The Best Bet: Tensions to run high in fiesty affair between Uruguay and Portugal
by Josh Wright
at samedi, juin 30 2018 07:34
Uruguay and Portugal may not be the most easy game on the eye but there should certainly be a lot of drama. La Liga rivalries will resume on Saturday evening with Atletico Madrid ace Diego Godin tasked with marking Real Madrid legend Cristiano Ronaldo and his former team-mate Pepe up against Barcelo...
Uruguay vs Portugal - Two key battles ahead of their round of 16 clash
by Josh Wright
at samedi, juin 30 2018 07:20
Uruguay are arguably the most mundane side from South America at the 2018 World Cup and Portugal are their equals from Europe. Despite the fact Cristiano Ronaldo, Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez will all be on the pitch, neither side are set up to thrill. In many ways, they will cancel each other out...
Group B round-up: Where Ronaldo ranks among highest rated players
by Martin Laurence
at mardi, juin 26 2018 12:23
After an incredibly dramatic finish to proceedings in Group B, the table eventually went to the form book, though not without a scare for both Spain and Portugal. Iran were the surprise package and even had a last minute chance to top the table, while Morocco were unfortunate to bow out with just a ...
The key battles as France aim to avoid upset against Portugal
by Martin Laurence
at vendredi, juil. 8 2016 16:56
With the showpiece event now decided as France take on Portugal, most are leaning towards the hosts to secure glory on home turf for the third time in their history. The Portuguese, meanwhile, are aiming for their first major international trophy anywhere having narrowly missed out as hosts themselv...
Peerless Pepe Essential in Portugal's Euro 2016 Progression
by Ben McAleer
at lundi, juil. 4 2016 14:55
Player Focus: Reformed Pepe Tamed by Ancelotti's Calming Influence
by Dermot Corrigan
at mardi, mars 3 2015 12:31
Team Focus: Champions League Team of the Season
by Ben McAleer
at mercredi, mai 28 2014 16:00
Euro 2012 Focus: WhoScored's Top Rated Centre-Backs
by Martin Laurence
at mercredi, juil. 4 2012 15:17
Having assessed the tournaments' leading attacking threats in yesterday's Sharp Shooters blog, today we are looking at the best centre-backs at Euro 2012, based on WhoScored ratings. Here we will analyse our top 7 across a variety of defensive categories to ascertain just why their ratings were so i...
Euro 2012 Focus: WhoScored's Team of the Group Stages
by Martin Laurence
at mercredi, juin 20 2012 12:06
With the group stages now over and the quarter-finalists known, this day break from football gives us a perfect chance to analyse the best players at the tournament so far. Here we will give you a rundown of our best XI over the three group matches according to WhoScored ratings and explain just why...
How Mourinho Could Implement 4-3-3 at Madrid
by Paul McKinnon
at mercredi, juin 22 2011 09:46
For those Real Madrid fans with expectations of immediate success, Jose Mourinho preached caution upon his arrival last summer; the second season, the Special One explained, would be the true test of his side. With time to assess his playing staff and weigh up his new La Liga surroundings, Mourinho ...