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Roberto Martinez grows a pair while Portugal renew The Ronaldo Show
Roberto Martinez was brave enough to substitute Cristiano Ronaldo – will he have the balls to drop the Portugal superstar against Spain?
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NBC News
· Jul 3, 2026
¡Así festejó Roberto Martínez el penal de Cristiano Ronaldo para el empate de Portugal!
Roberto Martínez celebró con intensidad el penal convertido por Cristiano Ronaldo, gol que significó el empate de Portugal en un partido clave de los cuartos de final de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026.
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· Jun 28, 2026
Colombia holds off Portugal in Miami, finishes top of group K after 0-0 clash
Colombia and Portugal took on each other at the Miami Stadium on June 28th, and both sides hoped for a good showing in hopes of finishing at the top of Group K. The likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, Luis Diaz, James Rodriguez, and many more stars featured in the game.
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· Jul 3, 2026
Ronaldo Breaks World Cup Knockouts Duck, Portugal Reach Last 16 Amid VAR Drama
Cristiano Ronaldo and Goncalo Ramos scored the two goals for Portugal as they beat Croatia 2-1 to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 in a VAR-drama filled clash in Toronto.
Football | Mail Online
· Jul 6, 2026
Portugal vs Spain - last 16 LIVE: Blow for Roberto Martinez's side as star is forced off with injury in cagey Dallas affair as superstar, 41, looks to keep World Cup swansong alive
Portugal vs Spain - last 16 LIVE: Blow for Roberto Martinez's side as star is forced off with injury in cagey Dallas affair as superstar, 41, looks to keep World Cup swansong alive
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· Jul 6, 2026
Portugal vs Spain: Ronaldo, Yamal start as Felix returns in World Cup blockbuster
Portugal head coach Roberto Martínez has made one change to the side that defeated Croatia, recalling João Félix to the starting XI in place of Rafael Leão, who drops to the bench. The post Portugal vs Spain: Ronaldo, Yamal start as Felix returns in World Cup blockbuster appeared first on Vanguard News.
Yahoo Sports
· Jun 28, 2026
Portugal Held Scoreless, Ronaldo Under Fire, Colombia Win Group & Round of 32 Preview
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react live to Colombia's 0-0 draw with Portugal, a result that sends Colombia through as Group winners while raising serious questions about Portugal's attack. The guys debate whether Cristiano Ronaldo can still lead Portugal as the team's starting striker after another quiet performance, reveal their Player of the Match in Diogo Costa, and break down both teams' Round of 32 matchups. They also preview Canada vs. South Africa and Brazil vs. Japan as the knockout stage officially gets underway.
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Related coverage for "Roberto Martinez grows a pair while Portugal renew The Ronaldo Show": NBC News — ¡Así festejó Roberto Martínez el penal de Cristiano Ronaldo para el empate de Portugal!. India TV News — Colombia holds off Portugal in Miami, finishes top of group K after 0-0 clash. NDTV — Ronaldo Breaks World Cup Knockouts Duck, Portugal Reach Last 16 Amid VAR Drama. Football | Mail Online — Portugal vs Spain - last 16 LIVE: Blow for Roberto Martinez's side as star is forced off with injury in cagey Dallas affair as superstar, 41, looks to keep World Cup swansong alive. Vanguard News — Portugal vs Spain: Ronaldo, Yamal start as Felix returns in World Cup blockbuster. Yahoo Sports — Portugal Held Scoreless, Ronaldo Under Fire, Colombia Win Group & Round of 32 Preview