England in FIFA World Cup quarter-final tonight. Both the teams will meet at the Al Bayt stadium and the winner will face Morocco or Portugal in the semi-finals on December 14.

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<p>The FIFA World Cup 2022 is back in action this weekend with a series of quarterfinal games. On Saturday at the Al Thumama Stadium, Morocco plays against Fernando Santos' excellent Portugal team in a key knockout match. With a victory over Spain, Morocco has been impressive at the FIFA World Cup. Morocco managed to pull off one of the biggest upsets of the competition thus far. The North African giants are now in the best shape and have a chance to make history this year. Portugal, on the other hand, have also established themselves as clear favourites in FIFA World Cup 2022. The Selecao is hoping to repeat their amazing 6-1 victory over Switzerland against Morocco in this weekend's contest.</p>

<h2><strong>Morocco vs Portugal match prediction</strong></h2>

<p>Portugal is in terrific shape going into this game and has some fantastic players at their disposal. Goncalo Ramos will captain the team after scoring an incredible hat-trick against Switzerland. To have a chance in this match, Morocco will need to play as well as they did against Spain. However, Portugal has the advantage this weekend and is the superior squad on paper.</p>

<p><strong>Prediction</strong>: Portugal to win the match with a 3-1 lead</p>

<h2><strong>Morocco vs Portugal head to head</strong></h2>

<p>When comparing their head-to-head records, Morocco and Portugal are tied since each team has won one of the two games that have been played between them. The two previous meetings between the two teams have both taken place at the FIFA World Cup, with the most recent one occurring in a group game in 2018.</p>

<h2><strong>Morocco vs Portugal predicted lineups</strong></h2>

<p><strong>Morocco possible starting lineup:</strong><br />
Bounou; Hakimi, Saiss, Aguerd, Mazraoui; Ounahi, Amrabat, Amallah; Ziyech, En-Nesyri, Boufal<br />
<strong>Portugal possible starting lineup:</strong><br />
Costa; Dalot, Pepe, Dias, Guerreiro; B. Silva, Carvalho, Otavio; Fernandes, Ramos, Felix</p>

<h2><strong>Morocco vs Portugal match details</strong></h2>

<p>On Saturday, December 10, 2022, the remaining two matches of the FIFA World Cup 2022 quarter-finals will be played. The first match will be played between Morocco and Portugal at 20:30 IST and 19:00 GST. The venue of the match is Al Thumama Stadium.</p>


The FIFA World Cup 2022 is back in action this weekend with a series of quarterfinal games. On Saturday at the Al Thumama Stadium, Morocco plays against Fernando Santos' excellent Portugal team in a key knockout match.

The FIFA World Cup 2022 is back in action this weekend with a series of quarterfinal games. On Saturday at the Al Thumama Stadium, Morocco plays against Fernando Santos' excellent Portugal team in a key knockout match. With a victory over Spain, Morocco has been impressive at the FIFA World Cup. Morocco managed to pull off one of the biggest upsets of the competition thus far. The North African giants are now in the best shape and have a chance to make history this year. Portugal, on the other hand, have also established themselves as clear favourites in FIFA World Cup 2022. The Selecao is hoping to repeat their amazing 6-1 victory over Switzerland against Morocco in this weekend's contest. Morocco vs Portugal match prediction Portugal is in terrific shape going into this game and has some fantastic players at their disposal. Goncalo Ramos will captain the team after scoring an incredible hat-trick against Switzerland. To have a chance in this match, Morocco will need to play as well as they did against Spain. However, Portugal has the advantage this weekend and is the superior squad on paper. Prediction: Portugal to win the match with a 3-1 lead Morocco vs Portugal head to head When comparing their head-to-head records, Morocco and Portugal are tied since each team has won one of the two games that have been played between them. The two previous meetings between the two teams have both taken place at the FIFA World Cup, with the most recent one occurring in a group game in 2018. Morocco vs Portugal predicted lineups Morocco possible starting lineup: Bounou; Hakimi, Saiss, Aguerd, Mazraoui; Ounahi, Amrabat, Amallah; Ziyech, En-Nesyri, Boufal Portugal possible starting lineup: Costa; Dalot, Pepe, Dias, Guerreiro; B. Silva, Carvalho, Otavio; Fernandes, Ramos, Felix Morocco vs Portugal match details On Saturday, December 10, 2022, the remaining two matches of the FIFA World Cup 2022 quarter-finals will be played. The first match will be played between Morocco and Portugal at 20:30 IST and 19:00 GST. The venue of the match is Al Thumama Stadium.

Portugal vs Morocco at FIFA World Cup 2022 - Match prediction, preview, head-to-head and lineups

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<p>Cristiano Ronaldo hasn't had the best of 2022. His turbulent second stint with Manchester United finally ended after his recent explosive claims against the Red Devils' owners and team manager Erik Ten Hag. After being released by the Old Trafford club, before his contract was to get over, there have been speculations regarding his next move. Many reports have linked the superstar footballer to several top clubs. It has been rumoured that the Portugal captain is making a move&nbsp;to Saudi Arabia.</p>

<p>In this regard, many media outlets, including Marca, reported that Ronaldo will stay in the Middle East after the FIFA World Cup and will join Saudi Arabian club&nbsp;Al-Nassr in January 2023. However, the ex-Man United striker finally reacted to all such claims and made a big statement.&nbsp;"No, it is not true," Ronaldo was quoted as saying by Mais Futebol after Portugal's 6-1 win over Switzerland in the Round of 16 tie during the Qatar World Cup.</p>

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<p>It was reported by many portals that Ronaldo's move to Al-Nassr would've made him the highest-paid player in the world. However, the 37-year-old has denied all such claims and it remains to be seen which club will be able to acquire his services after his fallout with Man United. In the ongoing EPL 2022/23 edition, he failed to get going and be a regular in the starting XI. On Wednesday (December 07), when Portugal faced the Swiss line-up in the World Cup, captain Ronaldo was benched, with his replacement Gancalo Ramos scoring a hat-trick,&nbsp;and only made an appearance in the 73rd minute.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the game, Portuguese coach Fernando Santos opined on Ronaldo being benched&nbsp;and said, "Cristiano and Ramos are different players. There is no problem with the national team captain," Santos said. "It was strategic. Players are different. I also started Diogo Dalot, and Raphael Guerrero; however, Joao Cancelo is a fabulous player. That's what I thought for the game against Switzerland; in another game, it might be different," he asserted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Portugal will now face high-flying Morocco in the quarters on December 10 (Friday).</p>


Cristiano Ronaldo hasn't had the best of 2022. His turbulent second stint with Manchester United finally ended after his recent explosive claims against the Red Devils' owners and team manager Erik Ten Hag.

Cristiano Ronaldo hasn't had the best of 2022. His turbulent second stint with Manchester United finally ended after his recent explosive claims against the Red Devils' owners and team manager Erik Ten Hag. After being released by the Old Trafford club, before his contract was to get over, there have been speculations regarding his next move. Many reports have linked the superstar footballer to several top clubs. It has been rumoured that the Portugal captain is making a move to Saudi Arabia. In this regard, many media outlets, including Marca, reported that Ronaldo will stay in the Middle East after the FIFA World Cup and will join Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr in January 2023. However, the ex-Man United striker finally reacted to all such claims and made a big statement. "No, it is not true," Ronaldo was quoted as saying by Mais Futebol after Portugal's 6-1 win over Switzerland in the Round of 16 tie during the Qatar World Cup. Also read: UNBELIEVABLE! Ronaldo on the verge of agreeing to a whopping €400 million deal with Saudi Arabian club: Report It was reported by many portals that Ronaldo's move to Al-Nassr would've made him the highest-paid player in the world. However, the 37-year-old has denied all such claims and it remains to be seen which club will be able to acquire his services after his fallout with Man United. In the ongoing EPL 2022/23 edition, he failed to get going and be a regular in the starting XI. On Wednesday (December 07), when Portugal faced the Swiss line-up in the World Cup, captain Ronaldo was benched, with his replacement Gancalo Ramos scoring a hat-trick, and only made an appearance in the 73rd minute. After the game, Portuguese coach Fernando Santos opined on Ronaldo being benched and said, "Cristiano and Ramos are different players. There is no problem with the national team captain," Santos said. "It was strategic. Players are different. I also started Diogo Dalot, and Raphael Guerrero; however, Joao Cancelo is a fabulous player. That's what I thought for the game against Switzerland; in another game, it might be different," he asserted. Portugal will now face high-flying Morocco in the quarters on December 10 (Friday).

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Portugal coach Fernando Santos benched skipper and all-time top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo for their World Cup last-16 clash against Switzerland on Tuesday.

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Cristiano Ronaldo may struggle to regain his place in the Portugal starting XI after seeing his replacement, 21-year-old Benfica striker Goncalo Ramos, come into the team and net a hat-trick in the last 16 of the World Cup on Tuesday.

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<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuidsotcz5kZbK0J" /><meta charset="utf-8" />Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina Gio and sister Elma Aveiro have gone on unhinged rants after the footballer was left out of playing XI in the match against Switzerland at the FIFA World Cup. Aveiro and Gio took to their respective Instagram accounts to post a lengthy tirade and take&nbsp;shots at Portugal coach Fernando Santos.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Yes Ronaldo is not eternal, yes Ronaldo won’t play forever, unfortunately he doesn’t score goals now, he’s old, Portugal doesn’t need Ronaldo. We talked about what we heard, all that he did isn’t important, all that he did was forgotten," wrote Aveiro in the story.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We talked about what we heard, all that he did isn’t important, all that he did was forgotten.Now they ask for forgiveness and they don’t need him. I will register that and later we’ll talk."</p>

<p>Aveiro took a dig at Santos by saying, "Rui Santos, what will he apologise for? Now we we can f*** who we want."</p>

<p>She signed off her rant by stating, "It is a shame to humiliate a man who has given so much, but later I will see a lot more."</p>

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<p>Ronaldo's girlfriend also shared her disappointment at Ronaldo's snub from the playing XI and launched a scathing attack on Santos.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Congratulations Portugal. While the 11 players sang the anthem, all eyes were on you. What a shame not to have been able to enjoy the best player in the world for 90 minutes,” she captioned a photo.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The fans did not stop asking for you and shouting your name . May God and your dear friend Fernando continue hand in hand and make us vibrate one more night.”</p>

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<p>Notably, an hour before kick-off at the Lusail Stadium where Portugal squared up against Switzerland in the round of 16 clash, manager Santos released his playing XI which instantly became a major talking point.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Santos benched Ronaldo and replaced him with Benfica’s 21-year-old forward Goncalo Ramos. While some agreed with Santos' decision, the majority were miffed that not playing a player of the class of Ronaldo was disrespectful and that some trouble had brewed between the coach and the player.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite the furore surrounding the selection choice, the Portuguese team managed to do just fine without their talisman. Ramos shone brightly as he bagged a hattrick on his World Cup debut, shushing the doubters in the process.</p>

<p>Ronaldo was subbed on after Portugal had a cushion of five goals. While Aveiro cussed Santos, the latter in the post-match conference cleared that all was well between him and Ronaldo.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Cristiano and Ramos are different players. There is no problem with our captain. We’ve been friends for years. We spoke before the game and he had no issue with my decision,” said Santos.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Portugal have advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Cup and will now square up against Morocco on Saturday.</p>

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Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina Gio and sister Elma Aveiro have gone on unhinged rants after the footballer was left out of playing XI in the match against Switzerland at the FIFA World Cup.

Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina Gio and sister Elma Aveiro have gone on unhinged rants after the footballer was left out of playing XI in the match against Switzerland at the FIFA World Cup. Aveiro and Gio took to their respective Instagram accounts to post a lengthy tirade and take shots at Portugal coach Fernando Santos. "Yes Ronaldo is not eternal, yes Ronaldo won’t play forever, unfortunately he doesn’t score goals now, he’s old, Portugal doesn’t need Ronaldo. We talked about what we heard, all that he did isn’t important, all that he did was forgotten," wrote Aveiro in the story. "We talked about what we heard, all that he did isn’t important, all that he did was forgotten.Now they ask for forgiveness and they don’t need him. I will register that and later we’ll talk." Aveiro took a dig at Santos by saying, "Rui Santos, what will he apologise for? Now we we can f*** who we want." She signed off her rant by stating, "It is a shame to humiliate a man who has given so much, but later I will see a lot more." WATCH | Cristiano Ronaldo walks off the pitch while teammates celebrate World Cup victory Ronaldo's girlfriend also shared her disappointment at Ronaldo's snub from the playing XI and launched a scathing attack on Santos. “Congratulations Portugal. While the 11 players sang the anthem, all eyes were on you. What a shame not to have been able to enjoy the best player in the world for 90 minutes,” she captioned a photo. “The fans did not stop asking for you and shouting your name . May God and your dear friend Fernando continue hand in hand and make us vibrate one more night.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Georgina Rodríguez (@georginagio) × Notably, an hour before kick-off at the Lusail Stadium where Portugal squared up against Switzerland in the round of 16 clash, manager Santos released his playing XI which instantly became a major talking point. Santos benched Ronaldo and replaced him with Benfica’s 21-year-old forward Goncalo Ramos. While some agreed with Santos' decision, the majority were miffed that not playing a player of the class of Ronaldo was disrespectful and that some trouble had brewed between the coach and the player. Despite the furore surrounding the selection choice, the Portuguese team managed to do just fine without their talisman. Ramos shone brightly as he bagged a hattrick on his World Cup debut, shushing the doubters in the process. Ronaldo was subbed on after Portugal had a cushion of five goals. While Aveiro cussed Santos, the latter in the post-match conference cleared that all was well between him and Ronaldo. “Cristiano and Ramos are different players. There is no problem with our captain. We’ve been friends for years. We spoke before the game and he had no issue with my decision,” said Santos. Portugal have advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Cup and will now square up against Morocco on Saturday. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

FIFA World Cup 2022: Ronaldo's girlfriend and sister target coach Santos after playing XI snub

<p>The FIFA World Cup 2022 edition is living up to expectations. While the group stage saw plenty of upsets, the games are now going down to the wire in the knockouts. With the Round of 16 getting over, teams such as the Netherlands, Argentina, Morocco, Portugal, France, England, Brazil and Croatia have booked a place in the top eight, which will commence on December 09. While any two teams, from the top eight, can feature in the final showdown, here's how Argentina vs Portugal is a possibility in the summit clash which will be a mouth-watering affair&nbsp;with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo up against each other:</p>

<p><strong>How can Argentina and Portugal lock horns in the FINAL?</strong></p>

<p>It is to be noted that Argentina is set to meet the 2010 runners-up Netherlands in the quarters, on December 13. If they beat the Dutch line-up, Argentina will face the winner of the Brazil vs Croatia quarter-final clash, which is set to take place on December 09, in the semi-finals. Meanwhile, Portugal will face either France or England in the last four if they manage to get past high-flying Morocco in the quarters, on December 10. Thus, Argentina and Portugal won't meet each other in the semis but have a realistic chance to square off in the summit clash, which will surely send football fans into a frenzy.</p>

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<p>Of course, anything can happen in this FIFA WC -- which has already seen some surprising results -- but there is a solid chance for Argentina and Portugal to meet in the finale. For that, they will need to be at their very best to get past the upcoming two rounds. As of now, Argentina has had a topsy-turvy ride. They lost their opener to Saudi Arabia before beating the likes of Mexico and Poland to reach the Round of 16 where they defeated Australia. The Ronaldo-starrer Portugal, on the other hand, defeated Ghana and Uruguay before going down to South Korea in the group stage but defeated Switzerland to reach the quarters.</p>

<p>Overall, a riveting end is surely on cards in the ongoing Qatar World Cup.</p>


The FIFA World Cup 2022 edition is living up to expectations. While the group stage saw plenty of upsets, the games are now going down to the wire in the knockouts.

The FIFA World Cup 2022 edition is living up to expectations. While the group stage saw plenty of upsets, the games are now going down to the wire in the knockouts. With the Round of 16 getting over, teams such as the Netherlands, Argentina, Morocco, Portugal, France, England, Brazil and Croatia have booked a place in the top eight, which will commence on December 09. While any two teams, from the top eight, can feature in the final showdown, here's how Argentina vs Portugal is a possibility in the summit clash which will be a mouth-watering affair with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo up against each other: How can Argentina and Portugal lock horns in the FINAL? It is to be noted that Argentina is set to meet the 2010 runners-up Netherlands in the quarters, on December 13. If they beat the Dutch line-up, Argentina will face the winner of the Brazil vs Croatia quarter-final clash, which is set to take place on December 09, in the semi-finals. Meanwhile, Portugal will face either France or England in the last four if they manage to get past high-flying Morocco in the quarters, on December 10. Thus, Argentina and Portugal won't meet each other in the semis but have a realistic chance to square off in the summit clash, which will surely send football fans into a frenzy. Also read: History created! Morocco becomes fourth African nation to enter FIFA World Cup QFs after stunning Spain 🚨 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 🚨 We're down to the last eight & still on track for a Messi vs Ronaldo Final in #Qatar2022 😅 Catch the action LIVE on #JioCinema & #Sports18 📺📲 Presented by @Mahindra_Auto#FIFAWorldCup #WorldsGreatestShow #FIFAWConJioCinema #FIFAWConSports18 pic.twitter.com/qOQ4wOs0Pg — Sports18 (@Sports18) December 7, 2022 × Of course, anything can happen in this FIFA WC -- which has already seen some surprising results -- but there is a solid chance for Argentina and Portugal to meet in the finale. For that, they will need to be at their very best to get past the upcoming two rounds. As of now, Argentina has had a topsy-turvy ride. They lost their opener to Saudi Arabia before beating the likes of Mexico and Poland to reach the Round of 16 where they defeated Australia. The Ronaldo-starrer Portugal, on the other hand, defeated Ghana and Uruguay before going down to South Korea in the group stage but defeated Switzerland to reach the quarters. Overall, a riveting end is surely on cards in the ongoing Qatar World Cup.

FIFA WC: EXPLAINED! How Messi's Argentina & Ronaldo-led Portugal can square off in final showdown

<p>Portugal's Goncalo Ramos scored a hat-trick on his first World Cup start to help his side beat Switzerland 6-1 on Tuesday and send them through to the quarter-finals for the first time in 16 years, setting up a clash with Morocco.</p>

<p>Portugal coach Fernando Santos benched skipper and all-time top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo, tasking Benfica forward Ramos with leading the line despite the 21-year-old making his debut just three days before the World Cup in a friendly.</p>

<p>Ramos had played only 10 minutes as a substitute in Qatar but the youngster looked like he belonged on the big stage with a memorable performance for Portugal who did not miss Ronaldo - a late substitute who had a goal ruled out for offside.</p>

<p>Ramos opened the scoring in the 17th minute by picking up Joao Felix's incisive pass before blasting the ball from a tight angle into the top corner to put the Portuguese ahead.</p>

<p>Portugal doubled their lead through skipper Pepe when the 39-year-old timed his leap to perfection to rise above the two Swiss centre backs and head home from a Bruno Fernandes corner in the 33rd minute, with Yann Sommer well beaten yet again.</p>

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<p>The Swiss keeper did well to deny Ramos his second goal of the half with a fingertip save from a late counter-attack as the Portuguese went in with a 2-0 halftime lead.</p>

<p>But Sommer could do nothing when Diogo Dalot sent in a cross six minutes after the restart, with Ramos in the right place again at the near post to slip the ball between his legs to give Portugal a three-goal cushion.</p>

<p>The Portuguese piled on the misery when they carved open the Swiss defence with another flowing counter-attack in which Ramos found Raphael Guerreiro in acres of space and the full back fired the ball past Sommer to make it 4-0 in the 55th.</p>

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<p>Switzerland softened the blow just before the hour mark when defender Manuel Akanji sneaked in unmarked at the far post from a corner to slip a shot home after Portugal failed to clear.</p>

<p>But a vibrant Portugal attack roared back when Ramos was set through on goal by Felix and just when it looked like he had lost the ball with a heavy touch, the forward chipped it over the onrushing Sommer to complete a well-deserved hat-trick.</p>

<p>Substitute Rafael Leao then put the icing on the cake in second-half added time with a curling effort into the far corner as the stranded Sommer's shoulders sank while he watched the ball sail past him into the back of the net.</p>

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Portugal's Goncalo Ramos scored a hat-trick on his first World Cup start to help his side beat Switzerland 6-1 on Tuesday and send them through to the quarter-finals for the first time in 16 years, setting up a clash with Morocco.

Portugal's Goncalo Ramos scored a hat-trick on his first World Cup start to help his side beat Switzerland 6-1 on Tuesday and send them through to the quarter-finals for the first time in 16 years, setting up a clash with Morocco. Portugal coach Fernando Santos benched skipper and all-time top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo, tasking Benfica forward Ramos with leading the line despite the 21-year-old making his debut just three days before the World Cup in a friendly. Ramos had played only 10 minutes as a substitute in Qatar but the youngster looked like he belonged on the big stage with a memorable performance for Portugal who did not miss Ronaldo - a late substitute who had a goal ruled out for offside. Ramos opened the scoring in the 17th minute by picking up Joao Felix's incisive pass before blasting the ball from a tight angle into the top corner to put the Portuguese ahead. Portugal doubled their lead through skipper Pepe when the 39-year-old timed his leap to perfection to rise above the two Swiss centre backs and head home from a Bruno Fernandes corner in the 33rd minute, with Yann Sommer well beaten yet again. Also Read | Yassine Bounou: The Moroccan goalkeeper who eliminated Spain from FIFA World Cup 2022 The Swiss keeper did well to deny Ramos his second goal of the half with a fingertip save from a late counter-attack as the Portuguese went in with a 2-0 halftime lead. But Sommer could do nothing when Diogo Dalot sent in a cross six minutes after the restart, with Ramos in the right place again at the near post to slip the ball between his legs to give Portugal a three-goal cushion. The Portuguese piled on the misery when they carved open the Swiss defence with another flowing counter-attack in which Ramos found Raphael Guerreiro in acres of space and the full back fired the ball past Sommer to make it 4-0 in the 55th. Also Read | FIFA 2022: Japan's manager Hajime Moriyasu bows to fans in gratitude after his team's R16 loss vs Croatia Switzerland softened the blow just before the hour mark when defender Manuel Akanji sneaked in unmarked at the far post from a corner to slip a shot home after Portugal failed to clear. But a vibrant Portugal attack roared back when Ramos was set through on goal by Felix and just when it looked like he had lost the ball with a heavy touch, the forward chipped it over the onrushing Sommer to complete a well-deserved hat-trick. Substitute Rafael Leao then put the icing on the cake in second-half added time with a curling effort into the far corner as the stranded Sommer's shoulders sank while he watched the ball sail past him into the back of the net. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Ramos demolishes Swiss with hat-trick to fire Portugal into quarters

<p>The FIFA World Cup 2022 edition, in Qatar, has lived up to expectations so far. While the group stages saw plenty of upsets, the stage is now set for the last eight&nbsp;round with more action and drama along the way. Several things, both on and off the field, have made heads turn during the Qatar World Cup. During the group stage match between South Korea and Portugal, the Asian side's star&nbsp;footballer Hwang Hee Chan's pictures made heads turn, in what seemed like he was wearing&nbsp;a women's sports bra.</p>

<p>The regular football fans and viewers won't be surprised with players sporting such an attire. However, non-regular fans might be perplexed by what they saw Hee Chan wearing. <strong>Here's everything you need to know about such an attire commonly worn by footballers across the globe:</strong></p>

<p>The vest, appearing as a sports bra, is actually regarded as a GPS tracker vest. It is worn beneath jerseys and the vest&nbsp;comprises a GPS device connected to it, useful for&nbsp;collecting individual player GPS data. Such a device is placed in a small pouch at the backside of the GPS tracker vest.</p>

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<p>Thus, such a sight might be uncommon for those non-regular football fans, however, it is very much common for the ardent followers of the beautiful game.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Talking about the upcoming matches in the Round of 16 in Qatar World Cup, Morocco will take on Spain whereas Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal will face Switzerland with Brazil, Croatia, France, England, Netherlands and Argentina having booked a place in the quarter-finals, which commences on Friday (December 09).</p>


The FIFA World Cup 2022 edition, in Qatar, has lived up to expectations so far. While the group stages saw plenty of upsets, the stage is now set for the last eight round with more action and drama along the way.

