Read any of the hundreds of articles on who stands what sort of chance in the World Cup, and when you get to the section on Portugal, you will see three words time and time again: The Ronaldo Factor. The logic goes something like this: Portugal are a good...

• FIFA World Cup 2018, News, Portugal

This summer’s World Cup in Russia promises to be one of the most spectacular editions ever for a number of reasons, but it is the last chance to shine on the biggest stage of all for one man. Cristiano Ronaldo has won every major prize in football, but ...

• Editorial, FIFA World Cup 2018, Portugal

The World Cup is largely unpredictable. While we can debate the favorites and generally get a feel for which nations should go furthest, we never know how things will actually turn out. For instance, no one can predict a result like Germany’s 7-1 destru...

• FIFA World Cup 2018, News, Portugal

Ronaldo is the ultimate epitome of someone who rose from poverty and turned his dream into a reality. While many hate Ronaldo for his egoism and attitude, it cannot be denied that he is a hard worker and a very confident person. These qualities have playe...

• Editorial, Portugal, Real Madrid

There’s no doubt at all – Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest footballers to ever grace the game of football. In terms of Portugal, he’s up there with the great Eusebio. In world football, he’s on a par with Messi, Maradona and ma...

• Editorial, Portugal, Real Madrid

Things clearly haven’t been going the way that Cristiano Ronaldo would have hoped this season. Real Madrid are in an embarrassing (by their standards) position in La Liga, with the champions 14 points behind Barcelona and 10 points behind cross-city riv...

• Editorial, FIFA World Cup 2018, News, Portugal, Real Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal have secured their place at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, after seeing off Switzerland 2-0 to top their qualification group.

• FIFA World Cup 2018, News, Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo has been named for the Best Portuguese Player of the Century award by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF). The FPF will celebrate their 100th anniversary in an event on January 14th at Estoril, and they will hand different prizes f...

• Awards, Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo suffered an injury scare whilst on international duty during Portugal’s 2-1 defeat to France in a high-profile friendly on Saturday night. The Real Madrid superstar was forced off with 76 minutes on the clock at the Stade de France...

• Friendly, Portugal

Together, they are part of a side that strikes fear into the hearts of defenders. But this weekend Real Madrid teammates Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo prepare to duel for their national sides. France host Portugal in a friendly but it gives Benzema ...

• Friendly, Portugal