'Of course we are upset!': Tearful Ronaldo departs with World Cup dream in tatters
Cristiano Ronaldo left the World Cup in tears on Saturday, walking off down the tunnel with his dreams of winning the trophy in tatters.
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Morocco stun Portugal to become first ever African World Cup semi-finalists
Morocco became the first African nation to reach the World Cup semi-finals as Youssef En-Nesyri's first-half goal sealed a tense 1-0 victory over Portugal on Saturday at Al Thumama Stadium.
World Cup 2022: What to Expect on Day 21
The second semi-final will be decided by day's end as four teams become two on the other side of the draw for this year’s World Cup in Qatar.
Neymar's World Cup dream slips away again, maybe for the final time
DOHA: Yet another World Cup has ended in tears for Neymar, with football's most expensive player hinting he may not pull on the Brazil shirt again following a painful defeat to Croatia.
Ronaldo, Portugal look to end Morocco’s World Cup run
DOHA: These really are pinch-yourself times for Morocco: A first-ever spot in the quarterfinals of a World Cup — the first to take place in the Arab world, no less — and now a meeting with Portugal and their superstar striker, Cristiano Ronaldo. Well, maybe. Because Ronaldo has again managed to steal the spotlight in his inimitable way, even bumping Morocco’s historic run to the last eight off the top of the agenda before Saturday’s narrative-laden match.
Fernando Santos reveals 'frank conversation' with benched Cristiano Ronaldo
Portugal coach Fernando Santos revealed he had a "frank conversation" with Cristiano Ronaldo to explain why he was dropping him, but insisted the veteran forward did not threaten to leave the World Cup.
Portugal deny Ronaldo reported World Cup walkout threat
Portugal’s forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo sits on the bench during the Qatar 2022 World Cup round of 16 football match between Portugal and Switzerland at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on December 6, 2022. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP)
Ronaldo a bystander as Portugal find magic touch at World Cup
Portugal’s forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after his team won the Qatar 2022 World Cup round of 16 football match between Portugal and Switzerland at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on December 6, 2022. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP)