Portugal striker Gonçalo Ramos has surged to prominence with national-team contributions and high-profile club moves, shaping a defining moment in his career.
Portugal, the UEFA Nations League title holders, are visiting Oslo to meet Norway on matchday two. Ronaldo has been benched again as Jorge Jesus manages minutes in an expanded international window, with Ramos, Felix and Ramos stepping up in attack. Norway’s Haaland and Odegaard are expected to test Portugal, while a confident Portugal look to build on an opening win.
Portugal has beaten Croatia 2-1 after Gonçalo Ramos scored a stoppage-time header to win the last-32 tie. Cristiano Ronaldo has converted a penalty — his first World Cup knockout goal — after Ivan Perišić had opened the scoring. Croatia thought they had equalised late, but VAR used ball-sensor "snicko" data to rule the goal out for offside.
Portugal defeats Croatia 2-1 in a dramatic World Cup clash, with Gonçalo Ramos' stoppage-time header sealing progress to the last 16 as VAR denies a late Croatian equaliser and Cristiano Ronaldo features in what could be his World Cup swan song.
Spain's World Cup-winner Ferran Torres has joined Paris Saint-Germain on a deal through 2031 for about €50m. He arrives after a standout Barcelona season and a World Cup final winner; PSG aim to strengthen under coach Luis Enrique as they pursue further titles.
Manchester United have lost 4-2 to AC Milan in a pre-season friendly in Wroclaw, with Rashford, Mainoo and Martinez making returns. Carrick faces decisions on squad selection and transfer plans as the season nears.
Portugal’s coach has named a 25-man squad for the Nations League, with Ronaldo set to appear as he weighs his international future. New manager Jesus has replaced Martinez and is guiding Portugal into a busy schedule this September and October.
Portugal’s Ronaldo has not trained with the national team amid ongoing questions over his role. Coach Jesus says there has been no incident and Ronaldo may still feature if needed; the squad has prepared for a Nations League clash in Denmark.