Tag: Portugal
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Portugal Opens Door for Ronaldo’s Return in November
By George Omagbemi LISBON — October 11, 2026. The president of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), Pedro Proença, has expressed confidence that Cristiano Ronaldo will return to Portugal’s national team in November, despite disciplinary proceedings against the veteran forward. “The Federation, the coach, all the teammates are aligned: we want Cristiano back,” Proença said, adding…
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Portugal Legend Sets Condition For Ronaldo Farewell
By Opeyemi Adelakun Portugal legend António Simões has said Cristiano Ronaldo will receive a memorable farewell from the national team if he learns to place the collective ahead of himself. Simões was speaking after Ronaldo issued a statement on Tuesday explaining the controversy and circumstances surrounding his exit from Portugal’s national team camp. The former…
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Portugal Bans Women From Wearing Full-Face Coverings in Public, Violators Face €3,000 Fine
By Gloria Drealomalicha Portugal has introduced a new law banning the wearing of face coverings intended to conceal a person’s identity in public places, a measure critics say could disproportionately affect Muslim women who wear the burka or niqab. Under the new legislation, commonly referred to as the “burka law”, people found covering their faces…