The FIFA World Cup 2022 edition, in Qatar, has lived up to expectations so far. While the group stages saw plenty of upsets, the stage is now set for the last eight round with more action and drama along the way. Several things, both on and off the field, have made heads turn during the Qatar World Cup. During the group stage match between South Korea and Portugal, the Asian side's star footballer Hwang Hee Chan's pictures made heads turn, in what seemed like he was wearing a women's sports bra. The regular football fans and viewers won't be surprised with players sporting such an attire. However, non-regular fans might be perplexed by what they saw Hee Chan wearing. Here's everything you need to know about such an attire commonly worn by footballers across the globe: The vest, appearing as a sports bra, is actually regarded as a GPS tracker vest. It is worn beneath jerseys and the vest comprises a GPS device connected to it, useful for collecting individual player GPS data. Such a device is placed in a small pouch at the backside of the GPS tracker vest. Also read: FIFA WC, R16 Broadcast TV and OTT-Live Streaming: When and where to watch Portugal vs Switzerland? Thus, such a sight might be uncommon for those non-regular football fans, however, it is very much common for the ardent followers of the beautiful game. Talking about the upcoming matches in the Round of 16 in Qatar World Cup, Morocco will take on Spain whereas Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal will face Switzerland with Brazil, Croatia, France, England, Netherlands and Argentina having booked a place in the quarter-finals, which commences on Friday (December 09).

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<p>Tuesday's round of 16 match between Portugal and Switzerland will determine who advances to the 2022 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals. Since 1966, Portugal has just once advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals. They won two and lost one of their three games to finish first in Group H. Six goals were scored by Fernando Santos' team during the group round, and on Tuesday, their potent attackers will need to deliver once more. Speaking of Switzerland, by stunning Serbia 3-2 in their final group-stage match, the team advanced to the knockout rounds. With goals from Xherdan Shaqiri, Breel Embolo, and Remo Freuler, Murat Yakin's team finished second in Group G, just behind Brazil.</p>

<h2><strong>Portugal vs Switzerland match details</strong></h2>

<p>This is the last <strong>round of 16 match</strong> of the FIFA World Cup 2022. Portugal and Switzerland are squaring off in the match slated to be held at the Lusail Stadium. The match starts Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at 23:00 GST and 00:30 IST (Wednesday).</p>

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<h2><strong>Portugal vs Switzerland match prediction</strong></h2>

<p>Portugal rarely struggles to score goals with to their wealth of attacking quality, but maintaining a lead is frequently a different story. The Selecao frequently retreats as a result of Fernando Santos' continuous negativity, which would give a strong Swiss team the chance to assert themselves and buy more time. However, Pepe, Ronaldo, and the company should just edge out the competition due to their superior big-game skills.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Prediction</strong>: Portugal is expected to win the match with a 2-1 lead.</p>

<h2><strong>Portugal vs Switzerland predicted lineups</strong></h2>

<p><strong>Portugal possible starting lineup:</strong><br />
Costa; Dalot, Pepe, Dias, Cancelo; B. Silva, Neves, Carvalho; Fernandes; Felix, Ronaldo</p>

<p><strong>Switzerland possible starting lineup:</strong><br />
Sommer; Widmer, Akanji, Schar, Rodriguez; Freuler, Xhaka; Shaqiri, Sow, Vargas; Embolo</p>

<h2><strong>Portugal vs Switzerland head to head</strong></h2>

<p>Portugal and Switzerland have played 20 games together thus far. Portugal has triumphed in nine of those games while Switzerland has triumphed in 11, with five of those games ending in draws. Switzerland defeated Portugal 2-0 in their sole previous encounter at a major event, which occurred at Euro 2008.</p>


Tuesday's round of 16 match between Portugal and Switzerland will determine who advances to the 2022 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals. Since 1966, Portugal has just once advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals.

Tuesday's round of 16 match between Portugal and Switzerland will determine who advances to the 2022 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals. Since 1966, Portugal has just once advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals. They won two and lost one of their three games to finish first in Group H. Six goals were scored by Fernando Santos' team during the group round, and on Tuesday, their potent attackers will need to deliver once more. Speaking of Switzerland, by stunning Serbia 3-2 in their final group-stage match, the team advanced to the knockout rounds. With goals from Xherdan Shaqiri, Breel Embolo, and Remo Freuler, Murat Yakin's team finished second in Group G, just behind Brazil. Portugal vs Switzerland match details This is the last round of 16 match of the FIFA World Cup 2022. Portugal and Switzerland are squaring off in the match slated to be held at the Lusail Stadium. The match starts Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at 23:00 GST and 00:30 IST (Wednesday). Also Read | FIFA World Cup 2022: Know which 8 teams are expected to qualify for the quarter-finals? Portugal vs Switzerland match prediction Portugal rarely struggles to score goals with to their wealth of attacking quality, but maintaining a lead is frequently a different story. The Selecao frequently retreats as a result of Fernando Santos' continuous negativity, which would give a strong Swiss team the chance to assert themselves and buy more time. However, Pepe, Ronaldo, and the company should just edge out the competition due to their superior big-game skills. Prediction: Portugal is expected to win the match with a 2-1 lead. Portugal vs Switzerland predicted lineups Portugal possible starting lineup: Costa; Dalot, Pepe, Dias, Cancelo; B. Silva, Neves, Carvalho; Fernandes; Felix, Ronaldo Switzerland possible starting lineup: Sommer; Widmer, Akanji, Schar, Rodriguez; Freuler, Xhaka; Shaqiri, Sow, Vargas; Embolo Portugal vs Switzerland head to head Portugal and Switzerland have played 20 games together thus far. Portugal has triumphed in nine of those games while Switzerland has triumphed in 11, with five of those games ending in draws. Switzerland defeated Portugal 2-0 in their sole previous encounter at a major event, which occurred at Euro 2008.

Portugal vs Switzerland at FIFA World Cup 2022 - Match prediction, preview, head-to-head and lineups

<p>Portugal's&nbsp;Cristiano Ronaldo was reportedly 'insulted' by South Korean player&nbsp;Cho Gue-sung during Friday's final Group H match where the Asian side managed to outmuscle the 2016 Euro champions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident transpired during the 65th minute of the game when manager Fernando Santos substituted Ronaldo&nbsp;for Andre Silva. The game was evenly balanced at the stage with the scoreline reading 1-1.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, as Ronaldo slowly trudged off the pitch, he appeared to have a verbal altercation with Cho. The Portuguese star put his finger to his mouth, suggesting the Korean keep quiet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking to a Portuguese outlet after the match, Ronaldo said Cho was hurrying him off the pitch.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"What happened was before my substitution, the South Korea player told me to get off quickly. I told him to shut up as he doesn't have that authority. There was no disagreement [with the coach]."</p>

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<p>Standing in the technical area beside the pitch, manager Santos said Ronaldo was left angry&nbsp;after the argument.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The player from Korea was insulting him telling him to go away, so that is the reason why he was angry, everyone saw that.&nbsp;I saw the interaction with the Korea player and I don't have any doubts about it and if you see the images you see Pepe went towards the Korea player," said Santos.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"He was not aggressive, he was only verbally aggressive, he was speaking in English to Cristiano, and Cristiano said, 'Perhaps he had a bad day.'"</p>

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<p>Coming into the match, Ronaldo's Portugal had already qualified for the knockouts while South Korea needed a win.&nbsp;After conceding a goal in the first five minutes, the South Koreans showed a spirited performance and managed to restore parity in the 27th minute.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, just when it looked like South Korea would crash out, their talisman&nbsp;Son Heung-min provided a moment of brilliance to assist Hwang Hee-chan who slotted the ball at the back of the net in the 91st minute.&nbsp;</p>

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Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo was reportedly 'insulted' by South Korean player Cho Gue-sung during Friday's final Group H match where the Asian side managed to outmuscle the 2016 Euro champions.

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo was reportedly 'insulted' by South Korean player Cho Gue-sung during Friday's final Group H match where the Asian side managed to outmuscle the 2016 Euro champions. The incident transpired during the 65th minute of the game when manager Fernando Santos substituted Ronaldo for Andre Silva. The game was evenly balanced at the stage with the scoreline reading 1-1. However, as Ronaldo slowly trudged off the pitch, he appeared to have a verbal altercation with Cho. The Portuguese star put his finger to his mouth, suggesting the Korean keep quiet. Speaking to a Portuguese outlet after the match, Ronaldo said Cho was hurrying him off the pitch. "What happened was before my substitution, the South Korea player told me to get off quickly. I told him to shut up as he doesn't have that authority. There was no disagreement [with the coach]." WATCH | FIFA World Cup: Pro-Palestinian banner welcomed during matches × Standing in the technical area beside the pitch, manager Santos said Ronaldo was left angry after the argument. "The player from Korea was insulting him telling him to go away, so that is the reason why he was angry, everyone saw that. I saw the interaction with the Korea player and I don't have any doubts about it and if you see the images you see Pepe went towards the Korea player," said Santos. "He was not aggressive, he was only verbally aggressive, he was speaking in English to Cristiano, and Cristiano said, 'Perhaps he had a bad day.'" Read more: UNBELIEVABLE! Ronaldo on the verge of agreeing to a whopping €400 million deal with Saudi Arabian club: Report Coming into the match, Ronaldo's Portugal had already qualified for the knockouts while South Korea needed a win. After conceding a goal in the first five minutes, the South Koreans showed a spirited performance and managed to restore parity in the 27th minute. However, just when it looked like South Korea would crash out, their talisman Son Heung-min provided a moment of brilliance to assist Hwang Hee-chan who slotted the ball at the back of the net in the 91st minute. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

FIFA World Cup 2022: Cristiano Ronaldo says 'shut up' after being insulted by a South Korean player

<p>There has been plenty of action and drama in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022 edition. The tournament started on November 20 and has been living up to expectations so far. The Round of 32 will be over on Friday (December 02) as the focus now shifts to the Round of 16. Thus, the tournament is set to get more competitive and will throw in more surprises for the football fans, worldwide, in the next round.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Talking about the last 16 round, pre-tournament favourites such as Brazil, Argentina, England, Croatia, Portugal have all qualified whereas some big teams such as last edition's semi-finalists Belgium and 2014 champions Germany have bowed out of the competition in the group stage itself. Teams such as Japan and Morocco have topped their respective groups whereas Australia also got through the R-16 for the second time in their history, beating Denmark.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2022-rankings-points-table-team-standings-of-all-groups-after-day-11-539174">FIFA World Cup 2022 Rankings- Points table, team standings of all groups after day 11</a></strong></p>

<p>Ahead of all the action in the Round of 16, here are the teams that have qualified so far and the entire schedule:</p>

<p><strong>Group winners:</strong> England, France, Argentina, Netherlands, Japan, Morocco<br />
<strong>Second-placed:</strong> Senegal, Poland, Australia, USA, Croatia, Spain<br />
<strong>Final position yet to be confirmed:</strong> Brazil and Portugal</p>

<p>On the other hand, as many as six teams -- such as Switzerland, Cameroon, and Serbia in Group G, and Ghana, South Korea, and Uruguay from Group H -- are still in the race to seal the two remaining&nbsp;spots.</p>

<p><strong>Full schedule of Round of 16:</strong></p>

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			<td><strong>DATE</strong></td>
			<td><strong>TEAM 1</strong></td>
			<td><strong>TEAM 2</strong></td>
			<td><strong>VENUE</strong></td>
			<td><strong>TIMINGS (IST)</strong></td>
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			<td>Dec 3</td>
			<td>NED</td>
			<td>USA</td>
			<td>Khalifa International Stadium</td>
			<td>8:30 PM</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>Dec 4</td>
			<td>Argentina</td>
			<td>Australia</td>
			<td>Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium</td>
			<td>12:30 AM</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>Dec 4</td>
			<td>France</td>
			<td>Poland</td>
			<td>Al Thumama Stadium</td>
			<td>8:30 PM</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>Dec 5&nbsp;</td>
			<td>England</td>
			<td>Senegal</td>
			<td>Al Bayt Stadium</td>
			<td>12:30 AM</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>Dec 5</td>
			<td>Japan</td>
			<td>Croatia</td>
			<td>Al Janoub Stadium</td>
			<td>8:30 PM</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>Dec 6</td>
			<td>Group G topper</td>
			<td>Group H 2nd</td>
			<td>Stadium 974</td>
			<td>12:30 AM</td>
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			<td>Dec 6</td>
			<td>Morocco</td>
			<td>Spain</td>
			<td>Education City Stadium</td>
			<td>8:30 PM</td>
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			<td>Dec 7&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Group H topper</td>
			<td>Group G 2nd</td>
			<td>Lusail Iconic Stadium&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</td>
			<td>12:30 AM</td>
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<p><strong>Live Streaming and telecast details</strong></p>

<p>Just like so far, Sports 18 will broadcast the&nbsp;Round of 16 games. The&nbsp;live stream will be available on&nbsp;Jio Cinema app and website.</p>

<p>Expect more twists and turns in the next round of the showpiece event in Qatar.</p>


There has been plenty of action and drama in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022 edition. The tournament started on November 20 and has been living up to expectations so far.

