Referee Makkelie: ‘I apologised to Portugal’
Referee Danny Makkelie said he apologised to Portugal coach Fernando Santos after not giving Cristiano Ronaldo the winner against Serbia. The Dutch referee was criticised after a Portugal winner wasn’t…
Referee Danny Makkelie said he apologised to Portugal coach Fernando Santos after not giving Cristiano Ronaldo the winner against Serbia. The Dutch referee was criticised after a Portugal winner wasn’t…
Portugal CT Fernando Santos said he will ‘always be available’ if Juventus talisman Cristiano Ronaldo needs ‘advice on his future’. Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal prepare for the World Cup qualifiers…
Juventus might want him to rest, but Portugal coach Fernando Santos warns Cristiano Ronaldo ‘wants to play every minute of every game.’ CR7 is on international duty for the Nations…
Portugal CT Fernando Santos believes Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo ‘can play until 40’ and doesn’t expect him to ‘lower his level’. The Portugal captain has scored 101 goals for the…
Fernando Santos says he had “no doubts” about Cristiano Ronaldo after the Juventus star fired Portugal to the verge of Euro 2020 with a hat-trick. Much had been made of…
Portugal CT Fernando Santos claims Cristiano Ronaldo’s record-breaking performance against Lithuania is ‘clear and irrevocable proof that he is the best.’ Ronaldo not only netted four goals during Portugal’s 5-1…
Portugal Coach Fernando Santos admits Italy caused them “enormous problems and it was much more difficult than I expected.” They only needed a point to be sure of topping the…
Portugal Coach Fernando Santos declares “we’re not here to play on the counter-attack”, ahead of the crunch Nations League game with Italy. The visitors will qualify for the finals with…
Portugal boss Fernando Santos insists Cristiano Ronaldo was not called up because of an agreement but ‘fully believes’ the Juventus forward is innocent. Ronaldo was again overlooked for Portugal’s upcoming…
Portugal Coach Fernando Santos told his side that pace was the key to beating Italy, but isn’t counting his Nations League chickens yet. This was their debut in the Nations…
Fernando Santos warned not to expect “too many changes” as Portugal host Italy in the Nations League. “They want to ‘avenge’ the World Cup failure.” It kicks off in Lisbon…
Portugal boss Fernando Santos confirms Cristiano Ronaldo will not face Italy in the Nations League as he wants to focus on Juventus. Ronaldo was left out of Portugal’s squad for…