<![CDATA[Portugal - The Athletic]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/football/team/portugal/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/static/img/transparent-background-dark-favicon-144x144.pngPortugal - The Athletichttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/football/team/portugal/The Athletic Media CompanySat, 29 Jun 2024 09:37:23 GMTSat, 29 Jun 2024 04:12:19 GMT<![CDATA[Forget everything you've seen at Euro 2024 - the real tournament starts now]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5599549/2024/06/29/euro-2024-knockout-stage/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5599549/2024/06/29/euro-2024-knockout-stage/Sat, 29 Jun 2024 04:12:19 GMTTOPSHOT - Portugal&#039;s forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group F football match between Portugal and the Czech Republic at the Leipzig Stadium in Leipzig on June 18, 2024. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP) (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Euro 2024 verdict so far: Most boring team, favourite kit, best fans - and who will win it]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5599522/2024/06/29/euro-2024-review-teams-fans-kits-winners/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5599522/2024/06/29/euro-2024-review-teams-fans-kits-winners/Sat, 29 Jun 2024 04:10:42 GMT<![CDATA[A glorious gut punch, pig heads on platters and acid jazz: The Euro 2024 anthems – rated]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5589677/2024/06/28/euro-2024-anthems-ranked-france-italy-scotland/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5589677/2024/06/28/euro-2024-anthems-ranked-france-italy-scotland/Fri, 28 Jun 2024 04:15:49 GMT<![CDATA[What we learned from the Euro 2024 group stage - Ronaldo, Hala Madrid and big-man denial]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5596480/2024/06/27/what-we-learned-from-euro-2024-groups/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5596480/2024/06/27/what-we-learned-from-euro-2024-groups/Thu, 27 Jun 2024 17:00:35 GMT<![CDATA[Why Euro 2024's group stage was the best of the 24-team era]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5596143/2024/06/27/why-euro-2024s-group-stage-was-the-best-of-the-24-team-era/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5596143/2024/06/27/why-euro-2024s-group-stage-was-the-best-of-the-24-team-era/Thu, 27 Jun 2024 12:00:52 GMT<![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo is raging - at referees, his luck and maybe time itself]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5595850/2024/06/27/cristiano-ronaldo-portugal-euro-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5595850/2024/06/27/cristiano-ronaldo-portugal-euro-2024/Thu, 27 Jun 2024 06:51:41 GMTPortugal&#039;s forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo gestures during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group F football match between Georgia and Portugal at the Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen on June 26, 2024. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP) (Photo by INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[The remarkable story of Georgia at Euro 2024: 'We just made history']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5595057/2024/06/27/georgia-history-euro-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5595057/2024/06/27/georgia-history-euro-2024/Thu, 27 Jun 2024 05:15:40 GMTGELSENKIRCHEN, GERMANY - JUNE 26: Players of Georgia pose for a team photograph as they celebrate in front of their fans after defeating Portugal and qualifying for the Knock-Out Stages of EURO 2024 after the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Georgia and Portugal at Arena AufSchalke on June 26, 2024 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. (Photo by Michael Regan - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Euro 2024 day 13: Georgia shock Portugal, Ukraine out, and the dirtiest game in Euros history]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5593856/2024/06/26/euro-2024-day-13/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5593856/2024/06/26/euro-2024-day-13/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 22:32:43 GMTGELSENKIRCHEN, GERMANY - JUNE 26: Guram Kashia of Georgia (C) celebrates victory with Giorgi Loria (L) after the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Georgia and Portugal at Arena AufSchalke on June 26, 2024 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. (Photo by Edith Geuppert - GES Sportfoto/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Georgia 2 Portugal 0: Biggest shock of Euro 2024, Ronaldo's frustration, glorious Kvaratskhelia]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5589997/2024/06/26/georgia-portugal-ronaldo-kvaratskhelia/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5589997/2024/06/26/georgia-portugal-ronaldo-kvaratskhelia/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 20:59:57 GMTGELSENKIRCHEN, GERMANY - JUNE 26: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia of Georgia celebrates scoring the first goal during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Georgia and Portugal at Arena AufSchalke on June 26, 2024 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.(Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Euro 2024 and the lopsided draw affecting which teams are considered likely finalists]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5592003/2024/06/26/euro-2024-draw-england-favourites/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5592003/2024/06/26/euro-2024-draw-england-favourites/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 06:10:40 GMT25 June 2024, Berlin: Soccer, UEFA Euro 2024, European Championship, Netherlands - Austria, preliminary round, Group D, match day 3, Olympiastadion Berlin, Austria&#039;s Maximilian Wöber celebrates after the game. Photo: Andreas Gora/dpa (Photo by Andreas Gora/picture alliance via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Euro 2024 top goalscorers: Mikautadze leads the race for Golden Boot]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5589856/2024/06/25/euro-2024-golden-boot/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5589856/2024/06/25/euro-2024-golden-boot/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 16:30:54 GMTGELSENKIRCHEN, GERMANY - JUNE 26: Georges Mikautadze of Georgia celebrates at the end of the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Georgia and Portugal at Arena AufSchalke on June 26, 2024 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.(Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Pepe is Portugal’s ageless wonder - and older than a third of the nations at Euro 2024]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5584123/2024/06/24/pepe-portugal-euro-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5584123/2024/06/24/pepe-portugal-euro-2024/Mon, 24 Jun 2024 04:08:23 GMTLEIPZIG, GERMANY - JUNE 18: Pepe of Portugal celebrates after the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Portugal and Czechia at Football Stadium Leipzig on June 18, 2024 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)<![CDATA[UEFA increases security after pitch invaders target Cristiano Ronaldo]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5584899/2024/06/23/cristiano-ronaldo-pitch-invaders-uefa/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5584899/2024/06/23/cristiano-ronaldo-pitch-invaders-uefa/Sun, 23 Jun 2024 17:00:06 GMTA pitch invader approaches Portugal&#039;s forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo to try and take a selfie photograph during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group F football match between Turkey and Portugal at the BVB Stadion in Dortmund on June 22, 2024. (Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD / AFP) (Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Euro 2024 state of play: Last-16 fixtures, routes to the final and eliminated teams]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5584491/2024/06/23/euro-2024-knockout-stage-paths-to-final/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5584491/2024/06/23/euro-2024-knockout-stage-paths-to-final/Sun, 23 Jun 2024 15:42:25 GMTGeorgia players celebrate their side&#039;s victory in the UEFA Euro 2024 Group F match at the Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Picture date: Wednesday June 26, 2024. (Photo by Bradley Collyer/PA Images via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Portugal's smart dynamics did for Turkey - and will keep Euro 2024 rivals guessing]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5584379/2024/06/23/portugal-turkey-euro-2024-analysis-ronaldo-bernardo/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5584379/2024/06/23/portugal-turkey-euro-2024-analysis-ronaldo-bernardo/Sun, 23 Jun 2024 12:00:35 GMTDORTMUND, GERMANY - JUNE 22: Bruno Fernandes of Portugal celebrates 0-2 with Joao Cancelo of Portugal, Bernardo Silva of Portugal, Vitinha of Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal during the EURO match between Turkey v Portugal at the Signal Iduna Park on June 22, 2024 in Dortmund Germany (Photo by Rico Brouwer/Soccrates/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Euro 2024 day nine: Cristiano Ronaldo, pitch invaders, and Belgium back in business]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5583094/2024/06/22/euro-2024-day-nine-ronaldo/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5583094/2024/06/22/euro-2024-day-nine-ronaldo/Sat, 22 Jun 2024 22:00:27 GMTDORTMUND, GERMANY - JUNE 22: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal walks in the field during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Turkiye and Portugal at Football Stadium Dortmund on June 22, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Daniela Porcelli/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo: The performance, the pitch invaders and a moment of Portuguese purity]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5583739/2024/06/22/cristiano-ronaldo-portugal-turkey/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5583739/2024/06/22/cristiano-ronaldo-portugal-turkey/Sat, 22 Jun 2024 20:33:11 GMTRonaldo<![CDATA[Roberto Martinez concerned for player safety after Portugal pitch invasions]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5583813/2024/06/22/portugal-cristiano-ronaldo-pitch-invaders/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5583813/2024/06/22/portugal-cristiano-ronaldo-pitch-invaders/Sat, 22 Jun 2024 19:04:32 GMTA pitch invader approaches Portugal&#039;s forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo to try and take a selfie photograph during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group F football match between Turkey and Portugal at the BVB Stadion in Dortmund on June 22, 2024. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP) (Photo by INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Turkey 0 Portugal 3: Win secures top spot, a calamitous own goal and pitch invaders target Ronaldo]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5580934/2024/06/22/turkey-portugal-ronaldo-analysis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5580934/2024/06/22/turkey-portugal-ronaldo-analysis/Sat, 22 Jun 2024 17:53:28 GMTDORTMUND, GERMANY - JUNE 22: Bernardo Silva of Portugal celebrates scoring his team&#039;s first goal with teammate Joao Cancelo during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Turkiye and Portugal at Football Stadium Dortmund on June 22, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Portugal's Rafael Leao suspended at Euro 2024 after two yellow cards for diving]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5583609/2024/06/22/rafael-leao-dive-yellow-cards/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5583609/2024/06/22/rafael-leao-dive-yellow-cards/Sat, 22 Jun 2024 17:22:47 GMT22 June 2024, North Rhine-Westphalia, Dortmund: Soccer: UEFA Euro 2024, European Championship, Turkey - Portugal, preliminary round, Group F, matchday 2, Dortmund stadium, Portugal&#039;s Rafael Leao reacts after receiving a yellow card. Photo: Bernd Thissen/dpa (Photo by Bernd Thissen/picture alliance via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Who is Felix Zwayer? The Euro 2024 referee who was banned for match-fixing]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5572240/2024/06/22/felix-zwayer-who-euro-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5572240/2024/06/22/felix-zwayer-who-euro-2024/Sat, 22 Jun 2024 11:00:01 GMTHAMBURG, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 29: Referee Felix Zwayer gestures during the Second Bundesliga match between Hamburger SV and Fortuna Düsseldorf at Volksparkstadion on September 29, 2023 in Hamburg, Germany. (Photo by Cathrin Mueller/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Managing Cristiano Ronaldo: The talent, the work ethic and the ego]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5571056/2024/06/22/cristiano-ronaldo-portugal-euros/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5571056/2024/06/22/cristiano-ronaldo-portugal-euros/Sat, 22 Jun 2024 04:10:47 GMT<![CDATA[Why pitches have been so bad at Euro 2024: NFL games and repeated re-lays]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5581870/2024/06/22/euro-2024-bad-pitches/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5581870/2024/06/22/euro-2024-bad-pitches/Sat, 22 Jun 2024 04:10:41 GMT20 June 2024, Hesse, Frankfurt/Main: Soccer: European Championship, Denmark - England, Preliminary Round, Group C, Matchday 2, Frankfurt Arena, England&#039;s Bukayo Sako dribbles with the ball on the battered pitch. Photo: Arne Dedert/dpa (Photo by Arne Dedert/picture alliance via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Arda Guler doubtful for Turkey's Euro 2024 clash against Portugal]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5582149/2024/06/21/arda-guler-turkey-injury-euro-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5582149/2024/06/21/arda-guler-turkey-injury-euro-2024/Fri, 21 Jun 2024 20:16:45 GMT<![CDATA[Celebrating Own Goal, Euro 2024's leading goalscorer]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5576064/2024/06/20/best-own-goals-euro-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5576064/2024/06/20/best-own-goals-euro-2024/Thu, 20 Jun 2024 04:10:51 GMT<![CDATA[Euro 2024 state of play: Tables, schedule and what you may have missed]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5575373/2024/06/19/euro-2024-state-of-play/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5575373/2024/06/19/euro-2024-state-of-play/Wed, 19 Jun 2024 18:39:16 GMTEngland&#039;s goalkeeper #01 Jordan Pickford reacts after conceding his teamm&#039;s first goal as Denmark&#039;s forward #09 Rasmus Hojlund (R) celebrates during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group C football match between Denmark and England at the Frankfurt Arena in Frankfurt am Main on June 20, 2024. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP) (Photo by KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Roberto Martinez's crazy ideas machine has made Portugal fun but flawed]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5572078/2024/06/19/portugal-roberto-martinez-euro-2024-tactics/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5572078/2024/06/19/portugal-roberto-martinez-euro-2024-tactics/Wed, 19 Jun 2024 05:43:34 GMTLEIPZIG, GERMANY - JUNE 18: Roberto Martinez, Head Coach of Portugal, looks on prior to the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Portugal and Czechia at Football Stadium Leipzig on June 18, 2024 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)<![CDATA[What are Euro 2024 yellow card suspension rules? Which players are at risk?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5572073/2024/06/18/euro-2024-yellow-cards-ban-suspensions/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5572073/2024/06/18/euro-2024-yellow-cards-ban-suspensions/Wed, 19 Jun 2024 03:00:37 GMTTOPSHOT - Romanian referee Istvan Kovacs shows a yellow card during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group F football match between the Czech Republic and Turkey at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg on June 26, 2024. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP) (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Euro 2024 day five: Portugal just about up and running as Cristiano Ronaldo roadshow continues]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5572601/2024/06/18/euro-2024-day-five-portugal-ronaldo/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5572601/2024/06/18/euro-2024-day-five-portugal-ronaldo/Tue, 18 Jun 2024 21:40:00 GMTLEIPZIG, GERMANY - JUNE 18: Francisco Conceicao of Portugal celebrates scoring his team&#039;s second goal with teammate Bruno Fernandes during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Portugal and Czechia at Football Stadium Leipzig on June 18, 2024 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Portugal 2 Czech Republic 1: Dramatic late winner boosts Cristiano Ronaldo and Co]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5568280/2024/06/18/portugal-czech-republic-euro-2024-cristiano-ronaldo-result-analysis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5568280/2024/06/18/portugal-czech-republic-euro-2024-cristiano-ronaldo-result-analysis/Tue, 18 Jun 2024 21:02:56 GMTLEIPZIG, GERMANY - JUNE 18: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal celebrates the victory during the EURO match between Portugal v Czech Republic at the Red Bull Arena on June 18, 2024 in Leipzig Germany (Photo by Eric Verhoeven/Soccrates/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal Euro 2024 squad 'on merit' - Roberto Martinez]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5570511/2024/06/17/cristiano-ronaldo-portugal-euro-2024-martinez/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5570511/2024/06/17/cristiano-ronaldo-portugal-euro-2024-martinez/Mon, 17 Jun 2024 16:49:01 GMTGUETERSLOH, GERMANY - JUNE 14: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal stretches with teammates during the Portugal Public Training Session at Heidewaldstadion on June 14, 2024 in Guetersloh, Germany. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi: Breaking down their career international goal records]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5509289/2024/06/16/ronaldo-messi-international-goals-records/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5509289/2024/06/16/ronaldo-messi-international-goals-records/Sun, 16 Jun 2024 04:15:31 GMT<![CDATA[Euro 2024: The Athletic's quick guide to teams, groups, kits, fixtures, predictions]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5564008/2024/06/14/euro-2024-complete-guide/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5564008/2024/06/14/euro-2024-complete-guide/Fri, 14 Jun 2024 12:31:17 GMTThis photo taken on May 13, 2024 shows the trophy for the UEFA Euro 2024 European Football Championship in display inside the Allianz Arena that will be called Munich Football Arena during the UEFA Euro 2024 European Football Championships in Munich, southern Germany. The UEFA EURO 2024 European Football Championship will take place from June 14 to July 14 in ten stadiums around Germany including Munich Football Arena. (Photo by ALEXANDRA BEIER / AFP) (Photo by ALEXANDRA BEIER/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo at Euro 2024: What should we expect from Portugal's go-to man?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5551068/2024/06/13/cristiano-ronaldo-portugal-euro2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5551068/2024/06/13/cristiano-ronaldo-portugal-euro2024/Thu, 13 Jun 2024 04:10:48 GMTLISBON, PORTUGAL - JUNE 8: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal during the International Friendly match between Portugal v Croatia at the Estadio de Honra on June 8, 2024 in Lisbon Portugal (Photo by Eric Verhoeven/Soccrates/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Euro 2024: How are England, France, Germany, Spain and the other favourites shaping up?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5555673/2024/06/13/euro-2024-favourites-form/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5555673/2024/06/13/euro-2024-favourites-form/Thu, 13 Jun 2024 04:08:34 GMT<![CDATA[Euro 2024 predictions: Best player, dark horses, biggest disappointment? Our writers' picks]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5555685/2024/06/13/euro-2024-writer-predictions/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5555685/2024/06/13/euro-2024-writer-predictions/Thu, 13 Jun 2024 04:05:52 GMT<![CDATA[The Euro 2024 city guide: The stadiums, the landmarks and the best watering holes]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5555766/2024/06/13/euro-2024-host-cities-championship/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5555766/2024/06/13/euro-2024-host-cities-championship/Thu, 13 Jun 2024 04:04:36 GMTEuro 2024, Germany, cities<![CDATA[Wolves confirm signing of Rodrigo Gomes from Braga on five-year contract]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5558948/2024/06/12/rodrigo-gomes-wolves-transfer-news/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5558948/2024/06/12/rodrigo-gomes-wolves-transfer-news/Wed, 12 Jun 2024 17:00:56 GMT<![CDATA[VAR decisions to be explained on-screen at Euro 2024 stadiums]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5558806/2024/06/12/euro-2024-var-decisions/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5558806/2024/06/12/euro-2024-var-decisions/Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:43:25 GMT<![CDATA[Euro 2024 Group F guide: Portugal's attacking variety, Turkey's full-backs and Georgia's switches]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5539543/2024/06/11/euro-2024-group-f-tactics-portugal-turkey-czech-georgia/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5539543/2024/06/11/euro-2024-group-f-tactics-portugal-turkey-czech-georgia/Tue, 11 Jun 2024 04:07:20 GMT<![CDATA[Ranking all the managers at Euro 2024: Which of them was the best player?