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'Geniuses like that' - CR7 'terribly sorry' for missing Portugal win

Cristiano Ronaldo will be “terribly sorry” about missing a “once in a lifetime” win for his country, claims the President of Portugal, as “geniuses are like that”. All-time great CR7 was forced to sit out a 9-1 victory over Armenia through suspension, with that stunning success seeing Roberto Martinez’s side secure automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

‘Better with Ronaldo' - Clear World Cup message from Portugal

Roberto Martinez maintains that Portugal are “better with Cristiano Ronaldo” after securing qualification for the 2026 World Cup without their talismanic captain. CR7 was forced to sit out a meeting with Armenia through suspension, having collected the first red card of his international career when earning a record-extending 226th cap. He will get the chance to grace another major tournament.

Ronaldo sends message as nine-goal Portugal reach World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo was among the first to congratulate Portugal on their World Cup qualification after seeing his international colleagues book tickets to that 2026 showpiece in a nine-goal showing against Armenia. CR7 sat that game out through suspension, but will get to grace another major international tournament after barely being missed in a resounding win.

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Ronaldo sends message to Portugal team-mates after leaving camp

Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a message of support to his Portugal team-mates ahead of their meeting with Armenia. The Selecao currently top Group F ahead of the final round of World Cup qualification games but defeat to Ireland on Thursday means they need to win to book their trip stateside next summer. And ahead of the game, Ronaldo took to Instagram to throw his backing behind the national team.

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Ronaldo & Co to wear Eusebio-inspired 'Black Panther' Portugal kit

PUMA have unveiled a special edition 'Black Panther' Portugal kit celebrating the legendary Eusebio ahead of their latest set of World Cup qualifiers. Cristiano Ronaldo and his team-mates will don the black and gold shirt for their upcoming clash with Armenia later this month on a date that will mark the 60th anniversary of Eusebio's 1965 Ballon d'Or triumph.

Frustrated Ronaldo told fan to 'f*ck off' after selfie shove

Cristiano Ronaldo told a fan to “f*ck off”, claims a lip-reading expert, after shoving the selfie-hunting supporter out of his personal space.

'I made a new friend' - Ronaldo sends moving message to mascot

Cristiano Ronaldo has taken time out to send a touching message to an awestruck fan he met before Portugal's clash with Armenia.

'Jota is with us' - Martinez reacts to Ronaldo's goal in 21st minute

Roberto Martinez insisted "Diogo Jota is with us" after Cristiano Ronaldo scored in the 21st minute of Portugal's first game since the tragic death of the Liverpool star. The ex-Wolves forward and his brother Andre lost their lives in a devastating car crash, leaving the football world in shock.

📽️ | Ronaldo consoles emotional Portugal mascot

Cristiano Ronaldo was seen consoling an emotional Portugal mascot ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Armenia. One little boy, overwhelmed by the gravity of the occasion, broke into tears as he realised he was walking beside his idol.

'Get out of here!'- Ronaldo shoves fan trying to take selfie

Cristiano Ronaldo was less than impressed when a star-struck fan rushed over to take a selfie with him at Portugal's team hotel.

Martinez reveals Jota inspiration ahead of 2026 World Cup

Roberto Martinez says Portugal will carry the legacy of Diogo Jota into the 2026 World Cup as they aim to win the tournament for their late star.

Ireland vs Armenia: TV, live stream & kick-off time

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Armenia vs Ukraine: TV, live stream & kick-off time

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Germany finish qualifying with a flourish

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Armenia's Messi: Zelarayan shining after switching allegiances

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Germany become first team to qualify for Qatar 2022 World Cup

Goals for Kai Havertz, Timo Werner and Jamal Musiala - coupled with defeat for Armenia against Romania - means that Hansi Flick's side are through

Germany roll past Armenia in six-goal rout

Reus returns for Germany as Flick names first squad

The BVB captain is one of seven players absent from Euro 2020 who are included by the ex-Bayern boss in his maiden selection

Immobile eyes Euro 2020 glory after Armenia drubbing

The Azzurri wrapped-up their qualifying campaign in fine style and have been backed to carry that form into next summer

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Italy set new records in 9-1 mauling of Armenia

Roberto Mancini's side wrapped up a perfect qualifying campaign in style, re-writing the record books in the process

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Belotti brace puts Italy past 10-man Armenia

When are football's international breaks in 2019-20?

A big season of international football stands ahead, with the European champions to be decided and World Cup qualifying to begin in many regions

Sorry, Jurgen, the Nations League is anything but 'pointless'!

The German isn't a fan but, as UEFA's Giorgio Marchetti tells Goal, the competition has turned "interest-free friendlies" into "meaningful" games

UEFA World Cup qualifying as it stands

France, Spain and Germany are among the teams to have confirmed their place at next summer's finals, with just the play-offs left to be contested

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Frequently asked questions

A young group of players who lived around Marabastad in Pretoria, most notably Frank Motsepe, Roy Fischer, Ingle Singh and Bernard Hartze, formed the club in the 1960s.

Mining magnate Patrice Motsepe bought into Sundowns in 2003 and less than a year later raised his stake from 51% to 100% and renamed the club 'Mamelodi' Sundowns.

The club play home games at either Loftus Versfeld Stadium in central Pretoria, or Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville.

The club have a variety of nicknames, including: Bafana ba Style, Masandawana, Ka bo Yellow, Shoe Shine and Piano, and The Brazilians.

31 domestic trophies plus one Caf Champions League (2016), one Caf Super Cup (2017) and the African Football League (2023)

The club have won a total of 17 league titles under the auspices of the PSL (14) and NSL (3).

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Daniel Mudau with 172.

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