Cristiano Ronaldo pulled out of Portugal squad after ‘losing vision in both his eyes’

Cristiano Ronaldo is out of Portugal’s friendly with Gabon on Wednesday after ‘losing the vision in both his eyes’ following an elbow in the face during Real Madrid’s win over Levante.

Ronaldo was due to have tests at a Madrid hospital after being caught by defender David Navarro in the opening exchanges of last night’s clash.

Ronaldo…

Pepe: Portugal are waiting for Spain or France

Portugal defender Pepe says that the team’s 1-0 quarter-final victory over Czech Republic on Thursday shows that they can make their mark at Euro 2012.

A late goal from Cristiano Ronaldo proved the difference between the two sides and earned the Seleccao passage to the semi-finals, where they will tackle either Spain or France, who face off on Saturday.

Pepe is thrilled to…

Portugal striker Postiga set to miss semi-final

Portugal centre-forward Helder Postiga is set to miss the Euro 2012 semi-final clash with either Spain or France in Donetsk, after suffering a suspected hamstring strain in Thursday’s 1-0 quarter-final win over Czech Republic.

The veteran striker, who was an integral part of Luiz Felipe Scolari’s side that reached the 2004 final, was replaced by Hugo Almeida shortly before the…

Euro 2012: Czech Rep Vs Portugal 0 – 0 (Live Match)

first match of the quarter-finals

Czech Captain Tomas Rosicky may feature in latter stages of this match, Ronaldo proved critics wrong by scoring both goals in their match against the Netherlands . .can he try same feat today?

Howard webb will officiate this match.

Key BattlesTheodor Gebre Selassie v Cristiano Ronaldo.This has all the promise to be an absorbing battle. Selassie, like his namesake Haile, is a true athlete. His lung-busting runs…

Ronaldo, Rosicky & the players walking a suspension tightrope in Czech Republic v Portugal

As we approach the knock-out stages at Euro 2012, one of the talking points is which players are on the verge of receiving a one-match suspension by accumulating a yellow card too many across the tournament. This could limit the action of a player during match and will certainly give any coach some food for thought before deciding whether to use a player.

Euro 2012: Portugal Vs Netherlands 1 – 1 (Live Match)

It’s a tall order. No team has ever reached the knockout phase at the Euros after losing their first two matches. Throw in the fact that it took Netherlands 46 shots to notch a solitary goal, never mind two, and Bert van Marwijk’s side look destined to board an early flight back to Amsterdam.

There’s dissent in the ranks too. Striker Klaas Jan Huntelaar, who topped the Euro 2012 goalscoring…

Cristiano Ronaldo: Portugal can beat Germany

*Portugal secured qualification with a play-off victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina

Real Madrid attacker Cristiano Ronaldo believes that Portugal can defeat Germany in their Euro 2012 opener.

Die Mannschaft sent Portugal packing at Euro 2008 and are one of the favourites in Poland and Ukraine, but Ronaldo refused to write…

Benfica Vs Chelsea : A tactical analysis ahead of the first leg in Portugal

ANALYSISBy Debjit Lahiri

There has been a distinct trend in Chelsea’s topsy turvy ride through out the season. Late last year and mid-way into the season, when Chelsea secured an impressive win over the then seemingly unbeatable Manchester City side at Stamford Bridge, one thought this was to be the catalyst to Andre Villas-Boas’ Chelsea career, which had got…