Portugal's Francisco Conceição: No obligation to pass to Ronaldo - ESPN
Portugal's Francisco Conceição on Sunday rejected suggestions that the team feels compelled to constantly look for Cristiano Ronaldo on the pitch at this 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Portugal seek sharper edge against Uzbekistan after blunt World Cup start
June 21 : Portugal had plenty of the ball in their World Cup opener but little bite and Roberto Martinez's side return to Houston on Tuesday needing a sharper attacking display against Uzbekistan after a frustrating 1-1 draw with Democratic Republic of Congo.
Colombia seek second World Cup win as DR Congo eye another upset
June 21 : Colombia will look to build on a winning start to their World Cup campaign when they face DR Congo on Tuesday, with Nestor Lorenzo's side wary of an opponent who frustrated Portugal in their opener.
Portugal's Conceicao eyes different World Cup story than father's 2002 exit
MIAMI, June 21 : Francisco Conceicao hopes to rewrite family history when Portugal face World Cup debutants Uzbekistan in their second group game on Tuesday, 24 years after his father Sergio's tournament ended in group-stage disappointment.
Dalot hits back at Portugal critics, defends Ronaldo
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida, June 20 : Portugal defender Diogo Dalot delivered a defiant riposte to critics on Saturday, claiming there were people actively rooting against his country's World Cup campaign following their stuttering start in Group K.
Portugal tuning out 'noise' as Ronaldo criticism mounts at World Cup, says Dias
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida, June 19 : The Portugal squad are shutting out criticism of the team and captain Cristiano Ronaldo following an underwhelming draw in their World Cup opener against Democratic Republic of Congo, defender Ruben Dias said on Friday.
Portugal held to 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their World Cup opener
HOUSTON, June 17 : Portugal and their talisman Cristiano Ronaldo were left frustrated after Democratic Republic of Congo fought back to earn a 1-1 draw on Wednesday in the African nation's return to the World Cup stage after 52 years.
A look at how World Cup stars young and old are faring after first week
NEW YORK: Cape Verde’s 40-year-old goalkeeper has become a star at this World Cup, and a Senegal teenager scored in his tournament debut.