# Portugal

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# Preview

Ireland have nothing to lose as Ronaldo and Portugal arrive for a great Aviva occasion

Tonight, there will be a capacity crowd at an Irish game in Dublin for the first time in two years.

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Nov 11th 2021, 7:30 AM

# COYBIG

'There seems to be a growing level of confidence that the contract extension will be granted'

The latest episode of The Football Family podcast is a preview of Ireland’s clash with Portugal.

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Nov 10th 2021, 7:26 PM

# Blow

Andrew Omobamidele emerges as a doubt for Portugal qualifier

Jayson Molumby, meanwhile, has been ruled out.

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Nov 10th 2021, 5:44 PM

# Update

Portugal's Bernardo Silva to miss clash with Ireland

With six players at risk of missing their crucial final game with Serbia if they are booked against Ireland, manager Fernando Santos has hinted he may make changes.

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Nov 10th 2021, 3:30 PM

# With friends like these

Jason Knight aiming to make mark against Portugal after injury inflicted by his own manager

Knight is hoping to play against Portugal on Thursday night, having missed the game in Faro through an injury caused by Wayne Rooney.

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Nov 9th 2021, 6:15 AM

# Election

Portugal’s president calls a snap election for 30 January

Portugal’s head of state made the announcement in a televised address to the nation.

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Nov 5th 2021, 7:13 AM

# Golf

Harrington in tie for fourth in Portugal, Power and Lowry finish first rounds in Mexico

Italy’s Nino Bertasio opened up a four-shot lead in Portugal following a stunning round of 61.

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Nov 4th 2021, 7:27 PM

# ticket touting

FAI issue ticket tout warning for sold-out Portugal clash

Tickets have appeared online at three times their face value.

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Oct 26th 2021, 7:31 PM

# Full house

Tickets on sale for Ireland-Portugal from later this week, with Aviva Stadium at 100% capacity

The FAI released a statement this evening regarding the World Cup qualifier on 11 November.

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Oct 19th 2021, 8:34 PM

# Qualifiers

Hat-trick for Ronaldo as Portugal hammer Luxembourg and Serbia defeat Azerbaijan

A 5-0 win for Portugal tonight.

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Oct 12th 2021, 9:54 PM

# top of the table

Portugal still in control of Ireland's qualifying group after win over Azerbaijan

It finished 3-0 in Baku.

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Sep 7th 2021, 7:25 PM

# so near and yet so faro

Brilliant McGrath, Ireland's encouraging attack - 4 things we learned in Ireland's Portuguese heartbreak

One final look back at some details you may have missed from that night in Faro.

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Sep 3rd 2021, 6:10 AM

# Penalty hero

Gavin Bazunu determined to get over 'gut-wrenching' Portugal defeat

The teenage goalkeeper also talked through how he saved Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty in Faro.

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Sep 2nd 2021, 11:00 PM

# Reaction

Kenny left to rue Ronaldo brilliance and dubious refereeing decisions in Portugal defeat

The Irish manager couldn’t hide his frustrations at a number of decisions that went against his team.

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Sep 1st 2021, 11:21 PM

# so faro

Luck runs out but Kenny's side show the future can be bright

Ireland will need to recover quickly after a dramatic night on the Algarve.

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Sep 1st 2021, 10:15 PM

# cruel end

Late Ronaldo double makes history and breaks Irish hearts

Ronaldo scored two goals in the final six minutes to deny Ireland a famous win in Faro.

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Sep 1st 2021, 9:59 PM

# spot on

Egan's goal and Bazunu's penalty save give Ireland a brilliant start against Portugal

Bazunu denied the Portuguese star in the 15th minute.

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Sep 1st 2021, 8:25 PM

# Team news

McGrath makes first Irish start against star-studded Portugal, Shane Long misses out after positive Covid test

Cristiano Ronaldo leads an array of attacking stars for the home team.

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Sep 1st 2021, 6:34 PM

# COYBIG

The Football Family: Portugal v Ireland preview

Gavin Cooney and David Sneyd chat, from the Algarve, to Paul Dollery ahead of Ireland’s crucial World Cup qualifier against Portugal.

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Sep 1st 2021, 9:02 AM

# Preview

Kenny's Ireland hoping to be more than bit-part players on the night Ronaldo takes centre stage

Ireland face a daunting World Cup qualifier task against Portugal in Faro tonight.

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Sep 1st 2021, 7:00 AM

# Kenny's view

'Portugal have too much quality to sit back for 90 minutes, it’s not workable'

The Irish manager does not intend to park the bus against Ronaldo and company tomorrow night.

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Aug 31st 2021, 7:02 PM

# opposition view

Portugal manager Santos: 'We know the characteristics of these British teams'

The European Championship winning-coach has been giving his view ahead of tomorrow’s World Cup qualifier in Faro.

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Aug 31st 2021, 2:20 PM

# the life of Mickey Walsh

Recovering from illness, having hero status in Porto and teaching Liam Brady the Portuguese word for 'thief'

Former Porto and Ireland striker Mickey Walsh reflects on his life and times.

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Aug 28th 2021, 7:00 AM

# daunting

Ronaldo, Fernandes and Jota all included in Portugal squad to face Ireland

Fernando Santos has a host of attacking options for the World Cup qualifier next week.

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Aug 26th 2021, 12:20 PM

# Concern

Ronaldo leaves Juventus training with injury a week before Ireland clash

The Irish game offers Ronaldo his first opportunity to become the all-time record goalscorer in men’s international football.

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Aug 25th 2021, 6:56 PM

# So near yet so Faro

No Ireland fans permitted to attend next month's World Cup qualifier in Portugal

Fifa and Uefa has extended the ban on away supporters ahead of the September international window.

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Aug 11th 2021, 2:05 PM

# back of the net

Hazard on target as Belgium dump holders Portugal out of Euro 2020

Belgium will now face Italy in the quarter-final.

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Jun 27th 2021, 10:10 PM

# never write them off

Germany blow group of death wide open with thrilling victory over Portugal

The Germans came from behind to win the best game of the tournament thus far.

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Jun 19th 2021, 6:58 PM

# Setback

Portugal send for Dalot after Covid rules Cancelo out of Euro 2020

The departure of the Manchester City player is a big blow for one of the tournament favourites.

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Jun 13th 2021, 11:12 AM

# warm up complete

Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes score as Portugal breeze past Israel ahead of Euros

Joao Cancelo was also on target in the 4-0 win.

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Jun 9th 2021, 10:17 PM

# Bid To Host

Spain and Portugal launch official bid for 2030 World Cup, Italy cruise past Czechs

It finished in a scoreless draw between Spain and Portugal.

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Jun 4th 2021, 10:49 PM

# reigning champs

Uncapped Goncalves called up by holders Portugal in star-studded squad for Euro 2020

The reigning champions will be led by Cristiano Ronaldo.

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May 20th 2021, 9:53 PM

# Travel

Portugal to start allowing tourists from most European countries

Travellers from European Union countries with coronavirus rates below 500 cases per 100,000 residents can visit Portugal from Monday.

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May 15th 2021, 11:40 AM

# Late Changes

Uefa seeking clarity over fans before switching Champions League final to Portugal

It is understood the British government’s position regarding quarantine exemptions for sponsors, VIPs and broadcasters was a sticking point to hosting the game on 29 May.

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May 12th 2021, 5:31 PM