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Ronaldo’s break with Portugal is sad, fitting, and long overdue

The star’s rift with Jorge Jesus is an unfortunate affair. But the forward has been holding his national team back for years

The Guardian - US · 8h ago

The Massive Job Jose Mourinho ‘Rejected’ for Real Madrid—and Why He Might Regret It

The Portuguese boss was already in talks with another team before Los Blancos made their approach.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 29

Why Cristiano Ronaldo Was Left on the Bench for Portugal vs. Norway

Broken promises, unexpected changes and the threat of a talking to have all emerged in the aftermath of Ronaldo’s unexpected absence.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 28

Exit strategies: how and why 27% of World Cup coaches have left their jobs

Thirteen coaches have been sacked or walked away from their national teams – here’s a full rundown

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10

What Life After Cristiano Ronaldo Could Look Like for Portugal

Portugal hasn’t been to a World Cup without Ronaldo since 2002.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 8

'You've Killed Us': Chris Sutton Blasts Cristiano Ronaldo's 'Granddad' Performance as Portugal Crashes Out of World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup ended in heartbreak as Portugal lost to Spain. Criticism of Ronaldo's performance and Martínez's tactics reignited debate over Portugal's reliance on the veteran star.

International Business Times UK · Jul 7

The Cristiano Ronaldo World Cup Circus Is Over—Thank God for Portugal’s Sake

Roberto Martínez’s fatal error of the last three-and-a-half years comes back to bite a talented Portugal team in the ultimate way.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 7

Portugal Manager Quits Role After Disappointing World Cup Exit

Roberto Martínez confirmed his departure after Portugal was beaten 1–0 by Spain in Dallas.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 7

‘I go with a clear conscience’: Cristiano Ronaldo confirms he has played his last World Cup game

Cristiano Ronaldo said Portugal’s 1-0 defeat by Spain was his last World Cup game, but that even at 41 he had not yet made a decision about his future

The Guardian - UK · Jul 6

How Two Substitutes Sent Spain Through and Ended Ronaldo's World Cup Story

Spain beats Portugal 1-0 in second-half stoppage time as Ronaldo's World Cup career ends; La Roja advance to face the USA or Belgium.

Latin Times · Jul 6