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5483991/2024/06/11/euro-2024-managers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5483991/2024/06/11/euro-2024-managers/Tue, 11 Jun 2024 04:06:46 GMT<![CDATA[Euro 2024 squads: All 26-man selections from the 24 competing nations]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5548181/2024/06/08/euro-2024-squads-rosters-players/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5548181/2024/06/08/euro-2024-squads-rosters-players/Sat, 08 Jun 2024 11:12:36 GMTNUREMBERG, GERMANY - JUNE 03: Germany players pose for a team photograph prior to the international friendly match between Germany and Ukraine at Max-Morlock-Stadion on June 03, 2024 in Nuremberg, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Portugal Euro 2024 squad guide: The complete package, if the balance is right]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5526774/2024/06/08/portugal-euro-2024-squad-guide/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5526774/2024/06/08/portugal-euro-2024-squad-guide/Sat, 08 Jun 2024 04:10:04 GMT<![CDATA[The 10 best European Championship teams of all time (well, kind of…)]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5515669/2024/06/05/best-european-championship-team-ever/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5515669/2024/06/05/best-european-championship-team-ever/Wed, 05 Jun 2024 04:10:56 GMT<![CDATA[Sergio Conceicao leaves Porto after winning Portuguese Cup]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5522123/2024/06/04/sergio-conceicao-leaves-porto/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5522123/2024/06/04/sergio-conceicao-leaves-porto/Tue, 04 Jun 2024 09:52:22 GMTLISBON, PORTUGAL - 2024/05/26: Sergio Conceicao (FC Porto) seen during the Taca de Portugal 2024 final game between FC Porto and Sporting CP (2:1) at Estadio Nacional Jamor. Final score; FC Porto 2:1 Sporting CP. (Photo by Maciej Rogowski/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Ranking the best and worst Euro 2024 away kits: Tintin, interlocking triangles and a Chelsea training kit]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5531662/2024/06/04/euro-away-kits-rankings-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5531662/2024/06/04/euro-away-kits-rankings-2024/Tue, 04 Jun 2024 04:11:55 GMT<![CDATA[Ranking the greatest Euros goals of all time: Van Basten, Schick and… Robson-Kanu]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5521909/2024/05/29/greatest-euros-goals-ranked/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5521909/2024/05/29/greatest-euros-goals-ranked/Wed, 29 May 2024 04:10:34 GMT<![CDATA[Diogo Dalot on becoming vital for Manchester United: 'Erik showed me that I could do it']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5512171/2024/05/23/diogo-dalot-fa-cup-final/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5512171/2024/05/23/diogo-dalot-fa-cup-final/Thu, 23 May 2024 16:00:58 GMTDalot<![CDATA[Diogo Dalot driven by 'underdog' status ahead of Manchester United's FA Cup final against Manchester City]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5514971/2024/05/23/diogo-dalot-man-utd-fa-cup-final/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5514971/2024/05/23/diogo-dalot-man-utd-fa-cup-final/Thu, 23 May 2024 15:59:44 GMT<![CDATA[Portugal’s Euro 2024 squad: Pedro Neto one of nine Premier League players included, Matheus Nunes left out]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5509185/2024/05/21/portugal-euro-2024-squad/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5509185/2024/05/21/portugal-euro-2024-squad/Tue, 21 May 2024 12:28:41 GMTLJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA - MARCH 25: Coach Roberto Martinez of Portugal during the press conference during the Portugal training and Press Conference at the Stadium Stozice on March 25, 2024 in Ljubljana Slovenia (Photo by Damjan Zibert/Soccrates/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Bruno Fernandes expected to stay at Manchester United after meeting over future]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5491980/2024/05/14/bruno-fernandes-manchester-united-transfer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5491980/2024/05/14/bruno-fernandes-manchester-united-transfer/Tue, 14 May 2024 16:40:40 GMTMANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 24: Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United celebrates scoring a goal to make the score 3-2 during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Sheffield United at Old Trafford on April 24, 2024 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)<![CDATA[How Portugal won Euro 2016: Cristiano Ronaldo, plenty of draws, and an unlikely hero]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5481518/2024/05/12/how-portugal-won-euro-2016/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5481518/2024/05/12/how-portugal-won-euro-2016/Sun, 12 May 2024 04:12:54 GMT<![CDATA[Nottingham Forest bolster recruitment team with Pedro Ferreira appointment from Benfica]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5482663/2024/05/09/pedro-ferreira-nottingham-forest/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5482663/2024/05/09/pedro-ferreira-nottingham-forest/Thu, 09 May 2024 17:05:45 GMTNOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 28: A general view of the corner flag ahead of the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Nottingham Forest and Manchester United at City Ground on February 28, 2024 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Ruben Amorim is one of Europe's most coveted tactical thinkers - this is why]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5423654/2024/05/06/ruben-amorim-is-one-of-europes-most-coveted-tactical-thinkers-this-is-why/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5423654/2024/05/06/ruben-amorim-is-one-of-europes-most-coveted-tactical-thinkers-this-is-why/Mon, 06 May 2024 11:30:32 GMTBERGAMO, ITALY - NOVEMBER 30: Ruben Amorim, Head Coach of Sporting CP, looks on prior to the UEFA Europa League match between Atalanta BC and Sporting CP at Gewiss Stadium on November 30, 2023 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Matheus Nunes is not another Kalvin Phillips - but he needs to step up next season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5463516/2024/05/03/matheus-nunes-manchester-city/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5463516/2024/05/03/matheus-nunes-manchester-city/Fri, 03 May 2024 04:18:06 GMTJEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - DECEMBER 19: Nunes Matheus of Manchester City FC looks on during the FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023 Semi Final match between Urawa Reds and Manchester City FC at King Abdullah Sports City on December 19, 2023 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Ruben Amorim apologises to Sporting Lisbon following West Ham talks: 'It was a mistake']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5452316/2024/04/27/ruben-amorim-west-ham-talks/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5452316/2024/04/27/ruben-amorim-west-ham-talks/Sat, 27 Apr 2024 12:15:09 GMTLISBON, PORTUGAL - APRIL 21: Ruben Amorim of Sporting CP reacts during the Liga Portugal Betclic match between Sporting CP and Vitoria Guimaraes at Estadio Jose Alvalade on April 21, 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal. 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(Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Bruno Fernandes leaves Portugal squad, set for Manchester United return after international break]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5361924/2024/03/22/bruno-fernandes-manchester-united-portugal/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5361924/2024/03/22/bruno-fernandes-manchester-united-portugal/Fri, 22 Mar 2024 15:47:35 GMTGUIMARAES, PORTUGAL - MARCH 21: Bruno Fernandes of Portugal gestures during the international friendly match between Portugal and Sweden on March 21, 2024 in Guimaraes, Portugal. 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(Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Erik ten Hag defends Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes, calls criticism 'pathetic']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5306470/2024/02/28/erik-ten-hag-bruno-fernandes-manchester-united/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5306470/2024/02/28/erik-ten-hag-bruno-fernandes-manchester-united/Wed, 28 Feb 2024 23:13:26 GMTNOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 28: Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United reacts after a missed opportunity during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Nottingham Forest and Manchester United at City Ground on February 28, 2024 in Nottingham, England. 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ANP MAURICE VAN STONE (Photo by ANP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Messi-Ronaldo rivalry takes new shape with MLS and Saudi league]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5244430/2024/02/01/messi-cristiano-ronaldo-mls-saudi/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5244430/2024/02/01/messi-cristiano-ronaldo-mls-saudi/Thu, 01 Feb 2024 17:25:56 GMTMONACO, MONACO - AUGUST 29: Cristiano Ronaldo of Juventus and Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona react during the UEFA Champions League Draw, part of the UEFA European Club Football Season Kick-Off 2019/2020 at Salle des Princes, Grimaldi Forum on August 29, 2019 in Monaco, Monaco. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo injury rules him out of friendly against Lionel Messi's Inter Miami]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5240959/2024/01/31/cristiano-ronaldo-injury-lionel-messi-inter-miami/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5240959/2024/01/31/cristiano-ronaldo-injury-lionel-messi-inter-miami/Wed, 31 Jan 2024 18:38:06 GMTBURAYDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - DECEMBER 30: Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr looks on prior to the Saudi Pro League match between Al-Taawoun and Al-Nassr at King Abdullah Sport City Stadium on December 30, 2023 in Buraydah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Joao Felix's Barcelona loan is not going to plan - so what happens now?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5224027/2024/01/24/barcelona-joao-felix-atletico-xavi-la-liga/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5224027/2024/01/24/barcelona-joao-felix-atletico-xavi-la-liga/Wed, 24 Jan 2024 13:22:36 GMTSEVILLA, SPAIN - JANUARY 21: Joao Felix of FC Barcelona celebrates 2-3 during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Betis Sevilla v FC Barcelona at the Benito Villamarin Stadium on January 21, 2024 in Sevilla Spain (Photo by Eric Verhoeven/Soccrates/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo: 'Saudi league is better than Ligue 1']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5214268/2024/01/19/cristiano-ronaldo-saudi-league-france/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5214268/2024/01/19/cristiano-ronaldo-saudi-league-france/Fri, 19 Jan 2024 17:11:58 GMT<![CDATA[Paulo Fonseca interview: 'This type of game is not for weak players']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5176454/2024/01/06/paulo-fonseca-interview-lille-ligue-1/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5176454/2024/01/06/paulo-fonseca-interview-lille-ligue-1/Sat, 06 Jan 2024 05:05:13 GMTLILLE, FRANCE - MAY 20: Coach of Lille OSC Paulo Fonseca celebrates the victory following the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match between Lille OSC (LOSC) and Olympique de Marseille (OM) at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on May 20, 2023 in Villeneuve d&#039;Ascq near Lille, France. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)<![CDATA[One year of Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5165657/2023/12/30/cristiano-ronaldo-saudi-one-year-in/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5165657/2023/12/30/cristiano-ronaldo-saudi-one-year-in/Sat, 30 Dec 2023 05:14:44 GMTTOPSHOT - Nassr&#039;s Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring his team&#039;s first goal during the 2023 Arab Club Champions Cup semi-final football match between Saudi Arabia&#039;s Al-Nassr and Iraq&#039;s Al-Shorta at Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Stadium in Abha on August 9, 2023. (Photo by Abdullah Mahdi / AFP) (Photo by ABDULLAH MAHDI/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[How Chelsea allowed Tino Livramento to slip through the net]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5110614/2023/12/05/livramento-chelsea-newcastle-southampton/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5110614/2023/12/05/livramento-chelsea-newcastle-southampton/Tue, 05 Dec 2023 12:00:16 GMT<![CDATA[Inside the Euro 2024 draw: Sex noises, 'nice' Southgate and a Swiss model]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5108923/2023/12/04/euro-2024-draw-sex-noise-southgate/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5108923/2023/12/04/euro-2024-draw-sex-noise-southgate/Mon, 04 Dec 2023 05:11:28 GMT<![CDATA[Alisson to miss next few Liverpool games with injury; Jota out 'a little bit longer']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5092727/2023/11/29/alisson-jota-injury-liverpool/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5092727/2023/11/29/alisson-jota-injury-liverpool/Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:24:02 GMT<![CDATA[When is the Euro 2024 group-stage draw? Date, teams, pots and format explained]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5085385/2023/11/24/euro-2024-draw-when-time-pots/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5085385/2023/11/24/euro-2024-draw-when-time-pots/Fri, 24 Nov 2023 05:05:55 GMTEuro 2024 draw explainer pic<![CDATA[Inter Miami deny involvement in Saudi Arabia plans for Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo friendly]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5080693/2023/11/21/messi-ronaldo-inter-miami-al-nassr-saudi/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5080693/2023/11/21/messi-ronaldo-inter-miami-al-nassr-saudi/Tue, 21 Nov 2023 17:21:32 GMT<![CDATA[Derby Days, Lisbon: Benfica vs Sporting]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5063635/2023/11/15/derby-days-lisbon-benfica-sporting/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5063635/2023/11/15/derby-days-lisbon-benfica-sporting/Wed, 15 Nov 2023 05:10:33 GMT<![CDATA[How they carved SC Braga's stadium into a granite hillside]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4950514/2023/10/24/braga-stadium-granite-real-madrid/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4950514/2023/10/24/braga-stadium-granite-real-madrid/Tue, 24 Oct 2023 04:12:47 GMTBraga stadium - built into granite<![CDATA[Why 2030 World Cup is split across six countries - and all roads lead to Saudi Arabia 2034]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4930889/2023/10/04/world-cup-2030-hosts-saudi-arabia-analysis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4930889/2023/10/04/world-cup-2030-hosts-saudi-arabia-analysis/Wed, 04 Oct 2023 22:48:49 GMTAL KHOR, QATAR - DECEMBER 14: Pyrotechnics explode around a giant FIFA World Cup trophy prior to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 semi final match between France and Morocco at Al Bayt Stadium on December 14, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)<![CDATA[World Cup 2030: Morocco, Spain and Portugal to host with opening three games in South America]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4929110/2023/10/04/world-cup-2030-hosts-morocco-spain-portugal/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4929110/2023/10/04/world-cup-2030-hosts-morocco-spain-portugal/Wed, 04 Oct 2023 14:41:36 GMTMOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 15: FIFA World Cup trophy is seen ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia final match between France and Croatia at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia on July 15, 2018. (Photo by Sebnem Coskun/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Pedro Neto's great start to the season is a reminder of why Wolves signed him]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4885122/2023/09/22/pedro-neto-wolves-premier-league/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4885122/2023/09/22/pedro-neto-wolves-premier-league/Fri, 22 Sep 2023 04:19:15 GMT<![CDATA[2030 World Cup state of play: Prospective hosts, collapsed bids and key dates]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4862247/2023/09/15/2030-world-cup-hosts-bids-dates/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4862247/2023/09/15/2030-world-cup-hosts-bids-dates/Fri, 15 Sep 2023 04:05:52 GMTTOPSHOT - Uruguay&#039;s Luis Suarez (L) and Argentina&#039;s Lionel Messi pose for pictures as they promote their countries&#039; joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup, before the start of their 2018 World Cup qualifier football match in Montevideo, on August 31, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Pablo PORCIUNCULA BRUNE (Photo credit should read PABLO PORCIUNCULA BRUNE/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Matheus Nunes and Manchester City are a perfect match under Pep Guardiola]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4818664/2023/08/30/matheus-nunes-manchester-city-scouting-profile/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4818664/2023/08/30/matheus-nunes-manchester-city-scouting-profile/Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:26:18 GMTWOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 19: Matheus Nunes of Wolverhampton Wanderers looks on during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brighton &amp;amp; Hove Albion at Molineux on August 19, 2023 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Jack Thomas - WWFC/)<![CDATA[Antonio Silva: The 'old-school' Benfica teenager who took on Bonucci]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4755089/2023/08/08/50-to-watch-antonio-silva/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4755089/2023/08/08/50-to-watch-antonio-silva/Tue, 08 Aug 2023 04:05:42 GMT<![CDATA[PSG agree deal to sign Benfica striker Goncalo Ramos]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4753675/2023/08/06/goncalo-ramos-psg-benfica-transfer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4753675/2023/08/06/goncalo-ramos-psg-benfica-transfer/Sun, 06 Aug 2023 19:28:53 GMT<![CDATA[USWNT vs. Portugal odds, expert picks, kickoff time: U.S. women finish group play with possible elimination]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4734800/2023/07/31/uswnt-portugal-odds-picks-world-cup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4734800/2023/07/31/uswnt-portugal-odds-picks-world-cup/Mon, 31 Jul 2023 14:58:52 GMTWELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 27: Rose Lavelle #16 of the United States strikes the ball during the second half against the Netherlands during the FIFA Women&#039;s World Cup Australia &amp;amp; New Zealand 2023 Group E match at Wellington Regional Stadium on July 27, 2023 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Robin Alam/USSF/Getty Images )<![CDATA[Bruno Fernandes was always the outstanding candidate to be Man Utd's new captain]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4707068/2023/07/21/bruno-fernandes-manchester-united-captain-2/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4707068/2023/07/21/bruno-fernandes-manchester-united-captain-2/Fri, 21 Jul 2023 04:14:35 GMTLONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 3: Manchester United&#039;s Bruno Fernandes speaks to Manchester United&#039;s Alejandro Garnacho after losing the Emirates FA Cup Final match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on June 3, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Women's World Cup predictions: Winner, Golden Boot – and which big team will disappoint?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4667183/2023/07/19/predictions-womens-world-cup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4667183/2023/07/19/predictions-womens-world-cup/Wed, 19 Jul 2023 04:13:42 GMT<![CDATA[Forget Messi and Miami - Cristiano Ronaldo is still the star attraction in Portugal]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4698423/2023/07/18/cristiano-ronaldo-saudi-pro-league-portugal/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4698423/2023/07/18/cristiano-ronaldo-saudi-pro-league-portugal/Tue, 18 Jul 2023 08:04:30 GMTFARO, PORTUGAL - JULY 17: Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr looks on during a pre-season friendly match between Celta Vigo and Al Nassr at Estadio Algarve on July 17, 2023 in Faro, Portugal. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)<![CDATA[West Ham have £45m Joao Palhinha rejected by Fulham]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4696275/2023/07/17/joao-palhinha-transfer-west-ham-fulham/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4696275/2023/07/17/joao-palhinha-transfer-west-ham-fulham/Mon, 17 Jul 2023 13:51:13 GMTLONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 28: Joao Palhinha of Fulham celebrates after scoring the team&#039;s first goal during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Fulham and Leeds United at Craven Cottage on February 28, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)<![CDATA[The Radar - The Athletic’s 2023 Women's World Cup scouting guide]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4680830/2023/07/17/womens-world-cup-2023-the-radar/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4680830/2023/07/17/womens-world-cup-2023-the-radar/Mon, 17 Jul 2023 04:15:55 GMT<![CDATA[Diogo Costa: The Casillas-endorsed goalkeeper who makes laser-guided deliveries]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4680127/2023/07/14/diogo-costa-50-to-watch/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4680127/2023/07/14/diogo-costa-50-to-watch/Fri, 14 Jul 2023 04:05:24 GMT<![CDATA[Women's World Cup 2023: Guide to Group E]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4662660/2023/07/12/guide-group-e-womens-world-cup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4662660/2023/07/12/guide-group-e-womens-world-cup/Wed, 12 Jul 2023 04:14:06 GMT<![CDATA[Brobbey, Nusa, Moukoko and more: Picking 21 rising stars for the U21 Euros]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4621590/2023/06/20/u21-euros-player-analysis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4621590/2023/06/20/u21-euros-player-analysis/Tue, 20 Jun 2023 04:10:12 GMT<![CDATA[Ruben Neves completes Al Hilal medical ahead of €55million