#Goncalo Ramos

Everton need to win like something serious, while Southampton will hope to build off of their shock upset of Manchester City midweek in the League Cup; a Blues loss could set Frank Lampard up for a very Rafa Benitez-esque final match in charge, while a win would provide some cushion for a bunch of Toffees who desperately wish to be as far away from…

Dec 8 (Reuters) - The quarter-final phase of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar is all set to kick off. Three weeks in, the tournament has not been one for easy predictions. From Saudi Arabia's shock win over Argentina in their opener to 2014 champions Germany making a quick exit a second consecutive time, this edition has provided a rollercoaster…

Morocco have been the surprise package of the 2022 World Cup so far and the journey continues on Wednesday night when they face reigning champions France. Having helped dump Belgium, Spain and Portugal out of the tournament the Atlas Lions have done remarkably well to reach the semi-finals. But perhaps it's at Al Bayt Stadium where the journey will…

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has identified two potential striker signings to replace Cristiano Ronaldo in the long run, and one of them could see the Red Devils copy Liverpool. Man Utd are on the verge of landing a new striker to help them in the second half of the season. It was recently reported that they had reached a'full agreement' for…

All the top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday's newspapers... THE SUN Manchester United have reportedly set their sights on Goncalo Ramos and Mohammed Kudus as striker targets for the summer transfer window. Chelsea midfielder Jorginho is reportedly set to leave the club for free at the end of the season. Europe's top celebrity golf…

Morocco beat Spain on Tuesday and will be eyeing another Iberian scalp when they face Portugal in the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Saturday (3pm GMT kick-off). After 120 goalless minutes in the round of 16, the Atlas Lions beat La Roja on penalties. But they now face an attack with much more thrust, on the evidence of the Seleção's 6-1 win…

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Portugal to Win 2-1 Goncalo Ramos to Score Anytime Saturday 3pm: Morocco v Portugal TV: ITV and RTE2 I hope this isn't a stalemate. I know Morocco came out on top against Spain on penalties but they did have a lot of chances on the counter. I think Spain had about 80% possession but it means nothing in this game, does it? I think Morocco will play…

It's the quarterfinals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the teams left standing will all truly start dreaming about reaching the final with two results separating them from the December 18 title match. Just four teams will remain after the quarterfinals wrap up on Saturday, and all four will be guaranteed to play a match on the weekend of December…

UEFA Champions League odds paint Manchester City as the favorite, but competition is stiff throughout the 16-team field. Champions League play resumes with knockout-round action on Feb. 14. Happy Valentine's Day! City is favored for good reason. However, that "good reason" doesn't include a previous Champions League title. Erling Haaland may be…

Manchester United have 24 hours to wait before being able to continue their rebuild under Erik ten Hag. Having been appointed by the club this summer, Ten Hag made five permanent signings during his window at the helm. Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen, Lisandro Martinez, Casemiro and Antony were all purchased while goalkeeper Martin Dubravka also…

TWO TEAMS are reportedly in the running to sign free agent Cristiano Ronaldo and have put offers on the table. The 37-year-old legend is plotting his next move after being released by Manchester United bombshell interview with Sun columnist Piers Morgan. Things did not improve for him during the World Cup as he was also shunned by national team…

The January transfer window opens on Sunday 1 January with several Premier League teams on the search for new talent following the World Cup. Liverpool have already acted quickly and are set to sign one of the stars of Qatar in the Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo, while other clubs may look to follow their lead. Arsenal are aiming to sustain their…

Dubai: The January transfer window is one of the most exciting periods of the football season and if some good pieces of business are done it can make the difference between success and failure. It is the month when clubs all around Europe scour the market for new players hoping that they will transform their fortunes. This is their chance to…

Portugal appeared to usher in the next generation against Switzerland last time out, and now they'll hope lightning can strike twice when they take on Morocco in the quarterfinals of the 2022 World Cup. LIVE: The 21-year-old Goncalo Ramos bagged a Round of 16 hat-trick in place of 37-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo in the Portugal starting lineup,…

Morocco have inspired millions with their historic run, but all the feel-good in the World might not help them against invigorated Portugal, who are a far superior squad. See why our World Cup picks have the magical run coming to an end Saturday. Someone's dream will come to an end on Saturday when Morocco and Portugal do battle in the World…

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar reaches its climax this week as defending champions France seek to retain their title. However, standing in their way are Argentina and perhaps the finest player to ever grace the game, Lionel Messi. Messi, who now plays his club football in France, is bidding to finally achieve the only honour that has eluded him in…

There is a cloud of uncertainty surrounding the long-term future of Portugal manager Fernando Santos since their disappointing exit from the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Various reports suggest that the 68-year-old could be sacked from his role as the manager of the Portugal national team. Portugal coach Fernando Santos on his future: "Tomorrow I…

CHRISTIAN PULISIC is attracting attention from Newcastle United and Arsenal, according to reports. The USMNT star impressed at the World Cup and has been out of favour at Stamford Bridge in recent years. Therefore, he could be set for an exit as early as January and Premier League giants Newcastle and Arsenal are interested in a move. Chelsea could…

Christian Pulisic would be a "perfect" addition for Arsenal with Gabriel Jesus ruled out through injury, claims former Gunners star Emmanuel Petit. American forward currently at Chelsea Not a guaranteed starter for Blues Arteta in the market for attacking reinforcements WHAT HAPPENED? Mikel Arteta is expected to dip into the January transfer market…

Can red-hot Portugal find a way past Yassine Bounou and Morocco when the World Cup quarterfinals hit Qatar on Saturday? Match 60 of the tournament will see Bounou riding high after stopping three of four penalties faced in the Round of 16 versus Spain, but Portugal won't be thinking about going more than 90 minutes after scoring a half-dozen goals…

The Netherlands gets a third chance to beat Lionel Messi in the World Cup when the Dutch meet Argentina in the World Cup quarterfinals at Lusail Iconic Stadium on Friday. Match 57 of the World Cup will be the second of the quarterfinal round and Messi can build on his three goals and assist in Qatar, though the underlying story has been how…

We are now 88 per cent of the way through Qatar 2022, with only eight of the 64 scheduled games remaining. Yet these eight are the most important games of the tournament, those which will be remembered for years to come. It has been a World Cup of shocks, with major footballing powers Germany, Spain and Belgium already on their way home alongside…

Boavista will invite Benfica to the Estádio do Bessa in their upcoming Portuguese Primeira Liga fixture on Saturday. Benfica's previous league fixture was postponed due to their UEFA Champions League playoff game against Dynamo Kyiv. They have a perfect record in the league with two wins and two clean sheets, and they will be looking to extend that…

Casa Pia will entertain Lisbon giants Benfica at the Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa in Portuguese Primeira Liga action on Saturday. The home team managed to play out a goalless draw against Santa Clara in their first game in the top-flight in 83 years. They finished second in LigaPro last season to secure promotion to the Portuguese…

This wild, wonderful and womp-tastic FIFA World Cup has reached its quarter-finals, with the final eight set to battle it out for football immortality. Plenty of the world's best players and teams are still in the tournament, so we look at the favourites left to win the World Cup here. BRAZIL - $2.75 via bet365 Brazil turned in a dominating show…

Benfica will entertain Arouca at the Estádio da Luz in the opening fixture of the Portuguese Primeira Liga 2022-23 season on Friday. Benfica finished third in the league standings last season while Arouca managed to hang on to their top-flight status with a 15th-place finish. Portuguese giants Benfica have already begun their 2022-23 season with a…

Benfica and Pacos Ferreira will square off at the Estadio da Luz in the Portuguese Primeria Liga on Tuesday. The game was originally scheduled to take place last week but was rescheduled, as Benfica took part in the UEFA Champions League playoffs against Dynamo Kyiv. The hosts maintained their perfect record in the league with a 3-0 win at Boavista…

