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- Portugal v North Korea: match preview
Read a full match preview of the World Cup 2010 Group G game between Portugal and North Korea at the Green Point Stadium, Cape Town on Monday June 21 2010, kick-off 12.30 BST.
Group GPortugal v North KoreaGreen Point Stadium, Cape TownKick-off: Mon June 21, 12.30pm BSTTV: BBC1 12pm, BBC1 HD 12pm
Cape Town's Green View more »- Ronaldo confident of Portugal's chances
• 'I am not frustrated and I don't feel pressure,' says captain • Expresses sympathy for plight of England and Wayne Rooney
Cristiano Ronaldo knows the rules of the game. It does not mean he has to like them. The Portugal superstar was discussing the travails of his old friend Wayne Rooney for England wh View more »- Deco ruled out
North Korea boss Kim Jong-hun has reported no injury worries ahead of the much anticipated World Cup Group G clash with Portugal, who will be without Deco
The playmaker has been ruled out of the game in Cape Town with a left hip problem which should be cured by the time Carlos Queiroz's side face Brazil.
"Our m View more »- Ronaldo confident goals will come
- Cristiano Ronaldo is "not concerned" by his ongoing struggles for Portugal despite failing to score in a competitive international for two years. Carlos Queiroz's side take on North Korea in Cape Town on Monday in their second Group G clash desperate to secure victory but Ronaldo - whose last competitive goal was at View more »
- Cristiano Ronaldo's Girlfriend, Irina Shayk
Irina Shayk born Irina Shaykhlislamova on January 6, 1986 in Yemanzhelinsk, Russia, is a fashion model perhaps best known for her appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue beginning in 2007 and as the face of lingerie brand Intimissimi.
View more »- Queiroz plays down bust-up reports
Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz has dismissed reports of a spat with Chelsea midfielder Deco, insisting the team have put the matter firmly behind them.
Deco was vocal in his criticism of Queiroz's tactics following the goalless draw with the Ivory Coast in their World Cup opener, but the coach has played down the m View more »- Viva Ronaldo – Love him or hate him, there's no denying we miss him
He complains of a lack of protection, he plays with a scowl on his face and there is a genuine of sense that he believes the World Cup revolves around him and him alone, but there is no doubt about it, the Premier League just isn’t the same without Cristiano Ronaldo.
Put aside for a moment the debate as to whe View more »- Ronaldo feels frustration
Cristiano Ronaldo cut a frustrated figure after being denied by the woodwork and picking up a booking in Portugal's stalemate against the Ivory Coast.
The 25-year-old, who has not scored for his country in 16 months, crashed a long-range effort against the post with 11 minutes gone shortly after being cautioned. R View more »- Ronaldo denied in Ivory Coast draw
Cristiano Ronaldo was denied by the woodwork as Portugal and Ivory Coast had to make do with a point apiece from a goalless draw in Port Elizabeth.
The Portuguese skipper, who has not scored an international goal in 16 months, rattled a post with a blistering early strike, but that was as close as his side came to View more »- Half Time: Cote d'Ivoire 0-0 Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo Threatens In Quiet Opening Half
One of the glamour ties of the group stage is scoreless at the interval...
Portugal and the Didier Drogba-less Cote d'Ivoire played out a dull first half as their World Cup Group G encounter remained scoreless at half time in Port Elizabeth.A continent held its breath and then received the unfortunate but admittedly View more »