move]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4620076/2023/06/18/ruben-neves-al-hilal-wolves-transfer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4620076/2023/06/18/ruben-neves-al-hilal-wolves-transfer/Sun, 18 Jun 2023 13:13:59 GMT<![CDATA[Al Nassr in talks to sign William Carvalho and Hakim Ziyech]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4618811/2023/06/17/al-nassr-william-carvalho-hakim-ziyech-transfer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4618811/2023/06/17/al-nassr-william-carvalho-hakim-ziyech-transfer/Sat, 17 Jun 2023 16:33:09 GMT<![CDATA[Diogo Dalot signs new Manchester United contract until 2028]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4567532/2023/05/31/diogo-dalot-manchester-united-contract/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4567532/2023/05/31/diogo-dalot-manchester-united-contract/Wed, 31 May 2023 14:29:32 GMTMANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 31: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Diogo Dalot of Manchester United poses with Manager Erik ten Hag after signing a new contract with the club at Carrington Training Groundon May 31, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Stefano Pioli praises Rafael Leao following AC Milan reaching Champions League semi-finals]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4427670/2023/04/19/pioli-leao-ac-milan-champions-league/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4427670/2023/04/19/pioli-leao-ac-milan-champions-league/Wed, 19 Apr 2023 06:52:02 GMT<![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr: 'Messi' taunts and a Saudi legacy in the balance]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4420034/2023/04/18/ronaldo-al-nassr-messi-saudi/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4420034/2023/04/18/ronaldo-al-nassr-messi-saudi/Tue, 18 Apr 2023 04:10:11 GMTRonaldo<![CDATA[Manchester City's Ruben Dias got in the way - there is beauty to what he does]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4402873/2023/04/12/manchester-city-ruben-dias-bayern-munich/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4402873/2023/04/12/manchester-city-ruben-dias-bayern-munich/Wed, 12 Apr 2023 06:16:41 GMTRUBEN-DIAS-<![CDATA[Benfica and some very justified Champions League hype]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4394200/2023/04/11/benfica-inter-roger-schmidt/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4394200/2023/04/11/benfica-inter-roger-schmidt/Tue, 11 Apr 2023 04:08:35 GMTManchester United<![CDATA[Andre Gomes: 'I love Everton. The club. The fans. The workers. I’m very attached to them']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4386543/2023/04/07/andre-gomes-everton-lille/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4386543/2023/04/07/andre-gomes-everton-lille/Fri, 07 Apr 2023 04:20:18 GMTMURCIA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 10: Andre Gomes of Lille looks on after the friendly match between Real Valladolid and Lille at Pinatar Arena on December 10, 2022 in Murcia, Spain. (Photo by Silvestre Szpylma/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)<![CDATA[The Business of Football: Real Madrid net £116m from Champions League win]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4385689/2023/04/06/champions-league-uefa-real-madrid/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4385689/2023/04/06/champions-league-uefa-real-madrid/Thu, 06 Apr 2023 04:12:38 GMT<![CDATA[Goncalo Guedes' Wolves career seems to be over – what comes next?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4339917/2023/03/24/goncalo-guedes-wolves-benfica/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4339917/2023/03/24/goncalo-guedes-wolves-benfica/Fri, 24 Mar 2023 05:28:39 GMTGONCALO-GUEDES-WOLVES<![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed another world record - but when do Portugal move on?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4341274/2023/03/23/cristiano-ronaldo-197-cap-record/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4341274/2023/03/23/cristiano-ronaldo-197-cap-record/Thu, 23 Mar 2023 22:48:13 GMTLISBON, PORTUGAL - MARCH 23: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal celebrates after scoring his team&#039;s third goal during the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying round group J match between Portugal and Liechtenstein at Estadio Jose Alvalade on March 23, 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo becomes world's most capped men's international footballer]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4340563/2023/03/23/cristiano-ronaldo-international-record-caps/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4340563/2023/03/23/cristiano-ronaldo-international-record-caps/Thu, 23 Mar 2023 19:50:06 GMTLISBON, PORTUGAL - MARCH 23: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal celebrates after scoring their sides first goal during the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying round group J match between Portugal and Liechtenstein at Estadio Jose Alvalade on March 23, 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo 'better man' after 'bad phase' at Manchester United]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4339122/2023/03/23/cristiano-ronaldo-man-utd-portugal-record/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4339122/2023/03/23/cristiano-ronaldo-man-utd-portugal-record/Thu, 23 Mar 2023 09:25:49 GMTPortugals forward Cristiano Ronaldo attends a training session at Cidade do Futebol training camp in Oeiras, outskirts of Lisbon, on March 20, 2023, ahead of their UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier football match against Liechtenstein and Luxembourg. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP) (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[England have been blessed with goalscoring centre-forwards for 40 years. Has anyone else?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4334852/2023/03/23/england-centre-forwards-kane-shearer-lineker-rooney-owen/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4334852/2023/03/23/england-centre-forwards-kane-shearer-lineker-rooney-owen/Thu, 23 Mar 2023 05:11:36 GMT<![CDATA[How Rafael Leao harnesses chaos to create footballing beauty at AC Milan]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4319334/2023/03/18/rafael-leao-milan-chaos/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4319334/2023/03/18/rafael-leao-milan-chaos/Sat, 18 Mar 2023 05:13:46 GMTMILAN, ITALY - MARCH 13: Rafael Leao of AC Milan in action during the Serie A match between AC MIlan and Salernitana at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on March 13, 2023 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Stefano Guidi/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo named in Roberto Martinez's first Portugal squad]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4319280/2023/03/17/cristiano-ronaldo-portugal-martinez-squad/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4319280/2023/03/17/cristiano-ronaldo-portugal-martinez-squad/Fri, 17 Mar 2023 12:40:35 GMTLUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 06: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal applauds the fans after the team&#039;s victory during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Portugal and Switzerland at Lusail Stadium on December 06, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Joao Felix: Should Chelsea sign him permanently?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4315824/2023/03/17/joao-felix-chelsea-atletico-madrid-sign-permanently/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4315824/2023/03/17/joao-felix-chelsea-atletico-madrid-sign-permanently/Fri, 17 Mar 2023 05:26:02 GMTLONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Joao Felix of Chelsea celebrates after scoring the team&#039;s first goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Chelsea FC at London Stadium on February 11, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo to be included in Portugal squad for upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4313043/2023/03/15/cristiano-ronaldo-portugal-euro-2024-qualifiers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4313043/2023/03/15/cristiano-ronaldo-portugal-euro-2024-qualifiers/Wed, 15 Mar 2023 18:08:21 GMT<![CDATA[Morocco join up with Spain and Portugal in bid to host 2030 World Cup]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4308672/2023/03/14/morocco-spain-portugal-2030-world-cup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4308672/2023/03/14/morocco-spain-portugal-2030-world-cup/Tue, 14 Mar 2023 17:10:32 GMT2030 World Cup<![CDATA[2026 World Cup group stage: What FIFA's latest changes mean]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4307237/2023/03/14/world-cup-2026-group-stage-change/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4307237/2023/03/14/world-cup-2026-group-stage-change/Tue, 14 Mar 2023 15:22:11 GMTAL DAAYEN - Lionel Messi of Argentina kisses the world cup trophy, FIFA World Cup Trophy during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Al Daayen, Qatar. AP | Dutch Height | MAURICE OF STONE (Photo by ANP via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Joao Cancelo trained poorly — but heart-to-heart brought 'joy' back, says Bayern boss Julian Nagelsmann]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4295273/2023/03/10/joao-cancelo-bayern-munich-julian-nagelsmann/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4295273/2023/03/10/joao-cancelo-bayern-munich-julian-nagelsmann/Fri, 10 Mar 2023 14:43:19 GMTJoao Cancelo<![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr concede top spot to Al Ittihad as Lionel Messi taunts heard]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4294852/2023/03/10/cristiano-ronaldo-al-nassr-title-race/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4294852/2023/03/10/cristiano-ronaldo-al-nassr-title-race/Fri, 10 Mar 2023 11:44:36 GMTCristiano Ronaldo, Al Nassr<![CDATA[Fabio Vieira: Arsenal's 'reguila']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4283886/2023/03/09/fabio-vieira-arsenal-sporting/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4283886/2023/03/09/fabio-vieira-arsenal-sporting/Thu, 09 Mar 2023 12:00:45 GMTFabio Vieira Arsenal reguila<![CDATA[William Carvalho, forever on the brink of a Premier League move]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4287082/2023/03/09/william-carvalho-betis-arsenal-united/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4287082/2023/03/09/william-carvalho-betis-arsenal-united/Thu, 09 Mar 2023 05:11:31 GMTSEVILLA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 18: William Carvalho of Real Betis looks on during the spanish league, La Liga Santander, football match played between Real Betis and Real Valladolid at Benito Villamarin stadium on February 18, 2023, in Sevilla, Spain. (Photo By Joaquin Corchero/Europa Press via Getty Images)<![CDATA[USWNT's World Cup group complete after Portugal qualify in play-off]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4240773/2023/02/22/uswnt-world-cup-group-e-portugal/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4240773/2023/02/22/uswnt-world-cup-group-e-portugal/Wed, 22 Feb 2023 13:52:32 GMTHAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 22: Portugal celebrate victory and qualification for the 2023 FIFA Women&#039;s World Cup during the 2023 FIFA World Cup Play Off Tournament match between Portugal and Cameroon at Waikato Stadium on February 22, 2023 in Hamilton, New Zealand. (Photo by Joe Allison - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Can Chelsea help Joao Felix kick-start a career that promised so much?