There has been plenty of action and drama in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022 edition. The tournament started on November 20 and has been living up to expectations so far. The Round of 32 will be over on Friday (December 02) as the focus now shifts to the Round of 16. Thus, the tournament is set to get more competitive and will throw in more surprises for the football fans, worldwide, in the next round. Talking about the last 16 round, pre-tournament favourites such as Brazil, Argentina, England, Croatia, Portugal have all qualified whereas some big teams such as last edition's semi-finalists Belgium and 2014 champions Germany have bowed out of the competition in the group stage itself. Teams such as Japan and Morocco have topped their respective groups whereas Australia also got through the R-16 for the second time in their history, beating Denmark. Also read: FIFA World Cup 2022 Rankings- Points table, team standings of all groups after day 11 Ahead of all the action in the Round of 16, here are the teams that have qualified so far and the entire schedule: Group winners: England, France, Argentina, Netherlands, Japan, Morocco Second-placed: Senegal, Poland, Australia, USA, Croatia, Spain Final position yet to be confirmed: Brazil and Portugal On the other hand, as many as six teams -- such as Switzerland, Cameroon, and Serbia in Group G, and Ghana, South Korea, and Uruguay from Group H -- are still in the race to seal the two remaining spots. Full schedule of Round of 16: DATE TEAM 1 TEAM 2 VENUE TIMINGS (IST) Dec 3 NED USA Khalifa International Stadium 8:30 PM Dec 4 Argentina Australia Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium 12:30 AM Dec 4 France Poland Al Thumama Stadium 8:30 PM Dec 5 England Senegal Al Bayt Stadium 12:30 AM Dec 5 Japan Croatia Al Janoub Stadium 8:30 PM Dec 6 Group G topper Group H 2nd Stadium 974 12:30 AM Dec 6 Morocco Spain Education City Stadium 8:30 PM Dec 7 Group H topper Group G 2nd Lusail Iconic Stadium 12:30 AM Live Streaming and telecast details Just like so far, Sports 18 will broadcast the Round of 16 games. The live stream will be available on Jio Cinema app and website. Expect more twists and turns in the next round of the showpiece event in Qatar.

FIFA World Cup 2022, Round of 16: From qualified teams, schedule to live telecast - All you need to know

<p>South Korea on 24 November drew 0-0 with Uruguay to begin their Group H campaign&nbsp; in FIFA World Cup before losing 3-2 to Ghana on Monday in their second&nbsp;game. At Education City Stadium, Paulo Bento's team came from two goals behind to tie the game at 2-2. However, Mohammed Kudus's second goal of the game in the 68th minute gave Ghana the victory and left them in a strong position to join Portugal in the round of 16. South Korea is tied for third place in the division with one point remaining, although they may still advance to the competition's knockout round. The Tigers of Asia last advanced to the round of 16 in 2010, while their most recent two World Cup appearances ended at the group stage.</p>

<p><strong>South Korea vs. Portugal head to head at FIFA World Cup 2022&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Portugal is going to have a difficult time in this game since South Korea will have to put in a lot of effort to win. There is little doubt that Bento's team is capable of winning, but Portugal has the better team overall, thus we anticipate that they will advance to nine points in the group.</p>

<p>Given the caliber of their opponents, it was always going to be difficult for The Tigers of Asia to advance from this group, but they are still in the running at this point, and the fact that Portugal has already qualified may work in their favour on Friday. Portugal's win or a draw in this game would ensure first place in the group. Cristiano Ronaldo became the first male player to score in five World Cups as Santos' team defeated Ghana 3-2 in their opening World Cup encounter.</p>

<p>Bruno Fernandes scored twice for Portugal in a 2-0 victory over Uruguay on Monday to guarantee their place in the tournament's final 16 round. The squad leads the section going into the last matchday, three points ahead of second-placed Ghana, who are in a strong position to clinch the second qualifying spot.</p>

<p><strong>South Korea predicted lineup: </strong>Seung-gyu; Young-gwon, Jin-su, Moon-hwan, Min-jae; In-beom, Woo-young; Woo-yeong, Chang-hoon, Heung-min; Gue-sung</p>

<p><strong>Portugal predicted lineup: </strong>Costa; Dias, Guerreiro, Dalot, Pepe; Neves, Palhinha, Bernardo; Fernandes; Ramos, Ronaldo</p>


South Korea on 24 November drew 0-0 with Uruguay to begin their Group H campaign in FIFA World Cup before losing 3-2 to Ghana on Monday in their second game. At Education City Stadium, Paulo Bento's team came from two goals behind to tie the game at 2-2.

South Korea on 24 November drew 0-0 with Uruguay to begin their Group H campaign in FIFA World Cup before losing 3-2 to Ghana on Monday in their second game. At Education City Stadium, Paulo Bento's team came from two goals behind to tie the game at 2-2. However, Mohammed Kudus's second goal of the game in the 68th minute gave Ghana the victory and left them in a strong position to join Portugal in the round of 16. South Korea is tied for third place in the division with one point remaining, although they may still advance to the competition's knockout round. The Tigers of Asia last advanced to the round of 16 in 2010, while their most recent two World Cup appearances ended at the group stage. South Korea vs. Portugal head to head at FIFA World Cup 2022 Portugal is going to have a difficult time in this game since South Korea will have to put in a lot of effort to win. There is little doubt that Bento's team is capable of winning, but Portugal has the better team overall, thus we anticipate that they will advance to nine points in the group. Given the caliber of their opponents, it was always going to be difficult for The Tigers of Asia to advance from this group, but they are still in the running at this point, and the fact that Portugal has already qualified may work in their favour on Friday. Portugal's win or a draw in this game would ensure first place in the group. Cristiano Ronaldo became the first male player to score in five World Cups as Santos' team defeated Ghana 3-2 in their opening World Cup encounter. Bruno Fernandes scored twice for Portugal in a 2-0 victory over Uruguay on Monday to guarantee their place in the tournament's final 16 round. The squad leads the section going into the last matchday, three points ahead of second-placed Ghana, who are in a strong position to clinch the second qualifying spot. South Korea predicted lineup: Seung-gyu; Young-gwon, Jin-su, Moon-hwan, Min-jae; In-beom, Woo-young; Woo-yeong, Chang-hoon, Heung-min; Gue-sung Portugal predicted lineup: Costa; Dias, Guerreiro, Dalot, Pepe; Neves, Palhinha, Bernardo; Fernandes; Ramos, Ronaldo

Portugal vs. South Korea at FIFA World Cup 2022, match predictions, preview, Head to Head & lineups

<p>Cristiano Ronaldo is one such name who continues to make headlines at a consistent basis. Ahead of the FIFA World Cup, in Qatar, Ronaldo made heads turn with his explosive interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan where he spoke at length on his fallout with the Manchester United team management. This led to his exit before the end of his contract. While now he is involved in the Qatar World Cup, where he is leading Portugal, the 37-year-old striker continues to make heads turn with many speculating which&nbsp;club will he join after leaving the Red Devils.</p>

<p>Amid all this,&nbsp;a report by Spanish news outlet Marca has stated that the Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, based in the capital city of Riyadh, has offered Ronaldo a whopping deal of €200 million per year if the 37-year-old gives his nod to stay till 2025. Hence, Ronaldo could earn an unimaginable €400 million for his entire stint with Al Nassr. The report further adds that the Portugal captain is on the verge of finalising the deal with the club.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-wc-adidas-addresses-goal-controversy-reveals-ball-technology-confirms-ronaldo-didnt-score-vs-uruguay-538614">FIFA WC: Adidas addresses goal controversy, reveals ball technology confirms Ronaldo didn't score vs Uruguay</a></strong></p>

<p>In addition, there were strong rumours that Bayern Munich was interested in acquiring the services of Ronaldo. Nonetheless, the club CEO Oliver Kahn has made it clear, via a statement, that the club is not looking to sign Ronaldo. At present, the veteran footballer is focused on leading Portugal to the coveted trophy in the ongoing FIFA WC in Qatar. In their opening two games, the former Euro champions defeated Ghana (3-2) and also went past Uruguay, who eliminated them in the Round of 16, with a 2-0 scoreline.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In his interaction with Morgan, Ronaldo blasted Man United and its facilities ever since he rejoined the club in 2021. He even claimed that he has no respect for current team manager Erik Ten Hag. Following this, he parted ways with the 13-time Premier League champions. After his exit, Ronaldo shared a heartfelt note on Insatgram saying, "Following conversations with Manchester United we have mutually agreed to end our contract early. I love Manchester United and I love the fans, that will never ever change. However, it feels like the right time for me to seek a new challenge. I wish the team every success for the remainder of the season and for the future."</p>


Cristiano Ronaldo is one such name who continues to make headlines at a consistent basis. Ahead of the FIFA World Cup, in Qatar, Ronaldo made heads turn with his explosive interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan where he spoke at length on his fallout with the Manchester United team management.

Cristiano Ronaldo is one such name who continues to make headlines at a consistent basis. Ahead of the FIFA World Cup, in Qatar, Ronaldo made heads turn with his explosive interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan where he spoke at length on his fallout with the Manchester United team management. This led to his exit before the end of his contract. While now he is involved in the Qatar World Cup, where he is leading Portugal, the 37-year-old striker continues to make heads turn with many speculating which club will he join after leaving the Red Devils. Amid all this, a report by Spanish news outlet Marca has stated that the Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, based in the capital city of Riyadh, has offered Ronaldo a whopping deal of €200 million per year if the 37-year-old gives his nod to stay till 2025. Hence, Ronaldo could earn an unimaginable €400 million for his entire stint with Al Nassr. The report further adds that the Portugal captain is on the verge of finalising the deal with the club. Also read: FIFA WC: Adidas addresses goal controversy, reveals ball technology confirms Ronaldo didn't score vs Uruguay In addition, there were strong rumours that Bayern Munich was interested in acquiring the services of Ronaldo. Nonetheless, the club CEO Oliver Kahn has made it clear, via a statement, that the club is not looking to sign Ronaldo. At present, the veteran footballer is focused on leading Portugal to the coveted trophy in the ongoing FIFA WC in Qatar. In their opening two games, the former Euro champions defeated Ghana (3-2) and also went past Uruguay, who eliminated them in the Round of 16, with a 2-0 scoreline. In his interaction with Morgan, Ronaldo blasted Man United and its facilities ever since he rejoined the club in 2021. He even claimed that he has no respect for current team manager Erik Ten Hag. Following this, he parted ways with the 13-time Premier League champions. After his exit, Ronaldo shared a heartfelt note on Insatgram saying, "Following conversations with Manchester United we have mutually agreed to end our contract early. I love Manchester United and I love the fans, that will never ever change. However, it feels like the right time for me to seek a new challenge. I wish the team every success for the remainder of the season and for the future."

