Portugal

"People should stop fighting who's the best... We have a lifetime opportunity of seeing two GOAT's at the same time." This Portugal fan tells @Nicocantor1 why we need to appreciate BOTH Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi 🐐

Gianni Infantino has said FIFA will examine expanding the World Cup by a further 16 nations to a 64-team tournament ahead of its next edition in 2030. The 2030 tournament will be spread across six nations and three continents: Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay are scheduled to host one match apiece at the start of the competition, with the remaining games split between Morocco, Portugal and Spain. More from @Millar_Colin 🔗

We do not yet know whether Cristiano Ronaldo will continue his Portugal career. Does Jorge Jesus being appointed head coach help or hinder the all-time record goalscorer and appearance maker in international football? The fact Jesus managed and had success with Ronaldo at Al Nassr does not necessarily guarantee a prosperous relationship at international level. Jesus was keen to point out at his unveiling, for example, that he effectively ended Neymar’s time at Al Hilal in 2025, implying that no matter how big the name, he’ll do what’s best for the team. On the other hand, he also said this: “As long as (Ronaldo is) playing and is in a condition to be selected, I will pick him, within certain limits and under the conditions that I consider best for the national team.” ✍️ @TimSpiers 🔗

Only twice has a substitute scored a winning goal for Spain in a World Cup knockout game... The first was Mikel Merino against Portugal, and the second was Mikel Merino against Belgium 😮

Mikel Merino’s 88th-minute winner sends Spain through to the World Cup Semi-final 🇪🇸 The @Arsenal midfielder also scored a stoppage time winner in their Round of 16 victory against Portugal 👏

Mikel Merino comes up trumps for Spain late on again. Pau Cubarsi's long-range effort was spilled by Senne Lammens — Merino was first to the loose ball to put his country in front. The Arsenal midfielder makes the difference just two minutes after coming off the bench — he only needed six minutes against Portugal on Monday.

Two goals at the very end. Portugal first, Belgium then. Again Mikel Merino. 🍿🇪🇸

91st minute vs. Portugal 88th minute vs. Belgium “Merino” is actually Spanish for “Clutch”.

It's 10 years since a Cristiano Ronaldo-less Portugal stunned France and won Euro 2016 🇵🇹 When the nation needed a hero, up stepped Eder 🏆

🚨🇵🇹 OFFICIAL: Jorge Jesus, new Portugal head coach to lead project until June 2030. Agreement signed for the head coach who won the Saudi Pro League with Cristiano Ronaldo last season. Leading Portugal into Nations League, Euro 2028, World Cup 2030.

Jorge Jesus has been appointed Portugal head coach following the exit of Roberto Martinez. The managerial career of 71-year-old Jesus has spanned 36 years and has included two spells at Benfica alongside stints at Sporting CP, Flamengo and Fenerbahce, before each of the last three seasons being spent in the Saudi Pro League. More from @Millar_Colin 🔗

Michael Edwards has stepped down as Fenway Sports Group’s CEO of football. When Edwards, who worked as Liverpool’s sporting director between 2016 and 2022, agreed to return to the fold to oversee the post-Jurgen Klopp era two years ago, he made it clear that FSG’s commitment to embarking on a multi-club model had been crucial in convincing him to accept the newly created role of CEO of football. However, despite leading an extensive search, with analysis conducted on around 25 clubs across Europe with a strong focus on Spain, Portugal and France, no proposal got the green light from the FSG board. 📝 @JamesPearceLFC 🔗