Person: Sanches

Where are the outstanding teams and young players in this mediocre Euro 2016?

With three games to go at Euro 2016, I find myself still scratching my head and looking in vain for the outstanding team which deserves to win this tournament.

Wed, 06 Jul, 2016

Christiano Ronaldo a bit part player but can functional Portugal win it?

There was a time when Portugal were considered the Brazil of Europe, for the flair with which they played football more than the commonality of language.

Sat, 02 Jul, 2016

Brave Portugal hold nerve in penalty drama against Poland

Portugal survived a shoot-out drama to beat Poland 5-3 on penalties in last night’s Euro 2016 quarter-final. It was a night where Renato Sanches demonstrated why Manchester United tried — and ultimately failed — to beat Bayern Munich to his signature with a spectacular solo goal for Portugal.

Fri, 01 Jul, 2016

Thor steals Cristiano Ronaldo’s thunder

Iceland 1 Portugal 1: It was meant to be all about Cristiano Ronaldo in St Etienne but a man nicknamed Thor stole his thunder as Iceland held Portugal to a 1-1 draw in Group F.

Wed, 15 Jun, 2016