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Portugal manager Fernando Santos, left, says Cristiano Ronaldo did not threaten to leave (Mike Egerton/PA)

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Fernando Santos reveals ‘frank conversation’ with benched Cristiano Ronaldo

The 37-year-old came on in the closing stages as Portugal booked their place in the quarter-finals with a 6-1 win.

<p>CASTING A SHADOW: Cristiano Ronaldo has been the centre of attention throughout Portugal’s World Cup campaign. Pic: Mike Egerton/PA</p>

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Fernando Santos unhappy with Cristiano Ronaldo’s reaction over substitution

Portugal coach Fernando Santos has revealed he was not happy with Cristiano Ronaldo’s reaction after being substituted in their final World Cup group game

<p>BACKING: Morocco coach Walid Regragui says his team now have the whole of Africa and the Arab world behind them. Pic: Mike Egerton/PA</p>

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Walid Regragui: Morocco will come out swinging in last 16 clash with Spain

Morocco boss Walid Regragui has warned Spain his side will 'come out swinging' in a bid to pull off another huge World Cup upset

Australia v Denmark - FIFA World Cup 2022 - Group D - Al Janoub Stadium

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Graham Arnold says Australia will take on Argentina with ‘all guns blazing’

Wales v Netherlands - UEFA Nations League - Group A4 - Cardiff City Stadium

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Louis van Gaal not surprised by Netherlands’ last-16 opponents USA’s progress

Belgium v Morocco - FIFA World Cup 2022 - Group F - Al Thumama Stadium

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Morocco will give everything against Canada to progress – coach Walid Regragui

Poland v Saudi Arabia - FIFA World Cup 2022 - Group C - Education City Stadium

Herve Renard challenges his Saudi Arabia players to make history

Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard has challenged his players to make history by sealing their place in the knockout phase of the World Cup with victory over Mexico on Wednesday

Tue, 29 Nov, 2022

France v Denmark - FIFA World Cup 2022 - Group D - Stadium 974

Didier Deschamps says ‘team player’ Kylian Mbappe would understand being rested

Didier Deschamps insisted Kylian Mbappe would have no problem with being benched for France’s final group game against Tunisia on Wednesday if the coach decides to rest his star striker

Tue, 29 Nov, 2022

Louis van Gaal convinced the Netherlands ‘have a chance’ of winning World Cup

The Oranje defeated Senegal 2-0 then drew 1-1 with Ecuador in their two games so far.

Mon, 28 Nov, 2022

Portugal v Ghana - FIFA World Cup 2022 - Group H - Stadium 974

Portugal’s Fernando Santos bemused by Danilo Pereira’s inexplicable rib injury

Portugal boss Fernando Santos admits he has been left baffled by the rib injury sustained by Danilo Pereira in training ahead of Monday’s World Cup clash with Uruguay

Sun, 27 Nov, 2022

Brazil v Serbia - FIFA World Cup 2022 - Group G - Lusail Stadium

Neymar will play again at Qatar World Cup, claims Brazil boss Tite

Neymar limped off late on when Brazil opened their Group G campaign with a 2-0 win over Serbia on Thursday.

Sun, 27 Nov, 2022

Uruguay v South Korea - FIFA World Cup 2022 - Group H - Education City Stadium

Ghana boss Otto Addo hopes to keep Son Heung-min quiet in clash with South Korea

Ghana head coach Otto Addo hopes to get the better of his former player Son Heung-min when his side take on Group H rivals South Korea on Monday

Sun, 27 Nov, 2022

Belgium v Canada - FIFA World Cup 2022 - Group F - Ahmad bin Ali Stadium

Eden Hazard calls on World Cup referees to protect players like him and Neymar

Belgium winger Hazard was the second-most fouled player at the tournament after the first round of matches, behind Brazil star Neymar.

Sat, 26 Nov, 2022

Soccer - International Friendly - Scotland v Argentina - Hampden Park

Lionel Scaloni calls on Argentina players to honour Diego Maradona’s memory

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni called on his players to honour the memory of Diego Maradona by getting their World Cup back on track against Mexico

Fri, 25 Nov, 2022

France v Australia - FIFA World Cup 2022 - Group D - Al Janoub Stadium

Didier Deschamps hopes France have learnt lessons from Denmark defeats

France manager Didier Deschamps hopes his side learnt lessons from surprise Nations League defeats to Denmark ahead of Saturday’s World Cup clash in Doha

Fri, 25 Nov, 2022

Argentina v Saudi Arabia - FIFA World Cup 2022 - Group C - Lusail Stadium

Spain sizzle and Argentina caught offside – stats from the World Cup so far

The second round of World Cup group fixtures kicks off today, with Wales opening proceedings against Iran before England take on the United States this evening