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4177208/2023/02/10/can-chelsea-give-joao-felix-the-platform-to-kick-start-a-career-that-promised-so-much/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4177208/2023/02/10/can-chelsea-give-joao-felix-the-platform-to-kick-start-a-career-that-promised-so-much/Fri, 10 Feb 2023 16:30:34 GMTLONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 12: Joao Felix of Chelsea warms up prior to the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Chelsea FC at Craven Cottage on January 12, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Lee - Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Joao Cancelo's Manchester City exit explained by Sam Lee and Pol Ballus]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4143819/2023/01/31/joao-cancelo-exit-explained/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4143819/2023/01/31/joao-cancelo-exit-explained/Tue, 31 Jan 2023 21:08:52 GMTMUNICH, GERMANY - JANUARY 31: Joao Cancelo of FC Bayern Muenchen at the official press conference on January 31, 2023 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by S. Mellar/FC Bayern via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo's life in Saudi: Private shopping, luxury hotels, Messi taunts]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4135258/2023/01/30/cristiano-ronaldo-al-nassr-saudi-arabia/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4135258/2023/01/30/cristiano-ronaldo-al-nassr-saudi-arabia/Mon, 30 Jan 2023 05:05:37 GMTRIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 26: Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr reacts during the Saudi Pro League semi-final match between Al Ittihad and Al Nassr at King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on January 26, 2023. (Photo by Mohammed Saad/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Fernando Santos appointed Poland head coach]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4120836/2023/01/24/fernando-santos-poland/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4120836/2023/01/24/fernando-santos-poland/Tue, 24 Jan 2023 13:08:54 GMTDOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 10: Fernando Santos, Head Coach of Portugal reacts during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final match between Morocco/Spain and Portugal/Switzerland at Al Thumama Stadium on December 10, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)<![CDATA[What Joao Felix offers Chelsea: Analysing his style, strengths and areas to improve]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4073648/2023/01/12/joao-felix-chelsea-loan-tactics-style-analysis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4073648/2023/01/12/joao-felix-chelsea-loan-tactics-style-analysis/Thu, 12 Jan 2023 05:15:29 GMT<![CDATA[My game in my words. By João Félix]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3110796/2023/01/11/joao-felix-chelsea-atletico-madrid-my-game-my-words/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3110796/2023/01/11/joao-felix-chelsea-atletico-madrid-my-game-my-words/Wed, 11 Jan 2023 12:40:48 GMT<![CDATA[Inside Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr: Rejection, revenge and soft power]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4077544/2023/01/11/cristiano-ronaldo-saudi-arabia-al-nassr/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4077544/2023/01/11/cristiano-ronaldo-saudi-arabia-al-nassr/Wed, 11 Jan 2023 05:15:53 GMT<![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo contract has no World Cup bid commitments — Al Nassr]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4078778/2023/01/10/cristiano-ronaldo-contract-al-nassr/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4078778/2023/01/10/cristiano-ronaldo-contract-al-nassr/Tue, 10 Jan 2023 23:14:06 GMTRIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 03: Cristiano Ronaldo attends a press conference during the official unveiling of Cristiano Ronaldo as an Al Nassr player at Mrsool Park Stadium on January 3, 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Roberto Martinez appointed as new Portugal head coach]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4071537/2023/01/09/roberto-martinez-portugal-appointment/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4071537/2023/01/09/roberto-martinez-portugal-appointment/Mon, 09 Jan 2023 12:26:06 GMTRoberto Martinez, Belgium<![CDATA[Why Bruno Fernandes frequently plays on the right wing for Manchester United]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4045574/2023/01/09/bruno-fernandes-right-wing/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4045574/2023/01/09/bruno-fernandes-right-wing/Mon, 09 Jan 2023 05:25:31 GMTLONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on October 22, 2022 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Roberto Martinez reaches verbal agreement to become Portugal head coach]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4066354/2023/01/07/roberto-martinez-portugal-head-coach/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4066354/2023/01/07/roberto-martinez-portugal-head-coach/Sat, 07 Jan 2023 13:24:09 GMTRoberto Martinez, Belgium<![CDATA[Messi, Ronaldo and the post-World Cup pursuit of commercial supremacy]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4063742/2023/01/07/messi-ronaldo-brand-world-cup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4063742/2023/01/07/messi-ronaldo-brand-world-cup/Sat, 07 Jan 2023 05:15:35 GMTLUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 18: Lionel Messi of Argentina kisses the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Winner&#039;s Trophy after winning the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Gustavo Pagano/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo's Saudi salary is staggering. But was this really the best he could do?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4046916/2022/12/31/cristiano-ronaldo-saudi-al-nassr/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4046916/2022/12/31/cristiano-ronaldo-saudi-al-nassr/Sat, 31 Dec 2022 08:43:28 GMTDOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 10: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal looks on during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final match between Morocco/Spain and Portugal/Switzerland at Al Thumama Stadium on December 10, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo joins Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4004737/2022/12/30/cristiano-ronaldo-al-nassr/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4004737/2022/12/30/cristiano-ronaldo-al-nassr/Fri, 30 Dec 2022 21:17:59 GMTLUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 06: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal applauds the fans after the team&#039;s victory during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Portugal and Switzerland at Lusail Stadium on December 06, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Bruno Fernandes on being one of Manchester United's leaders]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4028233/2022/12/23/bruno-fernandes-manchester-united-leadership/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4028233/2022/12/23/bruno-fernandes-manchester-united-leadership/Fri, 23 Dec 2022 05:28:21 GMTBruno Fernandes, Manchester United<![CDATA[Every post-World Cup player retirement and managerial exit: Hazard bows out as Benzema posts cryptic message]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4014360/2022/12/19/every-world-cup-retirement-exit/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4014360/2022/12/19/every-world-cup-retirement-exit/Mon, 19 Dec 2022 11:35:02 GMTDOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 01: Eden Hazard of Belgium applauds the fans after their sides&#039; elimination from the tournament during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group F match between Croatia and Belgium at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on December 01, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)<![CDATA[World Cup 2022 top goalscorers: Mbappe pips Messi to Golden Boot in unbelievable final]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3982841/2022/12/18/world-cup-goal-leaderboard-scorers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3982841/2022/12/18/world-cup-goal-leaderboard-scorers/Sun, 18 Dec 2022 18:10:49 GMTLUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 18: Kylian Mbappe of France walks past the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Winner&#039;s Trophy as he is awarded the adidas Golden Boots award during the award ceremony following the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Why is it called a nutmeg? Explaining the origin of some of football's popular skill moves]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3971568/2022/12/18/nutmeg-soccer-football-skills/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3971568/2022/12/18/nutmeg-soccer-football-skills/Sun, 18 Dec 2022 16:14:19 GMTDOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 26: Kylian Mbappe of France controls the ball against Rasmus Kristensen of Denmark during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group D match between France and Denmark at Stadium 974 on November 26, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)<![CDATA[World Cup 2022 prize money: Argentina earn $42m with victory over France]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3979151/2022/12/17/world-cup-prize-money-payouts/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3979151/2022/12/17/world-cup-prize-money-payouts/Sat, 17 Dec 2022 15:58:39 GMT<![CDATA[World Cup celebrations explained: From Mbappe's NBA effort to Hakimi's 'waddle']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4000683/2022/12/16/world-cup-celebrations-explained/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4000683/2022/12/16/world-cup-celebrations-explained/Fri, 16 Dec 2022 05:02:09 GMTWorld Cup celebrations explained<![CDATA[Fernando Santos leaves role as Portugal manager after World Cup exit]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4005379/2022/12/15/fernando-santos-portugal-manager-exit/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4005379/2022/12/15/fernando-santos-portugal-manager-exit/Thu, 15 Dec 2022 20:43:17 GMT1448159639<![CDATA[Ornstein: The transfer deals that have been the talk of the World Cup]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3991075/2022/12/12/ornstein-world-cup-transfer-targets/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3991075/2022/12/12/ornstein-world-cup-transfer-targets/Mon, 12 Dec 2022 07:45:34 GMT<![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo: My Portugal dedication didn't change, I'd never turn back on my