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After the missed chances: Jesus explains substituting Ronaldo

I needed a player with the energy to press like Ramos

Portugal v Spain: Round of 16 - FIFA World Cup 2026

Fernandes excels in wide role as Portugal beat Wales

Bruno Fernandes has expressed his full commitment to Jorge Jesus’ new tactical vision for Portugal following their hard-fought victory over Wales. The Manchester United captain found himself deployed in a hybrid wide position as the Selecao kicked off their latest UEFA Nations League campaign with a win.

Jesus explains decision to substitute Ronaldo in Portugal win

Cristiano Ronaldo endured a frustrating evening for Portugal after missing a massive chance during their narrow Nations League victory over Wales. Manager Jorge Jesus subsequently substituted the veteran forward in the second half, later explaining the tactical reasoning behind his ruthless decision.

State of emergency! Kompany acquaintance tells bizarre CR7 anecdote

Wales national coach Craig Bellamy revealed a surprising anecdote about Cristiano Ronaldo at Lisbon airport during a press conference ahead of the Nations League clash against Portugal.

Justified doubts? Ronaldo misses a gilt-edged chance from three metres

Cristiano Ronaldo was once again the centre of attention during the Nations League match between Portugal and Wales. CR7 missed a huge chance from point-blank range.

Portugal v Wales - UEFA Nations League 2026/27 Group A4 MD1

'It's never nice to lose' - Ampadu rues Wales loss against Portugal

Wales midfielder Ethan Ampadu admitted the squad were left frustrated after falling to a narrow 1-0 Nations League defeat against Portugal in Lisbon. Craig Bellamy's men battled determinedly throughout the contest but were undone by Joao Felix's deflected first-half strike, leaving the Leeds United star calling for higher standards going forward.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
5	Cliftonville	8	4	0	4	12	10	2	12	L L W W L
6	Crusaders	8	4	0	4	13	13	0	12	L W L L W
7	Glentoran	8	3	1	4	11	10	1	10	W L D L L
8	Carrick Rangers	8	3	1	4	11	13	-2	10	L D L L W
9	Ballymena United	7	1	3	3	10	11	-1	6	D D L D L

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