The Asian side need a win in order to keep alive their hopes of qualifying and that should lead to an open game with plenty of goals Portugal need a point against South Korea in the final match in Group H to qualify first, and Fernando Santos' men are well-fancied to claim the victory. South Korea currently have one point from their two matches and…

Cristiano Ronaldo begins the final World Cup of his storied career when he and Portugal square off against Ghana on Thanksgiving in the teams' Group H opener at the 2022 World Cup at Stadium 974 in Doha, Qatar. The 37-year-old Ronaldo has scored in each of his four World Cup appearances (seven goals total) and can become the only player in World…

Liverpool puts its quest for another English Premier League title on hold Tuesday, as it contends with Benfica in the first leg of their 2022 UEFA Champions League quarterfinal tie. The Reds stormed through the group stage and cruised through their Round of 16 matches against Inter Milan to face Benfica, which advanced after dispatching a dangerous…

Juventus barely secured their place in the 2022 UEFA Champions League last season, and four games into group play, Juve is hanging by a thread. They have a chance to shake things up in Group H on Paramount+ on Tuesday afternoon when they visit Benfica for their second match. The Eagles won the last meeting 2-1, and are tied with Paris Saint-Germain…

Former Ghana World Cup midfielder Otto Addo, 47, who had never been a head coach, faced a baptism of fire as the Black Stars' boss last February. Defying the odds, they drew twice with arch rivals Nigeria to qualify on away goals. Addo, though, has failed to convince many Ghanaians. KEY PLAYER Opponents of Ghana consider Thomas Partey, 29, just a…

Portugal are in search of their first-ever World Cup trophy in Qatar. The Portugal team head to the World Cup tournament with a loaded squad and manager Fernando Santos will aim to bring home the award once and for all. Controversy will follow Portugal to the World Cup 2022. Cristiano Ronaldo's recent interview with Piers Morgan about Manchester…

We are just three days away from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and football fans across the globe are beginning to debate about who will walk away with this year's Golden Boot. The prize for the tournament's top scorer is always fiercely contested - with each country's talisman looking to add the individual accolade to their list of…

The 2022 World Cup squads are close to being confirmed and we are collating all of them as they are made official. From surprise call-ups to the agony of injury, there has been so much news swirling around which 26 players from each country will be named in their national team squad for the World Cup in Qatar. National team managers have some huge…

Only one group in the 2022 UEFA Champions League has two teams with 2-0 UCL records, and those squads will face off Wednesday on Paramount+ . Paris Saint-Germain will take on Benfica, with the winner claiming sole possession of first place in Group H. Benfica posted a clean sheet victory over Maccabi Haifa on Matchday 1, followed by a win over…

Spain head to Portugal on Tuesday evening for the final game of Group Two of League A in the UEFA Nations League with the winner booking their spot in the Final Four of the competition. Fernando Santos' men hold a two-point advantage over their Iberian rivals and know a draw would be enough to secure progress to the latter stages of the…

Manchester United sanctioned moves for six players during the summer transfer window as Erik ten Hag and key figures in the Old Trafford boardroom continue to put their January plans in place. Despite missing out on priority target Frenkie de Jong, the Premier League giants signed Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen, Lisandro Martinez, Casemiro,…

Manchester United target Goncalo Ramos sees an increase in his price tag following interest from several clubs to acquire the centre-forward from SL Benfica, according to A Bola (h/t Manchester Evening News). A deal in the recent summer transfer window would have been possible for €40 million. However, following his impressive start to the 2022/23…

Czech Republic are set to play Portugal at the Eden Arena on Saturday in the UEFA Nations League. Czech Republic come into this game on the back of a 2-0 loss to Luis Enrique's Spain in their most recent game. Goals from the Paris Saint-Germain duo of Carlos Soler and Pablo Sarabia secured the win for Spain. Portugal, on the other hand, lost 1-0 to…