country]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3990811/2022/12/11/cristiano-ronaldo-portugal/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3990811/2022/12/11/cristiano-ronaldo-portugal/Sun, 11 Dec 2022 15:18:03 GMT<![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo. Yesterday's man]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3989187/2022/12/10/cristiano-ronaldo-yesterdays-man/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3989187/2022/12/10/cristiano-ronaldo-yesterdays-man/Sat, 10 Dec 2022 21:44:11 GMTDOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 10: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal looks dejected after their sides&#039; elimination from the tournament during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final match between Morocco and Portugal at Al Thumama Stadium on December 10, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo World Cup record analysed after bowing out with no knockout goals]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3988806/2022/12/10/cristiano-ronaldo-world-cup-record/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3988806/2022/12/10/cristiano-ronaldo-world-cup-record/Sat, 10 Dec 2022 18:17:17 GMTDOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 10: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal walks off the pitch after the team&#039;s defeat during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final match between Morocco and Portugal at Al Thumama Stadium on December 10, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Pepe says ‘something very weird’ in referee display vs Morocco as Bruno Fernandes also hits out]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3988825/2022/12/10/pepe-referee-morocco/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3988825/2022/12/10/pepe-referee-morocco/Sat, 10 Dec 2022 17:44:56 GMT<![CDATA[Morocco 1-0 Portugal: En-Nesyri's leap, Africa in the semi-finals, Ronaldo says goodbye]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3988723/2022/12/10/morocco-portugal-world-cup-result/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3988723/2022/12/10/morocco-portugal-world-cup-result/Sat, 10 Dec 2022 17:10:12 GMTDOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 10: Youssef En-Nesyri of Morocco celebrates scoring the first goal with his team-mate Azzedine Ounahi during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final match between Morocco and Portugal at Al Thumama Stadium on December 10, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Youssef Loulidi/Fantasista/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Morocco vs Portugal result: Youssef En-Nesyri's header sends side to World Cup semi-final]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3988577/2022/12/10/morocco-vs-portugal-result/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3988577/2022/12/10/morocco-vs-portugal-result/Sat, 10 Dec 2022 16:56:33 GMT<![CDATA[Portugal name Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench for Morocco quarter-final as Goncalo Ramos keeps place]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3988320/2022/12/10/cristiano-ronaldo-portugal-team-news-2/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3988320/2022/12/10/cristiano-ronaldo-portugal-team-news-2/Sat, 10 Dec 2022 13:58:26 GMTLUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 06: Fernando Santos, head coach of Portugal talking Cristiano Ronaldo during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Portugal and Switzerland at Lusail Stadium on December 6, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Richard Sellers/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo - what happens now?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3985338/2022/12/10/cristiano-ronaldo-contract-new-club/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3985338/2022/12/10/cristiano-ronaldo-contract-new-club/Sat, 10 Dec 2022 05:10:28 GMT<![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo asked Fernando Santos if he 'really' thought it was 'good idea' to drop him]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3985441/2022/12/09/cristiano-ronaldo-fernando-santos-2/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3985441/2022/12/09/cristiano-ronaldo-fernando-santos-2/Fri, 09 Dec 2022 11:53:12 GMTLUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 06: Fernando Santos, head coach of Portugal talking Cristiano Ronaldo during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Portugal and Switzerland at Lusail Stadium on December 6, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Richard Sellers/Getty Images)<![CDATA[The value of 'finishers' - which World Cup quarter-finalists have the best bench?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3982178/2022/12/09/world-cup-best-squad-bench/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3982178/2022/12/09/world-cup-best-squad-bench/Fri, 09 Dec 2022 05:05:26 GMTAL KHOR, QATAR - DECEMBER 04: Marcus Rashford chats to team mate Jack Grealish on the bench during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between England and Senegal at Al Bayt Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by Alex Pantling - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)<![CDATA[The Ultimate World Cup penalty guide: Takers, savers and success rates]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3978749/2022/12/09/world-cup-penalty-saves-success/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3978749/2022/12/09/world-cup-penalty-saves-success/Fri, 09 Dec 2022 05:02:55 GMTCroatia, penalty<![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo hits back at 'outside forces' as Portugal's Otavio says: 'He gives us strength']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3982519/2022/12/08/cristiano-ronaldo-portugal-world-cup-otavio/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3982519/2022/12/08/cristiano-ronaldo-portugal-world-cup-otavio/Thu, 08 Dec 2022 14:16:11 GMT<![CDATA[Morocco vs Portugal preview: How to stream, start time, predictions and latest news ahead of World Cup quarter-final]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3982117/2022/12/08/morocco-portugal-stream-tv-channel-predictions-start-time/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3982117/2022/12/08/morocco-portugal-stream-tv-channel-predictions-start-time/Thu, 08 Dec 2022 12:44:54 GMT<![CDATA[Portugal deny Cristiano Ronaldo walk-out threat at World Cup after star benched against Switzerland]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3982185/2022/12/08/portugal-cristiano-ronaldo-world-cup-reports/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3982185/2022/12/08/portugal-cristiano-ronaldo-world-cup-reports/Thu, 08 Dec 2022 11:19:56 GMTcristiano ronaldo<![CDATA[2022 World Cup Quarterfinal rankings: Using expected goals to rank the remaining eight teams]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3980583/2022/12/08/world-cup-quarterfinal-goals-rankings/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3980583/2022/12/08/world-cup-quarterfinal-goals-rankings/Thu, 08 Dec 2022 11:00:38 GMTDOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 04: Kylian Mbappe #10 of France celebrates after scoring the team&#039;s third goal in the second half against Poland during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between France and Poland at Al Thumama Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Portugal - Cristiano Ronaldo + Goncalo Ramos = Freedom]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3978302/2022/12/08/portugal-cristiano-ronaldo-goncalo-ramos-freedom/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3978302/2022/12/08/portugal-cristiano-ronaldo-goncalo-ramos-freedom/Thu, 08 Dec 2022 05:11:29 GMTLUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 06: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal reacts during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Portugal and Switzerland at Lusail Stadium on December 06, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Etsuo Hara/Getty Images)<![CDATA[The World Cup of tiredness: Who is running fast or slow, playing most and resting least?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3976270/2022/12/08/world-cup-players-tired/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3976270/2022/12/08/world-cup-players-tired/Thu, 08 Dec 2022 05:10:30 GMT<![CDATA[Erik ten Hag on Cristiano Ronaldo's Manchester United exit: 'He’s gone and it’s the past']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3978322/2022/12/07/erik-ten-hag-cristiano-ronaldo-2/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3978322/2022/12/07/erik-ten-hag-cristiano-ronaldo-2/Wed, 07 Dec 2022 10:59:28 GMTErik ten Hag Cristiano Ronaldo<![CDATA[Atletico Madrid CEO confirms club may look into Joao Felix transfer]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3978306/2022/12/07/atletico-madrid-joao-felix-transfer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3978306/2022/12/07/atletico-madrid-joao-felix-transfer/Wed, 07 Dec 2022 10:36:36 GMTDOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 24: Joao Felix #11 of Portugal celebrates after scoring his team&#039;s second goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group H match between Portugal and Ghana at Stadium 974 on November 24, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Wu Zhizhao/VCG via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Goncalo Ramos and Cristiano Ronaldo, the beginning and the end]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3977042/2022/12/06/goncalo-ramos-cristiano-ronaldo-portugal-world-cup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3977042/2022/12/06/goncalo-ramos-cristiano-ronaldo-portugal-world-cup/Wed, 07 Dec 2022 01:18:14 GMT<![CDATA[Switzerland manager Murat Yakin says sickness bug disrupted Portugal preparations]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3976809/2022/12/06/switzerland-sickness-world-cup-portugal/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3976809/2022/12/06/switzerland-sickness-world-cup-portugal/Tue, 06 Dec 2022 23:05:05 GMT<![CDATA[Portugal coach Santos after benching Ronaldo — ‘There is no problem with our captain’]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3976413/2022/12/06/ronaldo-bench-reaction-portugal/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3976413/2022/12/06/ronaldo-bench-reaction-portugal/Tue, 06 Dec 2022 21:56:09 GMT<![CDATA[Why Cristiano Ronaldo was dropped by Portugal - and what’s next for him at the World Cup]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3976477/2022/12/06/ronaldo-portugal-benched-world-cup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3976477/2022/12/06/ronaldo-portugal-benched-world-cup/Tue, 06 Dec 2022 21:39:21 GMT<![CDATA[2022 World Cup expert picks, odds for Portugal vs. Morocco quarterfinal]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3976095/2022/12/06/predictions-picks-morocco-portugal/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3976095/2022/12/06/predictions-picks-morocco-portugal/Tue, 06 Dec 2022 21:24:05 GMTAL RAYYAN, QATAR - DECEMBER 06: Hakim Ziyech and Achraf Hakimi of Morocco celebrate after the team&#039;s victory during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Morocco and Spain at Education City Stadium on December 06, 2022 in Al Rayyan, Qatar. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Portugal 6-1 Switzerland: Ramos hits hat-trick as Santos' side shine without Ronaldo]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3976058/2022/12/06/portugal-ramos-switzerland-world-cup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3976058/2022/12/06/portugal-ramos-switzerland-world-cup/Tue, 06 Dec 2022 21:01:43 GMTLUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 06: Goncalo Ramos of Portugal celebrates after scoring the team&#039;s fifth goal and their hat trick during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Portugal and Switzerland at Lusail Stadium on December 06, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Portugal vs Switzerland: Goncalo Ramos scores stunning hat-trick after replacing benched Cristiano Ronaldo]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3975576/2022/12/06/portugal-switzerland-result/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3975576/2022/12/06/portugal-switzerland-result/Tue, 06 Dec 2022 20:57:02 GMTPortugal, Goncalo Ramos<![CDATA[Who is Goncalo Ramos — the man who replaced Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal’s World Cup line-up]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3976061/2022/12/06/goncalo-ramos-cristiano-ronaldo-portugal/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3976061/2022/12/06/goncalo-ramos-cristiano-ronaldo-portugal/Tue, 06 Dec 2022 19:39:25 GMTGoncalo Ramos, Portugal<![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo dropped from Portugal's lineup for World Cup clash with Switzerland]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3975683/2022/12/06/cristiano-ronaldo-portugal-team-news/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3975683/2022/12/06/cristiano-ronaldo-portugal-team-news/Tue, 06 Dec 2022 17:35:53 GMTDOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 05: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal looks on during the Portugal Training Sesion on match day -1 at Al Shahaniya SC training site on December 05, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Ronaldo v Messi - the absurd timeline of how they have driven each other to break records]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3972161/2022/12/06/ronaldo-messi-world-cup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3972161/2022/12/06/ronaldo-messi-world-cup/Tue, 06 Dec 2022 05:14:30 GMT<![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo: 25 World Cup free kicks, one goal - is it someone else's turn?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3956327/2022/12/06/ronaldo-portugal-free-kicks/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3956327/2022/12/06/ronaldo-portugal-free-kicks/Tue, 06 Dec 2022 05:06:46 GMTLUSAIL CITY, QATAR - NOVEMBER 28: Cristiano Ronaldo (C) of Portugal shoots a free kick during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group H match between Portugal and Uruguay at Lusail Stadium on November 28, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Markus Gilliar - GES Sportfoto/Getty Images)<![CDATA[2022 World Cup expert picks, odds for Portugal vs. Switzerland in Round of 16]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3972265/2022/12/05/predictions-picks-portugal-vs-switzerland/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3972265/2022/12/05/predictions-picks-portugal-vs-switzerland/Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:00:57 GMTAL RAYYAN, QATAR - DECEMBER 02: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal controls the ball during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group H match between Korea Republic and Portugal at Education City Stadium on December 02, 2022 in Al Rayyan, Qatar. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Portugal vs Switzerland preview: How to stream, start time, predictions and latest news ahead of World Cup last-16 tie]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3970996/2022/12/05/portugal-switzerland-stream-tv-channel-predictions-start-time/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3970996/2022/12/05/portugal-switzerland-stream-tv-channel-predictions-start-time/Mon, 05 Dec 2022 16:15:52 GMT<![CDATA[Which records have been broken at the 2022 World Cup and which could still fall?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3970548/2022/12/05/records-broken-2022-world-cup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3970548/2022/12/05/records-broken-2022-world-cup/Mon, 05 Dec 2022 14:33:57 GMTDOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 24: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal celebrates after scoring their team&#039;s first goal via a penalty during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group H match between Portugal and Ghana at Stadium 974 on November 24, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Portugal's Santos 'really did not like' Cristiano Ronaldo's reaction to substitution]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3970788/2022/12/05/cristiano-ronaldo-fernando-santos/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3970788/2022/12/05/cristiano-ronaldo-fernando-santos/Mon, 05 Dec 2022 13:04:59 GMTAL RAYYAN, QATAR - DECEMBER 02: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal reacts with Fernando Santos, Head Coach of Portugal, as he is substituted during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group H match between Korea Republic and Portugal at Education City Stadium on December 02, 2022 in Al Rayyan, Qatar. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo: I told South Korea player to shut up]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3964124/2022/12/03/cristiano-ronaldo-shut-up/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3964124/2022/12/03/cristiano-ronaldo-shut-up/Sat, 03 Dec 2022 09:58:51 GMTAL RAYYAN, QATAR - DECEMBER 02: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal holds the Protect Children captain&#039;s armband as he prepares to be substituted during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group H match between Korea Republic and Portugal at Education City Stadium on December 02, 2022 in Al Rayyan, Qatar. (Photo by Mohamed Farag/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo needs to up his game. The question is - can he?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3961727/2022/12/03/cristiano-ronaldo-portugal-world-cup-2/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3961727/2022/12/03/cristiano-ronaldo-portugal-world-cup-2/Sat, 03 Dec 2022 05:07:35 GMTAL RAYYAN, QATAR - DECEMBER 02: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal looks dejected during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group H match between Korea Republic and Portugal at Education City Stadium on December 2, 2022 in Al Rayyan, Qatar. (Photo by Manuel Reino Berengui/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)<![CDATA[World Cup round of 16: Why you should watch each match]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3960899/2022/12/02/world-cup-round-of-16-why-you-should-watch-each-match/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3960899/2022/12/02/world-cup-round-of-16-why-you-should-watch-each-match/Fri, 02 Dec 2022 21:30:03 GMTDOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 01: Christian Pulisic of United States speaks during the United States Press Conference at Al Gharafa Stadium on December 01, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)<![CDATA[South Korea 2-1 Portugal: More drama, misfiring Ronaldo and timing can be everything]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3961683/2022/12/02/south-korea-portugal-result-world-cup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3961683/2022/12/02/south-korea-portugal-result-world-cup/Fri, 02 Dec 2022 17:19:19 GMTAL RAYYAN, QATAR - DECEMBER 02: Heechan Hwang of Korea Republic celebrates with teammates after scoring the team&#039;s second goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group H match between Korea Republic and Portugal at Education City Stadium on December 02, 2022 in Al Rayyan, Qatar. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)<![CDATA[South Korea vs Portugal result: Dramatic injury-time Hwang Hee-chan winner sends his nation to last 16]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3961470/2022/12/02/south-korea-portugal-result-world-cup-2/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3961470/2022/12/02/south-korea-portugal-result-world-cup-2/Fri, 02 Dec 2022 17:08:59 GMT<![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo to Saudi Arabia? 'I would love for him to come' - Odion Ighalo]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3956877/2022/12/02/odion-ighalo-cristiano-ronaldo/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3956877/2022/12/02/odion-ighalo-cristiano-ronaldo/Fri, 02 Dec 2022 16:00:07 GMT<![CDATA[Inside Bernardo Silva's football brain: what he does, why he does it - and how]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3907344/2022/12/02/bernardo-silva-football-brain/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3907344/2022/12/02/bernardo-silva-football-brain/Fri, 02 Dec 2022 12:00:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reinvigorated Bruno Fernandes no longer looks like Portugal's spare part]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3951918/2022/12/02/portugal-bruno-fernandes/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3951918/2022/12/02/portugal-bruno-fernandes/Fri, 02 Dec 2022 05:05:53 GMTLUSAIL CITY, QATAR - NOVEMBER 28: Bruno Fernandes of Portugal celebrates the 2-0 victory in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group H match between Portugal and Uruguay at Lusail Stadium on November 28, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Sarah Stier - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)<![CDATA[World Cup last 16: When, where and who's playing who in knockout stage]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3948433/2022/12/01/world-cup-last-16-when-where-who/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3948433/2022/12/01/world-cup-last-16-when-where-who/Thu, 01 Dec 2022 21:00:22 GMTDOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 21: Timothy Weah of United States celebrates with teammates after scoring their team&#039;s first goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between USA and Wales at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on November 21, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)<![CDATA[2022 World Cup expert picks, odds for Portugal-South Korea, Ghana-Uruguay in Group H]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3839366/2022/12/01/world-cup-picks-odds-portugal-south-korea-ghana-uruguay/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3839366/2022/12/01/world-cup-picks-odds-portugal-south-korea-ghana-uruguay/Thu, 01 Dec 2022 20:55:05 GMTLUSAIL CITY, QATAR - NOVEMBER 28: Luis Suarez of Uruguay reacts during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group H match between Portugal and Uruguay at Lusail Stadium on November 28, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. 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