UNBELIEVABLE! Ronaldo on the verge of agreeing to a whopping €400 million deal with Saudi Arabian club: Report

<p>Portugal went past Uruguay in their second game in the FIFA World Cup 2022, in Qatar, with a 2-0 scoreline but a goal controversy involving Cristiano Ronaldo made heads turn. While the five-time Ballon d’Or winner claimed Portugal’s opening goal, it was later awarded to Bruno Fernandes.&nbsp;Ronaldo even claimed as to why he wasn't awarded the goal but it went in Fernandes' favour.</p>

<p>Now, Adidas --&nbsp;FIFA World Cup’s official ball manufacturer -- has confirmed that the&nbsp;technology inside the ball reveals that Ronaldo didn't touch the ball. "Using the Connected Ball Technology housed in Adidas' Al Rihla Official Match Ball, we are able to definitively show no contact on the ball from Cristiano Ronaldo for the opening goal in the game. No external force on the ball could be measured as shown by the lack of 'heartbeat' in the measurements and in the attached graphic. The 500Hz IMU sensor inside the ball allows for a high level of accuracy in the analysis,” Adidas’ statement said.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2022-will-argentina-qualify-for-round-of-16-know-3-scenarios-as-messi-and-co-meet-poland-538591">FIFA World Cup 2022: Will Argentina qualify for round of 16? Know 3 scenarios as Messi and Co. meet Poland</a></strong></p>

<p>Had the Portugal captain&nbsp;Ronaldo&nbsp;scored during his side's penultimate group stage game, versus Uruguay,&nbsp;he would’ve attained another historic feat. The star striker would've equalled&nbsp;with Eusebio as Portugal’s highest scorer in&nbsp;World Cup history and also surpassed long-time rival Lionel Messi in their race for more&nbsp;goals in the showpiece event. As per a report by Spanish journalist and a close friend of Ronaldo, Edu Aguirre, the Portguese&nbsp;football federation is likely to submit proof to FIFA to award the goal to&nbsp;the superstar footballer.</p>

<p>For now, Ronaldo will now aim to score in his side's upcoming face-off versus South Korea on December 02. Portugal have already confirmed a place in the Round of 16 in Qatar 2022.</p>


Portugal went past Uruguay in their second game in the FIFA World Cup 2022, in Qatar, with a 2-0 scoreline but a goal controversy involving Cristiano Ronaldo made heads turn.

Portugal went past Uruguay in their second game in the FIFA World Cup 2022, in Qatar, with a 2-0 scoreline but a goal controversy involving Cristiano Ronaldo made heads turn. While the five-time Ballon d’Or winner claimed Portugal’s opening goal, it was later awarded to Bruno Fernandes. Ronaldo even claimed as to why he wasn't awarded the goal but it went in Fernandes' favour. Now, Adidas -- FIFA World Cup’s official ball manufacturer -- has confirmed that the technology inside the ball reveals that Ronaldo didn't touch the ball. "Using the Connected Ball Technology housed in Adidas' Al Rihla Official Match Ball, we are able to definitively show no contact on the ball from Cristiano Ronaldo for the opening goal in the game. No external force on the ball could be measured as shown by the lack of 'heartbeat' in the measurements and in the attached graphic. The 500Hz IMU sensor inside the ball allows for a high level of accuracy in the analysis,” Adidas’ statement said. Also read: FIFA World Cup 2022: Will Argentina qualify for round of 16? Know 3 scenarios as Messi and Co. meet Poland Had the Portugal captain Ronaldo scored during his side's penultimate group stage game, versus Uruguay, he would’ve attained another historic feat. The star striker would've equalled with Eusebio as Portugal’s highest scorer in World Cup history and also surpassed long-time rival Lionel Messi in their race for more goals in the showpiece event. As per a report by Spanish journalist and a close friend of Ronaldo, Edu Aguirre, the Portguese football federation is likely to submit proof to FIFA to award the goal to the superstar footballer. For now, Ronaldo will now aim to score in his side's upcoming face-off versus South Korea on December 02. Portugal have already confirmed a place in the Round of 16 in Qatar 2022.

FIFA WC: Adidas addresses goal controversy, reveals ball technology confirms Ronaldo didn't score vs Uruguay

<p>The FIFA World Cup in Qatar continues to serve controversies. On Monday, a pitch invader with myriad social messages brought the match between Portugal and Uruguay to a fleeting halt.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident transpired during the 51st minute of the game when both sides were locked at nil-nil. The protester sauntered across the turf after breaching the security barrier. While the global feed was cut away from the invader, images showed him wearing a Superman T-shirt with&nbsp;“RESPECT FOR IRANIAN WOMAN"&nbsp;plastered across it on the back.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“SAVE UKRAINE”&nbsp;was written on the front whilst he carried a 'Rainbow' flag to show support for the LGBTQ community. Italian press agency AGI identified the invader as&nbsp;Mario Ferri of Italian nationality.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After running halfway across the pitch,&nbsp;Ferri was tackled into the ground by two security guards and ushered through a tunnel. The referee picked up the rainbow flag and placed it on the sideline.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It was not immediately clear if the protester was detained or charged by the Qatari authorities after his defying act.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is not Ferri's first rendezvous, according to media reports. He had staged a similar protest during the 2014 World Cup held in Brazil where he raised the issue of children living in poverty.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While protesters invading the pitch is not a new phenomenon, doing it in a country like Qatar comes with its own set of problems. The Islamic country is extremely strict when it comes to rules and regulations. It&nbsp;deems sex between men as illegal which is punishable by up to three years in prison.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Qatar and FIFA forced the players and teams to not wear the 'One Love' armband&nbsp;during the matches which became a major bone of contention. At one time, seven European teams were prepared to defy the orders and wear the armbands. However, after FIFA threatened suspension, the players backed out.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-qatar-2022-the-world-cup-as-a-platform-for-protest-535132"><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Gravitas | Qatar 2022: The World Cup as a platform for protest</strong></a></p>

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<p>Portugal player Ruben Neves commented on the incident after the match and said it was bound to happen.&nbsp;</p>

<p id="4">“We know what has happened around this World Cup… It’s a normal thing to happen. Of course, we are all with them as well. With Iran as well, with the Iranian women. So I hope it doesn’t happen, anything to the boy, because we understand his message, and I think all the world understands it as well."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/we-are-here-to-play-football-belgiums-eden-hazard-on-germanys-protest-against-fifa-in-world-cup-537192"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;They'd have done better to win instead: Belgium's Eden Hazard on Germany's protest against FIFA in World Cup</strong></a></p>

<p>Russia has invaded Ukraine since February while Iran has been embroiled in protests since September after the death of 22-year-old Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini. Globally, protests have taken place to show support for Ukraine and Iranian women.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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The FIFA World Cup in Qatar continues to serve controversies. On Monday, a pitch invader with myriad social messages brought the match between Portugal and Uruguay to a fleeting halt.

The FIFA World Cup in Qatar continues to serve controversies. On Monday, a pitch invader with myriad social messages brought the match between Portugal and Uruguay to a fleeting halt. The incident transpired during the 51st minute of the game when both sides were locked at nil-nil. The protester sauntered across the turf after breaching the security barrier. While the global feed was cut away from the invader, images showed him wearing a Superman T-shirt with “RESPECT FOR IRANIAN WOMAN" plastered across it on the back. “SAVE UKRAINE” was written on the front whilst he carried a 'Rainbow' flag to show support for the LGBTQ community. Italian press agency AGI identified the invader as Mario Ferri of Italian nationality. After running halfway across the pitch, Ferri was tackled into the ground by two security guards and ushered through a tunnel. The referee picked up the rainbow flag and placed it on the sideline. It was not immediately clear if the protester was detained or charged by the Qatari authorities after his defying act. This is not Ferri's first rendezvous, according to media reports. He had staged a similar protest during the 2014 World Cup held in Brazil where he raised the issue of children living in poverty. The pitch invader during the game of Portugal vs Uruguay! pic.twitter.com/Bxrj6qvUhf — 𝘼𝙗𝙙𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙝 ⓫ - عبدالله 🇪🇸 (@abdallah_rm11) November 28, 2022 × While protesters invading the pitch is not a new phenomenon, doing it in a country like Qatar comes with its own set of problems. The Islamic country is extremely strict when it comes to rules and regulations. It deems sex between men as illegal which is punishable by up to three years in prison. Qatar and FIFA forced the players and teams to not wear the 'One Love' armband during the matches which became a major bone of contention. At one time, seven European teams were prepared to defy the orders and wear the armbands. However, after FIFA threatened suspension, the players backed out. WATCH | Gravitas | Qatar 2022: The World Cup as a platform for protest × Portugal player Ruben Neves commented on the incident after the match and said it was bound to happen. “We know what has happened around this World Cup… It’s a normal thing to happen. Of course, we are all with them as well. With Iran as well, with the Iranian women. So I hope it doesn’t happen, anything to the boy, because we understand his message, and I think all the world understands it as well." Read more: They'd have done better to win instead: Belgium's Eden Hazard on Germany's protest against FIFA in World Cup Russia has invaded Ukraine since February while Iran has been embroiled in protests since September after the death of 22-year-old Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini. Globally, protests have taken place to show support for Ukraine and Iranian women. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

WATCH: Pitch invader with rainbow flag halts Portugal-Uruguay World Cup match

<p><strong>Portugal v Ghana FIFA World Cup 2022 match preview:</strong> Portugal will face off against Ghana, an African superpower, on 24 November, in an effort to get their FIFA World Cup 2022 campaign off to a strong start. Cristiano Ronaldo and his team will be the centre of attention as they attempt to establish their dominance over the competition. Additionally, this will be Ronaldo's first game since his recent interview, which infuriated Manchester United's management. Here is match preview and predictions, squad and everything you need to know about the key matchup, with Ghana aiming for an upset.</p>

<h2><strong>Portugal Form at FIFA WC 2022&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Ronaldo, the five-time winner of the Ballon d'Or after repeated World Cup setbacks will be anxious to help Portugal finally win the big one. Despite being a well-known footballing nation, Portugal has only been to the World Cup semifinals twice, in 1966 and 2006, and they haven't advanced past the round of 16 in four of their last five competitions. A Selecao lost to fellow Group H opponents Uruguay in the round of 16 at the World Cup finals in Russia in 2018, and they have only managed to win three of their past 11 games there. However, they did a great job of preparing for the competition by crushing Nigeria 4-0 earlier. Santos's team has struggled to win any of their last three opening games on the biggest international stage, so fast starts have not been a theme for Portugal at the World Cup. Ghana will need to put on their best shooting boots if they hope to get past a Portuguese defence that has only allowed two goals in their last seven games.</p>

<h2><strong>Ghana Form in QATAR&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Ghana has their sights set in Group H. Uruguay has been waiting patiently to keep the Black Stars from making it to the semifinals but Ghana is getting ready for its fourth World Cup appearance since 2006. &nbsp;The African nation has only been eliminated once at the group stage. On December 2, the two sides will resume hostilities. Earlier this year, before Ghana football manager Otto Addo took over, the Black Stars also lost all three of their games at the Africa Cup of Nations. Ghana entered the World Cup having won seven of their last eight games across all competitions, keeping clean sheets in all of those victories, and only losing to Brazil during that run. They also impressively defeated Switzerland 2-0 in a friendly last week.</p>

<h2><strong>Portugal vs. Ghana Head-to-Head</strong></h2>

<p>At this level of football, Portugal and Ghana are not complete strangers. At the 2014 World Cup, Ronaldo helped the A Selecao defeat the Black Stars 2-1, and a similar performance in Qatar would help him in his quest to once again make headlines for the right reasons.</p>

<h2><strong>When is the match?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The <strong>Portugal vs Ghana FIFA World Cup 2022 </strong>Match 15 will be played on Thursday (November 24) at <strong>9:30 PM IST</strong> at the Stadium 974 in Doha. Portugal vs Ghana FIFA World Cup 2022 Match 15 will be broadcasted on Fox Sports, Telemundo in Qatar, Viacom 18 (Sports 18) in India, on BBC and ITV in England, Fox and Telemundo in USA and SBS in Australia.</p>

<h2><strong>Predicted lineup&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Portugal possible predicted lineup: Costa; Cancelo, Pepe, Dias, Guerreiro; Neves, Carvalho, Fernandes; B. Silva, Ronaldo, Leao</p>

<p>Ghana possible starting lineup: Ati Zigi; Lamptey, Amartey, Djiku, Baba; Partey, Abdul Samed; Sulemana, Kudus, J. Ayew; Williams</p>

<h2><strong>Portugal vs Ghana Squad list</strong></h2>

<h2><strong>Portugal</strong></h2>

<p>Goalkeepers:&nbsp;Diogo Costa (Porto), Jose Sa (Wolves), Rui Patricio (Roma)</p>

<p>Defenders:&nbsp;Diogo Dalot (Manchester United), Joao Cancelo (Manchester City), Danilo Pereira (PSG), Pepe (Porto), Ruben Dias (Manchester City), Antonio Silva (Benfica), Nuno Mendes (PSG), Raphael Guerreiro (Borussia Dortmund)</p>

