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EAM S Jaishankar holds talks with Portuguese counterpart Joao Cravinho

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday held telephonic talks with his Portuguese counterpart Joao Cravinho and discussed bilateral and multilateral issues

Portuguese economy sees highest growth in 35 years with 6.7% rise in 2022

The Portuguese economy grew 6.7 per cent in 2022, its best performance since 1987, according to an estimate released by the country's National Institute of Statistics (INE)

First ever white card shown in a football match: What does it mean?

The white card was initiated by Portugal to try and improve ethical value in the sport

Ronaldo signs deal with Saudi club, becomes highest-paid footballer ever

The UK's Sun newspaper said the 37-year-old Portugal striker would earn more than $200 million a year

Portuguese Infra Minister Santos resign over flag carrier scandal

Portuguese Minister of Housing Pedro Santos presented his resignation to Prime Minister Antonio Costa, after a secretary of state resigned for receiving hefty dismissal pay from flag carrier, TAP

Morocco beats Portugal to become 1st African country to reach WC semifinals

Morocco became the first African country to reach the World Cup semifinals by beating Portugal 1-0 on Saturday, likely ending Cristiano Ronaldo's chances of winning soccer's biggest prize. Youssef En-Nesyri scored the winning goal in the 42nd minute to continue Morocco's improbable run that has generated an outpouring of pride in the Arab world during the first World Cup to be staged in the Middle East. The 37-year-old Ronaldo, one of soccer's greatest players, didn't start for the second straight game but came on as a substitute in the 51st minute. The five-time world player of the year is set to finish his career without capturing the World Cup or ever getting to the final. Morocco will play either France or England in the semifinals. It is a seminal moment in World Cup history, with an African nation finally advancing to the levels typically only reached by European or South American teams. Cameroon (1990), Senegal (2002) and Ghana (2010) all reached the quarterfinals but got n

Ronaldo-less Portugal beats Switzerland at FIFA WC, reaches quarterfinals

With Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench, the superstar striker's replacement scored a hat trick to lead Portugal over Switzerland 6-1 and into the World Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday. Goncalo Ramos, a 21-year-old forward who only made his Portugal debut last month, made his first start for his country and demonstrated the kind of clinical finishing Ronaldo was once known for. Ramos scored the opening goal in the 17th minute and added others in the 51st and 67th by which time chants of RONALDO! RONALDO! were swirling around the 89,000-seat Lusail Stadium. The 37-year-old Ronaldo entered as a substitute in the 72nd minute to loud cheers, though Portugal had the game wrapped up by then with defenders Pepe and Raphael Guerreiro also scoring. Rafael Leao added a another goal in stoppage time. Manuel Akanji scored for Switzerland. Portugal advanced to the quarterfinals for the third time, after 1966 and 2006, and will play Morocco on Saturday. Portugal coach Fernando Santos now has to deci

FIFA WC: Ronaldo's omission against Switzerland a 'game strategy'

Portugal manager Fernando Santos said that omitting star striker Cristiano Ronaldo from the starting team was a "game strategy"

Fifa WC POR vs SUI Highlights: Ramos' hattrick leads Portugal to 6-1 win

Fifa World Cup, POR vs SUI Round of 16 Highlights: It was a night to remember for Portugal's Goncalo Ramos as he scored a hattrick, helping his team thrash Switzerland 6-1 and reach the last 8.

FIFA: This serves as a warning, says Portugal coach after loss to S Korea

With this win, the Koreans made it to the pre-quarters

Fifa World Cup: Korea through to last 16; Uruguay go out even after winning

Fifa World Cup 2022 Highlights: South Korea would be the biggest story of the night as they repeated the feat of their neighbours Japan after they beat Portugal 2-1, coming from 0-1 down. Uruguay out

It wasn't penalty; Ronaldo used all his experience to win it: Wayne Rooney

The penalty helped Portugal break deadlock and, in the process, Ronaldo also became the first player in the history of world football to score goals in each of his five editions of the tournament

Fifa World Cup Highlights: Portugal, Brazil win as Uruguay draw vs Korea

Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 Live Updates: Yet another Asian side shone as South Korea forced a draw out of fancied Uruguay. Portugal beat Ghana 3-2 while Brazil didn't have to sweat hard for 2-0 win

FIFA World Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo makes history, Portugal beats Ghana 3-2

Cristiano Ronaldo closed his eyes, took in a deep breath and then made World Cup history. The Portugal striker became the first male player to score at five World Cups with his 65th-minute penalty in a 3-2 win over Ghana on Thursday. Andre Ayew equalised for Ghana eight minutes later, but Joao Felix regained the lead for Portugal in the 78th and Rafael Leao added a third. Osman Bukari reduced Ghana's deficit in the 89th. The 37-year-old Ronaldo was looking to showcase his talents to potential new clubs after having his contract terminated at Manchester United this week. After wasting two good chances in the first half, he tumbled under a challenge by Ghana defender Mohammed Salisu to earn a penalty. Wheeling away after the ball struck the back of the net, a smiling Ronaldo performed his usual leap and swivel in the air the crowd roared his trademark SI-UUU as he did the pirouette before getting mobbed by teammates. He has now scored in every World Cup since his first in 2006 and

Fifa WC 2022: Ronaldo 'thrilled' with Portugal's new generation of players

Cristiano Ronaldo knows a thing or two about World Cups. He has played in four of them and is about to make it to a record-tying fifth this month in Qatar. Ronaldo also knows when he sees something promising, and he believes this time there is reason to feel optimistic about the chances of a talented Portugal squad that mixes the right amount of experience and youth as it tries to win its first World Cup title. "The squad for this World Cup is a great mix of experienced players and young rising stars, and I hope we can show the world what this Portugal team is capable of at the very highest level of the world game," Ronaldo told The Associated Press ahead of the launch of his inaugural NFT collection with cryptocurrency exchange giant Binance. The collection will be available Friday, just before the World Cup starts, and the bidding price for some of the collectibles related to the soccer star will begin at the equivalent of about $10,000. The NFTs will feature seven animated statu

Ultra-rich Indians seek residency in Portugal for better healthcare

Apart from investing in housing, Indians are also applying for 'jumbo life and term' insurance covers worth $20 million

Spain, France and Portugal agree on gas pipeline link, confirms Spanish PM

A gas pipeline is to be built connecting Iberia to France and the rest of Europe, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has confirmed.

Inflation rate in Portugal accelerated to 9.3% in Sept, highest in 30 yrs

The inflation rate in Portugal accelerated to 9.3 per cent in September, the highest since October 1992, the National Statistics Institute said.

Portugal claims 'unfair' elimination against Spain in UEFA Nations League

Portugal manager Fernando Santos has claimed that his team's elimination from UEFA Nations League A was unfair

Portugal health minister resigns following pregnant Indian tourist's death

Portugal's Health Minister resigned after the widespread criticism of her decision to temporarily close emergency obstetric services and forcibly transfer an Indian pregnant woman between hospitals