Fri, 25 Nov, 2022

Masked marvel Son fit to figure for South Korea

Head coach Paulo Bento confirmed the Tottenham attacker will play with the black protective mask he has been wearing in training

Wed, 23 Nov, 2022

Wales v Switzerland - UEFA Euro 2020 - Group A - Baku Olympic Stadium

We are the best Switzerland team that has ever existed, says coach Murat Yakin

The Swiss have not reached the quarter-finals since they hosted the tournament in 1954

Wed, 23 Nov, 2022

Talented attacks meet mean defences in England v Sweden semi-final battle

England are the tournament’s top scorers with 16 goals, as is Beth Mead on a personal level with five, but they will run up against a similarly tough test to their last game against Spain

Tue, 26 Jul, 2022

Serge Gnabry insists Bayern Munich will not take Lyon lightly

Striker Serge Gnabry insists there will be no complacency from Bayern Munich as they face Lyon for a place in the Champions League final.

Tue, 18 Aug, 2020

Paris Saint-Germain v Manchester United - UEFA Champions League - Round of 16 - Second Leg - Parc des Princes

Kylian Mbappe fit for Champions League semi-final against Leipzig, says PSG boss

Kylian Mbappe is set to start as Paris St Germain face Leipzig for a place in the Champions League final on Tuesday.

Mon, 17 Aug, 2020

Barca boss Quique Setien: Robert Lewandowski is great but Lionel Messi is better

Quique Setien has insisted that Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi remains a cut above Bayern Munich’s prolific striker Robert Lewandowski.

Thu, 13 Aug, 2020

A look ahead to this weekend's All-Ireland League action

Here's a preview of the All-Ireland League ties taking place on Saturday, with all games scheduled to kick off at 2.30pm.

Fri, 07 Dec, 2018

Cork SHC club-by-club form-guide

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Sat, 16 May, 2015

Breakdown key for Munster in must-win game

New competition, new Munster and a new approach.

Sat, 18 Oct, 2014

Preview: Cork attack more potent and better balanced

Match Preview

Sat, 16 Aug, 2014

Time right for Déise new boys to make mark

Cork versus Waterford — what rivalry, what outstanding tradition they have.

Sat, 24 May, 2014

Rebels will ensure clash goes to script

Cork v Waterford is the classic modern hurling rivalry but it’s hard to see past the Rebels tomorrow.

Sat, 24 May, 2014

Home comfort could swing it for Toulon

There are many ways of building this one up, were that even required, but it’s enough to point out merely that the last of the weekend’s four quarter-finals will bring together the last two Heineken Cup champions.

Sat, 05 Apr, 2014

Bench could decide dogfight at Thomond

Four quarter-finals, each with fascinating sub-plots. Our rugby analyst looks for the tell-tales indicators.

Sat, 05 Apr, 2014

Puzzles hub

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Fernando Santos reveals ‘frank conversation’ with benched Cristiano Ronaldo

Fernando Santos unhappy with Cristiano Ronaldo’s reaction over substitution

Walid Regragui: Morocco will come out swinging in last 16 clash with Spain

Graham Arnold says Australia will take on Argentina with ‘all guns blazing’

Louis van Gaal not surprised by Netherlands’ last-16 opponents USA’s progress

Morocco will give everything against Canada to progress – coach Walid Regragui

Herve Renard challenges his Saudi Arabia players to make history

Didier Deschamps says ‘team player’ Kylian Mbappe would understand being rested

Louis van Gaal convinced the Netherlands ‘have a chance’ of winning World Cup

Portugal’s Fernando Santos bemused by Danilo Pereira’s inexplicable rib injury

Neymar will play again at Qatar World Cup, claims Brazil boss Tite

Ghana boss Otto Addo hopes to keep Son Heung-min quiet in clash with South Korea

Eden Hazard calls on World Cup referees to protect players like him and Neymar

Lionel Scaloni calls on Argentina players to honour Diego Maradona’s memory

Didier Deschamps hopes France have learnt lessons from Denmark defeats

Spain sizzle and Argentina caught offside – stats from the World Cup so far

Masked marvel Son fit to figure for South Korea

We are the best Switzerland team that has ever existed, says coach Murat Yakin

Talented attacks meet mean defences in England v Sweden semi-final battle

Serge Gnabry insists Bayern Munich will not take Lyon lightly

Kylian Mbappe fit for Champions League semi-final against Leipzig, says PSG boss

Barca boss Quique Setien: Robert Lewandowski is great but Lionel Messi is better

A look ahead to this weekend's All-Ireland League action