<p>Midfielders:&nbsp;Joao Palhinha (Fulham), Ruben Neves (Wolves), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Joao Mario (Benfica), Matheus Nunes (Wolves), Otavio Monteiro (Porto), Vitinha (PSG), William Carvalho (Real Betis)</p>

<p>Forwards:&nbsp;Andre Silva (RB Leipzig), Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United), Goncalo Ramos (Benfica), Joao Felix (Atletico Madrid), Rafael Leao (AC Milan), Ricardo Horta (Braga)</p>

<h2><strong>Ghana</strong></h2>

<p>Goalkeepers:&nbsp;Manaf Nurudeen (Eupen), Danlad Ibrahim (Asante Kotoko) Lawrence Ati Zigi (St Gallen)</p>

<p>Defenders:&nbsp;Denis Odoi (Fulham), Tariq Lamptey (Brighton), Alidu Seidu (Clermont), Daniel Amartey (Leicester), Joseph Aidoo (Celta Vigo), Alexander Djiku (Strasbourg), Mohammed Salisu (Southampton) Abdul-Rahman Baba (Reading) Gideon Mensah (Auxerre)</p>

<p>Midfielders:&nbsp;Andre Ayew (Al-Sadd) Thomas Partey (Arsenal) Elisha Owusu (Gent), Salis Abdul Samed (Lens), Mohammed Kudus (Ajax), Daniel Kofi Kyereh (Freiburg)</p>

<p>Forwards:&nbsp;Daniel Barnieh Afriyie (Hearts of Oak), Kamal Sowah (Club Brugge), Issahaku Abdul Fatawu (Sporting Lisbon), Osman Bukari (Red Star Belgrade), Inaki Williams (Athletic Bilbao), Antoine Semenyo (Bristol City), Jordan Ayew (Crystal Palace) Kamaldeen Sulemana (Rennes)</p>

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Portugal v Ghana FIFA World Cup 2022 match preview: Portugal will face off against Ghana, an African superpower, on 24 November, in an effort to get their FIFA World Cup 2022 campaign off to a strong start.

Portugal v Ghana FIFA World Cup 2022 match preview: Portugal will face off against Ghana, an African superpower, on 24 November, in an effort to get their FIFA World Cup 2022 campaign off to a strong start. Cristiano Ronaldo and his team will be the centre of attention as they attempt to establish their dominance over the competition. Additionally, this will be Ronaldo's first game since his recent interview, which infuriated Manchester United's management. Here is match preview and predictions, squad and everything you need to know about the key matchup, with Ghana aiming for an upset. Portugal Form at FIFA WC 2022 Ronaldo, the five-time winner of the Ballon d'Or after repeated World Cup setbacks will be anxious to help Portugal finally win the big one. Despite being a well-known footballing nation, Portugal has only been to the World Cup semifinals twice, in 1966 and 2006, and they haven't advanced past the round of 16 in four of their last five competitions. A Selecao lost to fellow Group H opponents Uruguay in the round of 16 at the World Cup finals in Russia in 2018, and they have only managed to win three of their past 11 games there. However, they did a great job of preparing for the competition by crushing Nigeria 4-0 earlier. Santos's team has struggled to win any of their last three opening games on the biggest international stage, so fast starts have not been a theme for Portugal at the World Cup. Ghana will need to put on their best shooting boots if they hope to get past a Portuguese defence that has only allowed two goals in their last seven games. Ghana Form in QATAR Ghana has their sights set in Group H. Uruguay has been waiting patiently to keep the Black Stars from making it to the semifinals but Ghana is getting ready for its fourth World Cup appearance since 2006. The African nation has only been eliminated once at the group stage. On December 2, the two sides will resume hostilities. Earlier this year, before Ghana football manager Otto Addo took over, the Black Stars also lost all three of their games at the Africa Cup of Nations. Ghana entered the World Cup having won seven of their last eight games across all competitions, keeping clean sheets in all of those victories, and only losing to Brazil during that run. They also impressively defeated Switzerland 2-0 in a friendly last week. Portugal vs. Ghana Head-to-Head At this level of football, Portugal and Ghana are not complete strangers. At the 2014 World Cup, Ronaldo helped the A Selecao defeat the Black Stars 2-1, and a similar performance in Qatar would help him in his quest to once again make headlines for the right reasons. When is the match? The Portugal vs Ghana FIFA World Cup 2022 Match 15 will be played on Thursday (November 24) at 9:30 PM IST at the Stadium 974 in Doha. Portugal vs Ghana FIFA World Cup 2022 Match 15 will be broadcasted on Fox Sports, Telemundo in Qatar, Viacom 18 (Sports 18) in India, on BBC and ITV in England, Fox and Telemundo in USA and SBS in Australia. Predicted lineup Portugal possible predicted lineup: Costa; Cancelo, Pepe, Dias, Guerreiro; Neves, Carvalho, Fernandes; B. Silva, Ronaldo, Leao Ghana possible starting lineup: Ati Zigi; Lamptey, Amartey, Djiku, Baba; Partey, Abdul Samed; Sulemana, Kudus, J. Ayew; Williams Portugal vs Ghana Squad list Portugal Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (Porto), Jose Sa (Wolves), Rui Patricio (Roma) Defenders: Diogo Dalot (Manchester United), Joao Cancelo (Manchester City), Danilo Pereira (PSG), Pepe (Porto), Ruben Dias (Manchester City), Antonio Silva (Benfica), Nuno Mendes (PSG), Raphael Guerreiro (Borussia Dortmund) Midfielders: Joao Palhinha (Fulham), Ruben Neves (Wolves), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Joao Mario (Benfica), Matheus Nunes (Wolves), Otavio Monteiro (Porto), Vitinha (PSG), William Carvalho (Real Betis) Forwards: Andre Silva (RB Leipzig), Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United), Goncalo Ramos (Benfica), Joao Felix (Atletico Madrid), Rafael Leao (AC Milan), Ricardo Horta (Braga) Ghana Goalkeepers: Manaf Nurudeen (Eupen), Danlad Ibrahim (Asante Kotoko) Lawrence Ati Zigi (St Gallen) Defenders: Denis Odoi (Fulham), Tariq Lamptey (Brighton), Alidu Seidu (Clermont), Daniel Amartey (Leicester), Joseph Aidoo (Celta Vigo), Alexander Djiku (Strasbourg), Mohammed Salisu (Southampton) Abdul-Rahman Baba (Reading) Gideon Mensah (Auxerre) Midfielders: Andre Ayew (Al-Sadd) Thomas Partey (Arsenal) Elisha Owusu (Gent), Salis Abdul Samed (Lens), Mohammed Kudus (Ajax), Daniel Kofi Kyereh (Freiburg) Forwards: Daniel Barnieh Afriyie (Hearts of Oak), Kamal Sowah (Club Brugge), Issahaku Abdul Fatawu (Sporting Lisbon), Osman Bukari (Red Star Belgrade), Inaki Williams (Athletic Bilbao), Antoine Semenyo (Bristol City), Jordan Ayew (Crystal Palace) Kamaldeen Sulemana (Rennes)

Portugal v Ghana FIFA World Cup 2022 after Ronaldo’s BOMBSHELL interview, match predictions & preview inside

<p>Ever since the Qatar World Cup kicked off on Sunday (November 20), football fans across the globe have been eagerly waiting to see Cristiano Ronaldo on the field. On Thursday evening (November 24), Ronaldo will be in action as Portugal will open their campaign in the 32-nation tournament in the Middle East. Portugal will play Ghana in a Group H encounter. Anything less than a win won't be impressive for the Portuguese line-up as they are placed in a tricky group which also comprises Uruguay and South Korea.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Portugal are coming into the mega event on the back of a disappointing run in Euro 2020, where they bowed out in the Round of 16 with a defeat at the hands of Belgium, and ended their campaign in the UEFA Nations League after a 1-0 loss versus Spain. In the Nations League, they managed three wins, a draw and two defeats. Against their opposition in their Qatar 2022 opener, Portugal have faced them only once before and lost 1-2. The incident took place in the 2014 FIFA WC, hence, Ronaldo &amp; Co. won't be taking Ghana lightly by any means. In addition, the Portugal captain will join arch-rival Lionel Messi in an elite list when he steps on to the field; becoming one of the very few players to have appeared in five separate World Cups.&nbsp;Thus, Portugal will like to start off with a bang in Ronaldo's special encounter. Two heavyweights such as Argentina and Germany have already lost their opening ties, hence, the former Euro champions will be on their toes for a fitting start.</p>

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<p><strong>Here's everything to know about the Portugal vs Ghana FIFA World Cup 2022 clash:</strong></p>

<h2><strong>When is the Portugal vs Ghana match of the FIFA World Cup 2022?</strong></h2>

<p>The Portugal vs Ghana&nbsp;FIFA World Cup 2022 fixture, from Group H, will be held at the Stadium 974, Doha.</p>

<h2><strong>What time will the match be telecast in India?</strong></h2>

<p>The proceedings will kickoff at 21:30 PM IST on&nbsp;Thursday evening (November 24).</p>

<h2><strong>Where can we watch the match live:&nbsp;Broadcast TV and OTT Channel in India?</strong></h2>

<p>The football fans in India can watch the&nbsp;FIFA World Cup matches on television on&nbsp;Sports18&nbsp;and Sports18 HD channels. Meanwhile, they can enjoy the live streaming&nbsp;on the&nbsp;Jio Cinema app&nbsp;or website.</p>


Ever since the Qatar World Cup kicked off on Sunday (November 20), football fans across the globe have been eagerly waiting to see Cristiano Ronaldo on the field.

Ever since the Qatar World Cup kicked off on Sunday (November 20), football fans across the globe have been eagerly waiting to see Cristiano Ronaldo on the field. On Thursday evening (November 24), Ronaldo will be in action as Portugal will open their campaign in the 32-nation tournament in the Middle East. Portugal will play Ghana in a Group H encounter. Anything less than a win won't be impressive for the Portuguese line-up as they are placed in a tricky group which also comprises Uruguay and South Korea. Portugal are coming into the mega event on the back of a disappointing run in Euro 2020, where they bowed out in the Round of 16 with a defeat at the hands of Belgium, and ended their campaign in the UEFA Nations League after a 1-0 loss versus Spain. In the Nations League, they managed three wins, a draw and two defeats. Against their opposition in their Qatar 2022 opener, Portugal have faced them only once before and lost 1-2. The incident took place in the 2014 FIFA WC, hence, Ronaldo & Co. won't be taking Ghana lightly by any means. In addition, the Portugal captain will join arch-rival Lionel Messi in an elite list when he steps on to the field; becoming one of the very few players to have appeared in five separate World Cups. Thus, Portugal will like to start off with a bang in Ronaldo's special encounter. Two heavyweights such as Argentina and Germany have already lost their opening ties, hence, the former Euro champions will be on their toes for a fitting start. Also read: FIFA World Cup: Ronaldo to join Messi in illustrious list in Portugal's opening tie vs Ghana Here's everything to know about the Portugal vs Ghana FIFA World Cup 2022 clash: When is the Portugal vs Ghana match of the FIFA World Cup 2022? The Portugal vs Ghana FIFA World Cup 2022 fixture, from Group H, will be held at the Stadium 974, Doha. What time will the match be telecast in India? The proceedings will kickoff at 21:30 PM IST on Thursday evening (November 24). Where can we watch the match live: Broadcast TV and OTT Channel in India? The football fans in India can watch the FIFA World Cup matches on television on Sports18 and Sports18 HD channels. Meanwhile, they can enjoy the live streaming on the Jio Cinema app or website.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Broadcast TV and OTT-Live Streaming: When and where to watch Portugal vs Ghana?

<p>The action continues in the FIFA World Cup 2022 edition, in Qatar, as Cristiano Ronaldo will make his first-ever appearance in the ongoing edition on Thursday (November 24). Portugal will open their campaign in the showpiece event with a face-off versus Ghana, in Group H, and all eyes will be on captain Ronaldo. He is most likely playing his last World Cup and will hope to begin on a memorable note. So far, two big upsets have taken place with Saudi Arabia beating Argentina and Japan getting the better of Germany, hence, Portugal will not take their opposition lightly.</p>

<p>As Ronaldo will take the field, he will attain a new record up his sleeves.&nbsp;is all set to join his long-time rival Lionel Messi on an elite list of players to have appeared in as many as five different FIFA World Cups. The Portuguese star will become the eighth player in history to appear in five different editions of the World Cup. The 37-year-old made his first-ever appearance in 2006 and then appeared in every edition that followed suit. He will like to make the most of this edition, in Qatar, and help Portugal return with the mega title.</p>

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<p>Among all the players who have played in five different World Cups, only Antonio&nbsp;Carbajal, Matthäus, Rafael&nbsp;Márquez, and Messi have got a game, at least, in every edition. Ronaldo will join this elite list when he takes the field on Thursday evening in his side's clash versus Ghana.&nbsp;In the 2018 edition, in Russia, Ronaldo &amp; Co. bowed out with a defeat at the hands of Uruguay, who are placed in the same group as them this time around. Portugal will like to go the distance in Qatar 2022 and help Ronaldo end his illustrious career with the elite trophy.</p>


The action continues in the FIFA World Cup 2022 edition, in Qatar, as Cristiano Ronaldo will make his first-ever appearance in the ongoing edition on Thursday (November 24).

The action continues in the FIFA World Cup 2022 edition, in Qatar, as Cristiano Ronaldo will make his first-ever appearance in the ongoing edition on Thursday (November 24). Portugal will open their campaign in the showpiece event with a face-off versus Ghana, in Group H, and all eyes will be on captain Ronaldo. He is most likely playing his last World Cup and will hope to begin on a memorable note. So far, two big upsets have taken place with Saudi Arabia beating Argentina and Japan getting the better of Germany, hence, Portugal will not take their opposition lightly. As Ronaldo will take the field, he will attain a new record up his sleeves. is all set to join his long-time rival Lionel Messi on an elite list of players to have appeared in as many as five different FIFA World Cups. The Portuguese star will become the eighth player in history to appear in five different editions of the World Cup. The 37-year-old made his first-ever appearance in 2006 and then appeared in every edition that followed suit. He will like to make the most of this edition, in Qatar, and help Portugal return with the mega title. Also read: David Beckham up for talks with potential bidders as Man United owners planning to sell club - Report Among all the players who have played in five different World Cups, only Antonio Carbajal, Matthäus, Rafael Márquez, and Messi have got a game, at least, in every edition. Ronaldo will join this elite list when he takes the field on Thursday evening in his side's clash versus Ghana. In the 2018 edition, in Russia, Ronaldo & Co. bowed out with a defeat at the hands of Uruguay, who are placed in the same group as them this time around. Portugal will like to go the distance in Qatar 2022 and help Ronaldo end his illustrious career with the elite trophy.

FIFA World Cup: Ronaldo to join Messi in illustrious list in Portugal's opening tie vs Ghana

<p>Brazil and Argentina, two football giants of the world, are among the favourites to win the FIFA World Cup this year. They are in excellent shape and are aiming to end the 20-year wait for a South American nation to emerge victorious in football's premier competition. Other teams, including the defending champions France and England, will be among the top contenders in the race to win the FIFA World Cup 2022 title. Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal is also a major contender for this year. The European country has never won FIFA World Cup but it proved its mettle by winning the European championship in 2016.</p>

<h2><strong>Brazil matches schedule and fixtures for FIFA World Cup 2022</strong></h2>

<p>Brazil will play against Serbia on 24th November, Thursday. The match will be played at the Lusail Stadium at 23:00 GST (Gulf Standard Time). As per IST (Indian Standard Time), the match will be played on 25th November, Friday at 00:30.</p>

<p>Brazil will play its second match against Switzerland on 28th November, Monday at stadium 974. The match will be broadcast live at 20:00 GST and 21:30 IST.</p>

<p>Brazil will play its third match against Cameroon on 2nd December, Friday at the Lusail stadium at 23:00 GST. As per IST, the match will be played on 3rd December, Saturday at 00:30.</p>

<h2><strong>Argentina matches schedule and fixtures for FIFA World Cup 2022</strong></h2>

<p>Argentina has already played its first match against Saudi Arabia on 22nd November.</p>

<p>Argentina will play its second match against Mexico on 26th November, Saturday at the Lusail stadium at 23:00 GST. As per IST, the match will be played on 27th November, Sunday at 00:30.</p>

<p>Argentina will play its third match against Poland on 30th November, Wednesday, at stadium 974 at 23:00 GST. As per IST, the match will be played on 1 December, Thursday at 00:30.</p>

<h2><strong>France matches schedule and fixtures for FIFA World Cup 2022</strong></h2>

<p>France has already played its first game against Australia and registered an impressive 4-1 victory.</p>

<p>France will play its second match against Denmark on 26th November, Saturday at Stadium 974 at 20:00 GST and 21:30 IST.</p>

<p>France will play its third match against Tunisia on 30th November, Wednesday at the Education City Stadium at 19:00 GST and 20:30 IST.</p>

<h2><strong>Portugal matches schedule and fixtures for FIFA World Cup 2022</strong></h2>

<p>Portugal will play its first match against Ghana on 24th November, Thursday at stadium 974 at 20:00 GST and 21:30 IST.</p>

<p>Portugal will play its second match against Uruguay on 28th November, Monday at the Lusail Stadium at 23:00 GST. As per IST, the match will be played on 29th November, Tuesday at 00:30.</p>

<p>Portugal will play its third match against South Korea on 2nd December, Friday at the Education City Stadium at 19:00 GST and 20:30 IST</p>

<h2><strong>England matches schedule and fixtures for FIFA World Cup 2022</strong></h2>

<p>England has already played its first match against Iran on 21st November.</p>

<p>England will play its second match against the US on 25th November, Friday at the Al Bayt Stadium at 23:00 GST. As per IST, the match will be played on 26th November, Saturday at 00:30.</p>

<p>England will play its third match against Wales on 29th November, Tuesday, at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium at 23:00 GST. As per IST, the match will be played on 30th November, Wednesday at 00:30.</p>


Brazil and Argentina, two football giants of the world, are among the favourites to win the FIFA World Cup this year. They are in excellent shape and are aiming to end the 20-year wait for a South American nation to emerge victorious in football's premier competition.

Brazil and Argentina, two football giants of the world, are among the favourites to win the FIFA World Cup this year. They are in excellent shape and are aiming to end the 20-year wait for a South American nation to emerge victorious in football's premier competition. Other teams, including the defending champions France and England, will be among the top contenders in the race to win the FIFA World Cup 2022 title. Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal is also a major contender for this year. The European country has never won FIFA World Cup but it proved its mettle by winning the European championship in 2016. Brazil matches schedule and fixtures for FIFA World Cup 2022 Brazil will play against Serbia on 24th November, Thursday. The match will be played at the Lusail Stadium at 23:00 GST (Gulf Standard Time). As per IST (Indian Standard Time), the match will be played on 25th November, Friday at 00:30. Brazil will play its second match against Switzerland on 28th November, Monday at stadium 974. The match will be broadcast live at 20:00 GST and 21:30 IST. Brazil will play its third match against Cameroon on 2nd December, Friday at the Lusail stadium at 23:00 GST. As per IST, the match will be played on 3rd December, Saturday at 00:30. Argentina matches schedule and fixtures for FIFA World Cup 2022 Argentina has already played its first match against Saudi Arabia on 22nd November. Argentina will play its second match against Mexico on 26th November, Saturday at the Lusail stadium at 23:00 GST. As per IST, the match will be played on 27th November, Sunday at 00:30. Argentina will play its third match against Poland on 30th November, Wednesday, at stadium 974 at 23:00 GST. As per IST, the match will be played on 1 December, Thursday at 00:30. France matches schedule and fixtures for FIFA World Cup 2022 France has already played its first game against Australia and registered an impressive 4-1 victory. France will play its second match against Denmark on 26th November, Saturday at Stadium 974 at 20:00 GST and 21:30 IST. France will play its third match against Tunisia on 30th November, Wednesday at the Education City Stadium at 19:00 GST and 20:30 IST. Portugal matches schedule and fixtures for FIFA World Cup 2022 Portugal will play its first match against Ghana on 24th November, Thursday at stadium 974 at 20:00 GST and 21:30 IST. Portugal will play its second match against Uruguay on 28th November, Monday at the Lusail Stadium at 23:00 GST. As per IST, the match will be played on 29th November, Tuesday at 00:30. Portugal will play its third match against South Korea on 2nd December, Friday at the Education City Stadium at 19:00 GST and 20:30 IST England matches schedule and fixtures for FIFA World Cup 2022 England has already played its first match against Iran on 21st November. England will play its second match against the US on 25th November, Friday at the Al Bayt Stadium at 23:00 GST. As per IST, the match will be played on 26th November, Saturday at 00:30. England will play its third match against Wales on 29th November, Tuesday, at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium at 23:00 GST. As per IST, the match will be played on 30th November, Wednesday at 00:30.

France, Argentina, Brazil, Portugal and other FIFA teams matches, fixtures: check schedule of your team

<p>Cristiano Ronaldo has hit the headlines on several occasions in the last few weeks following his explosive interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan. Now, his focus has shifted to the FIFA World Cup 2022 edition, in Qatar, which got underway on Sunday (November 20). Before Portugal takes the field in their tournament opener, versus Ghana on November 24 (Thursday), Ronaldo has once again made heads turn by him becoming the first-ever person to hit 500 million followers on the social media platform Instagram.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is to be noted that Ronaldo is also one of the highest-paid athletes on Instagram. Not only on the photo-blogging platform Instagram, Ronaldo is also very popular on other social media platforms. On Twitter, he has in excess of 105 million followers whereas he has over 154 million followers on Facebook.Among other athletes, the likes of Lionel Messi, Virat Kohli, Neymar, Lebron James, etc. also boast of a huge fan following on Instagram after the Portuguese captain.</p>

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<p>On Thursday, the 37-year-old Ronaldo will gear up to represent Portugal in the FIFA WC. The national side, who bowed out in the Round of 16 with a loss to Uruguay in the 2018 edition, will aim to start well and go the distance in what is expected to be the superstar striker's last-ever World Cup appearance. During his interview with Morgan, Ronaldo opened up on his retirement plans and dropped a bomb.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/its-probably-my-cristiano-ronaldo-drops-a-bomb-opens-up-on-retirement-plans-ahead-of-fifa-world-cup-535250">'It’s probably my...' - Cristiano Ronaldo drops a bomb, opens up on retirement plans ahead of FIFA World Cup</a></strong></p>

<p>Ronaldo revealed, "But I don’t know, I don’t know the future. Sometimes you plan one thing for your life and as I told many times, the life is dynamic. And you never know what’s going to happen. It’s difficult to tell right now, it’s because, we, my mood is right now towards the World Cup. It’s probably my last World Cup, of course, my fifth World Cup. I don’t know what’s going to happen after the World Cup, but as I told you before, and I will say again, the fans will be always in my heart."</p>

<p>“And I hope they’ve been in my side, even if I back, or if I’m not back, or if I stay or whatever. Nobody’s perfect. Episodes in the life we all have is part of being human beings, it’s part of me to be a human being and father as well. I always will commit mistakes," he further asserted.</p>

<p>Portugal are placed in&nbsp;Group H along with Ghana, Uruguay and South Korea in the Qatar World Cup.</p>


Cristiano Ronaldo has hit the headlines on several occasions in the last few weeks following his explosive interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan. Now, his focus has shifted to the FIFA World Cup 2022 edition, in Qatar, which got underway on Sunday (November 20).

Cristiano Ronaldo has hit the headlines on several occasions in the last few weeks following his explosive interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan. Now, his focus has shifted to the FIFA World Cup 2022 edition, in Qatar, which got underway on Sunday (November 20). Before Portugal takes the field in their tournament opener, versus Ghana on November 24 (Thursday), Ronaldo has once again made heads turn by him becoming the first-ever person to hit 500 million followers on the social media platform Instagram. It is to be noted that Ronaldo is also one of the highest-paid athletes on Instagram. Not only on the photo-blogging platform Instagram, Ronaldo is also very popular on other social media platforms. On Twitter, he has in excess of 105 million followers whereas he has over 154 million followers on Facebook.Among other athletes, the likes of Lionel Messi, Virat Kohli, Neymar, Lebron James, etc. also boast of a huge fan following on Instagram after the Portuguese captain. On Thursday, the 37-year-old Ronaldo will gear up to represent Portugal in the FIFA WC. The national side, who bowed out in the Round of 16 with a loss to Uruguay in the 2018 edition, will aim to start well and go the distance in what is expected to be the superstar striker's last-ever World Cup appearance. During his interview with Morgan, Ronaldo opened up on his retirement plans and dropped a bomb. Also read: 'It’s probably my...' - Cristiano Ronaldo drops a bomb, opens up on retirement plans ahead of FIFA World Cup Ronaldo revealed, "But I don’t know, I don’t know the future. Sometimes you plan one thing for your life and as I told many times, the life is dynamic. And you never know what’s going to happen. It’s difficult to tell right now, it’s because, we, my mood is right now towards the World Cup. It’s probably my last World Cup, of course, my fifth World Cup. I don’t know what’s going to happen after the World Cup, but as I told you before, and I will say again, the fans will be always in my heart." “And I hope they’ve been in my side, even if I back, or if I’m not back, or if I stay or whatever. Nobody’s perfect. Episodes in the life we all have is part of being human beings, it’s part of me to be a human being and father as well. I always will commit mistakes," he further asserted. Portugal are placed in Group H along with Ghana, Uruguay and South Korea in the Qatar World Cup.

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<p>Cristiano Ronaldo will be eyeing an elite record when he takes the field for Portugal in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022. The Portugal captain has had to deal with massive criticism online after he recently targeted his club Manchester United and manager Erik Ten Hag among others in an explosive interview.</p>

<p>While his Unite career seems to be all but over as the club has reportedly decided to take legal action against the Portuguese star and terminate his current contract, Ronaldo will be hoping to keep his off-field issues aside when he leads Portugal in the World Cup.</p>

<p>One of the greatest footballers of all time, Ronaldo will be playing his last World Cup in Qatar this year and will be hoping to break a World Cup goalscoring record held by Portuguese legend Eusebio. Ronaldo needs just three more goals to surpass him and become Portugal's all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup history.</p>

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<p>Eusebio, who scored nine World Cup goals in his career, had led Portugal to the semi-final of the 1966 edition of the tournament. Portugal had lost against England in the semi-final at Wembley shattering Eusebio's dream. Ronaldo has seven goals to his name in four World Cups so far and needs three more to go past Eusebio.</p>

<p>Portugal manager Fernando Santos has backed Ronaldo to break Eusebio's record and believes the 37-year-old can go on to achieve even what the 'Black Pearl' couldn't. Despite the current turmoil at United, Santos said Ronaldo sti has the same hunger as before.</p>

<p>"Cristiano, like all of the players I have called up, comes with a huge hunger to show his ability and to make Portugal the world champion. Is Ronaldo hungrier? Let’s wait and see," said Santos.</p>

<p>"He has always been hungry - that’s why he has stayed at the top of the game for so long. I am not interested in what he was like a month ago. He has played four games for Manchester United since then," he added.</p>

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<p>Ronaldo will be hoping to finish on a high and lead Portugal to glory in what is his final World Cup. If he manages to find the back of the net in Qatar, Ronaldo will become the first player to score in five World Cups.</p>


Cristiano Ronaldo will be eyeing an elite record when he takes the field for Portugal in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022. The Portugal captain has had to deal with massive criticism online after he recently targeted his club Manchester United and manager Erik Ten Hag among others in an explosive interview.

Cristiano Ronaldo will be eyeing an elite record when he takes the field for Portugal in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022. The Portugal captain has had to deal with massive criticism online after he recently targeted his club Manchester United and manager Erik Ten Hag among others in an explosive interview. While his Unite career seems to be all but over as the club has reportedly decided to take legal action against the Portuguese star and terminate his current contract, Ronaldo will be hoping to keep his off-field issues aside when he leads Portugal in the World Cup. One of the greatest footballers of all time, Ronaldo will be playing his last World Cup in Qatar this year and will be hoping to break a World Cup goalscoring record held by Portuguese legend Eusebio. Ronaldo needs just three more goals to surpass him and become Portugal's all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup history. Also Read: FIFA president accuses World Cup critics of 'hypocrisy' for targeting Qatar over human rights violation Eusebio, who scored nine World Cup goals in his career, had led Portugal to the semi-final of the 1966 edition of the tournament. Portugal had lost against England in the semi-final at Wembley shattering Eusebio's dream. Ronaldo has seven goals to his name in four World Cups so far and needs three more to go past Eusebio. Portugal manager Fernando Santos has backed Ronaldo to break Eusebio's record and believes the 37-year-old can go on to achieve even what the 'Black Pearl' couldn't. Despite the current turmoil at United, Santos said Ronaldo sti has the same hunger as before. "Cristiano, like all of the players I have called up, comes with a huge hunger to show his ability and to make Portugal the world champion. Is Ronaldo hungrier? Let’s wait and see," said Santos. "He has always been hungry - that’s why he has stayed at the top of the game for so long. I am not interested in what he was like a month ago. He has played four games for Manchester United since then," he added. Also Read: If for 3 hours a day you can't drink a beer, you will survive: FIFA president on beer ban at Qatar World Cup Ronaldo will be hoping to finish on a high and lead Portugal to glory in what is his final World Cup. If he manages to find the back of the net in Qatar, Ronaldo will become the first player to score in five World Cups.

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo eyes elite World Cup record amid Manchester United woes

<p>Cristiano Ronaldo continues to make the headlines following his explosive interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan. Ronaldo has opened up on several aspects during the recent interaction and his comments on his strained relationship with Manchester United, equation with arch-rival Lionel Messi, etc. have made heads turn. Among all this, the 37-year-old Portuguese captain also commented on former England and Man United player Wayne Rooney.</p>

<p>Rooney and Ronaldo shared the dressing room during the latter's first stint at the Old Trafford club. However, it seems things have taken a turn for the worse in the current scenario following Rooney's criticism on the Portugal captain for his ordinary run in the ongoing English Premier League (EPL) season for the Red Devils. Responding to the former England captain's remarks on his current form, Ronaldo told Morgan, "I don’t know why he criticises me so badly… probably because he finished his career and I’m still playing at high level. I’m not going to say that I’m looking better than him. Which is true."</p>

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<p>To this, Rooney has now reacted and told CNN, "He’s a fantastic player. Him and Messi are probably the two best players to play the game. It’s not criticism, what I’ve said is age comes to all of us, Cristiano is finding it hard to deal with that."</p>

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<p>Further, Rooney opened up on Ronaldo's dig at Man United owners and him having no respect for team manager Erik Ten Hag. In this regard, he said, "He’s done a interview (with Morgan) and it’s gone global. It's strange some of the comments but I’m sure #mufc will deal with it once they see the full interview and take whatever action they need to take."</p>

<p>On Friday (November 18), the Man United released an official statement indicating that they will take appropriate steps against CR7 for his explosive remarks against the club. "Manchester United has this morning initiated appropriate steps in response to Cristiano Ronaldo's recent media interview. We will not be making further comment until this process reaches its conclusion," the statement read. It is reported that Ronaldo is most likely to be sacked for contract breach and won't be paid a penny&nbsp;of remaining £16 million by the Red Devils.</p>

<p>Ronaldo has arrived in Qatar where he will lead Portugal in the FIFA World Cup 2022, starting on November 20.</p>
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Cristiano Ronaldo continues to make the headlines following his explosive interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan. Ronaldo has opened up on several aspects during the recent interaction and his comments on his strained relationship with Manchester United, equation with arch-rival Lionel Messi, etc.

Cristiano Ronaldo continues to make the headlines following his explosive interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan. Ronaldo has opened up on several aspects during the recent interaction and his comments on his strained relationship with Manchester United, equation with arch-rival Lionel Messi, etc. have made heads turn. Among all this, the 37-year-old Portuguese captain also commented on former England and Man United player Wayne Rooney. Rooney and Ronaldo shared the dressing room during the latter's first stint at the Old Trafford club. However, it seems things have taken a turn for the worse in the current scenario following Rooney's criticism on the Portugal captain for his ordinary run in the ongoing English Premier League (EPL) season for the Red Devils. Responding to the former England captain's remarks on his current form, Ronaldo told Morgan, "I don’t know why he criticises me so badly… probably because he finished his career and I’m still playing at high level. I’m not going to say that I’m looking better than him. Which is true." To this, Rooney has now reacted and told CNN, "He’s a fantastic player. Him and Messi are probably the two best players to play the game. It’s not criticism, what I’ve said is age comes to all of us, Cristiano is finding it hard to deal with that." Rooney responds to Cristiano’s interview: “He’s a fantastic player. Him and Messi are probably the two best players to play the game. It’s not criticism, what I’ve said is age comes to all of us, Cristiano is finding it hard to deal with that.” [@CNN] pic.twitter.com/TsJH2CvZa4 — United Zone (@ManUnitedZone_) November 18, 2022 × Also read: Manchester United ready to take appropriate steps against Cristiano Ronaldo after his explosive remarks Further, Rooney opened up on Ronaldo's dig at Man United owners and him having no respect for team manager Erik Ten Hag. In this regard, he said, "He’s done a interview (with Morgan) and it’s gone global. It's strange some of the comments but I’m sure #mufc will deal with it once they see the full interview and take whatever action they need to take." On Friday (November 18), the Man United released an official statement indicating that they will take appropriate steps against CR7 for his explosive remarks against the club. "Manchester United has this morning initiated appropriate steps in response to Cristiano Ronaldo's recent media interview. We will not be making further comment until this process reaches its conclusion," the statement read. It is reported that Ronaldo is most likely to be sacked for contract breach and won't be paid a penny of remaining £16 million by the Red Devils. Ronaldo has arrived in Qatar where he will lead Portugal in the FIFA World Cup 2022, starting on November 20.

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<p>On Saturday (November 12), hundreds of protesters enraged by the climate issue took to the streets of Lisbon, with several stormed into a building where the Portuguese Economic Minister Antonio Costa e Silva was giving a speech and demanded his resignation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chanting slogans while waving the banners, protesters called for action against climate change. The demonstrations in the country coincided as representatives from nearly 200 nations gathered in Egypt for the COP27 UN, climate summit in an effort to maintain the goal of preventing the world from climate change, Reuters reported.</p>

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<p>Climate change has recently been a topic of discussion and concern among people worldwide demanding respective governments take action.</p>

<p>"Out Costa e Silva," protesters shouted as several entered the building, The protesters were later hauled by police out of the building.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cop27-summit-near-halftime-but-critical-issues-remain-unresolved-533610"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;COP27 summit near halftime but critical issues remain unresolved</strong></a></p>

<p>Portuguese Television RTP claimed that the minister reportedly left the building through a back entrance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When questioned about COP27, many said that the summit is not enough to resolve the issue. Some accused governments favour the "monetary interests" of large corporations rather than focusing on climate change at the front of the political agenda.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the demonstrations in Lisbon, Marta Leandro, vice president of the environmental group said, "The situation is serious and urgent. What we do or do not do in this decade will have a great impact on climate security."</p>

<p>Earlier COP27 chief accused governments that they make promises for taking action.&nbsp;</p>

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On Saturday (November 12), hundreds of protesters enraged by the climate issue took to the streets of Lisbon, with several stormed into a building where the Portuguese Economic Minister Antonio Costa e Silva was giving a speech and demanded his resignation.

On Saturday (November 12), hundreds of protesters enraged by the climate issue took to the streets of Lisbon, with several stormed into a building where the Portuguese Economic Minister Antonio Costa e Silva was giving a speech and demanded his resignation. Chanting slogans while waving the banners, protesters called for action against climate change. The demonstrations in the country coincided as representatives from nearly 200 nations gathered in Egypt for the COP27 UN, climate summit in an effort to maintain the goal of preventing the world from climate change, Reuters reported. Also read | Some countries resisted mentioning 1.5°C goal in COP27 text: US climate envoy Climate change has recently been a topic of discussion and concern among people worldwide demanding respective governments take action. "Out Costa e Silva," protesters shouted as several entered the building, The protesters were later hauled by police out of the building. Also read | COP27 summit near halftime but critical issues remain unresolved Portuguese Television RTP claimed that the minister reportedly left the building through a back entrance. When questioned about COP27, many said that the summit is not enough to resolve the issue. Some accused governments favour the "monetary interests" of large corporations rather than focusing on climate change at the front of the political agenda. At the demonstrations in Lisbon, Marta Leandro, vice president of the environmental group said, "The situation is serious and urgent. What we do or do not do in this decade will have a great impact on climate security." Earlier COP27 chief accused governments that they make promises for taking action. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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