Guess you have not watched Netherlands play?
Portugal | WC 2022 Discussion | Roberto Martinez to become next manager
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik @Rood and Imran @Annihilate Now! start with the good news by celebrating Manchester United Women's emphatic FA Cup win over Spurs at Wembley and the future of manager Marc Skinner.
Then it's the bad news and the ever worsening form of our Men with losses to Arsenal and Palace.
Finally the main debate - ETH Out now or keep him until the end of the season - if not longer. Are you Team Nik or Team Imran?
This Portugal team has so much potential but playing that bellend up top and Santos' tactics are hamstringing the team.
netherlands are in an easier group but yeah they’re genuinely woeful
Portugal vs Uruguay: Portuguese FA appeals to FIFA to credit Ronaldo with Bruno’s goal
https://thenewsguru.com/sports/port...s-to-fifa-to-credit-ronaldo-with-brunos-goal/
The man is a joke
https://thenewsguru.com/sports/port...s-to-fifa-to-credit-ronaldo-with-brunos-goal/
The man is a joke
Cancelo is just average for Portugal. His attack contribution can't cover his weakness on defending. I wonder why Dalot couldn't get a chance.
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Two months ago, the majority of our fans here wanted Dalot to be sold as soon as possible!...
I think you meant two days ago.
Honestly think they are strong enough to win it. There are no teams that are absolutely miles better than the other kind off strong teams. They have a great midfield, good attack. Even if they do carry Ronnie a bit you can never rule out that he'll score or claim a goal. Brazil and France are missing some strong players,
Dalot still ain’t that good all things being considered.
This thread is absolutely vile. The hatred some in here are spewing toward Ronaldo is bordering psychotic, you would think he shagged your mum or ran over your dog.
He has you so deranged that you are believing the fakest of news stories. Yea Portugal totally is appealing to change the goal to be his, totally legit!
He has you so deranged that you are believing the fakest of news stories. Yea Portugal totally is appealing to change the goal to be his, totally legit!
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Trouble in paradise ?
At this point, it wouldn’t surprise me if Portugal suddenly looked like Brazil or France in terms of serious favourites if they dropped Ronaldo and put Felix in for example.
That seems to be the effect these days.
That seems to be the effect these days.
Oh he's definitely starting but correct me if I'm wrong, this is the first time Santos has ever publicly spoke negatively about Ronaldo, which is a bit bizarre considering most people think he's only in the job because of Ronaldo/Mendes.
I don't really know, so I was just telling my impression, and even that is somewhat in jest.
Still, I would be far less surprised if this annoyance of Fernando Santos is somewhat fake (i.e., Ronaldo knew he would say something like that and is OK with it) than Santos going out of his way to cause unnecessary problems right now. Fernando Santos is somewhat mocked by fans, as we all assume Ronaldo is the boss, so that may just have been a deliberate action to make it look otherwise.
Makes sense, you're obviously more knowledgeable in this subject than I am.
They've looked quite good and are beating a very defensive team with ease (Morocco will set up in a similar way in the quarter final?). Bruno is on fire 
, defence and midfield looks good, potential World Champions?
Can they beat England or France in the semis?
, defence and midfield looks good, potential World Champions?Can they beat England or France in the semis?
They look good without Ronaldo.
They’ve done this and probably their best game.
Good call. Second half to go still
Félix is so silky on the ball, he had a couple of nice skills and flicks and even had a run reminiscent of Kaká where he split past 4 guys
running riot
Best game from us by far
Thing is their sub bench is so deep, if Santos gets the tactics right against France/ England (if they get there) they have a real shot. Midfield in particular they have about 6 great options on the bench.
What a Performance from Ramos !!
É chegar em casa?
How dare they disrespect Ronaldo!
United better without him, Portugal better without him...strange set of coincidences.
United better without him, Portugal better without him...strange set of coincidences.
They look so dangerous. Can't get carried about but the attack with Silva felix and Bruno is scary
Santos is the professor. The disrespect he gets here is ridiculous.
I have a bet for Portugal and Netherlands to meet on the final.
And another for Brazil. I m quite that Santos finally realized that CR cant do it.
And another for Brazil. I m quite that Santos finally realized that CR cant do it.
I always said they had the potential to be the best side but probably wouldn't do too much because I didn't think they'd drop Ronaldo. But he did it, and they put in the best performance of the world cup so far and look pretty scary you have to say.
They’re pretty awesome. They’ve got great attacking depth and are without Diogo Jota, which would have been even more terrifying.
Dropped Ronaldo and Cancelo and suddenly look class, who knew.
Amazing performance, best WC performance I can remember us having !
Yeah clearly. Best game under Santos no doubt
I wonder why.
Most impressive thing is just how young most of the squad are. Most of them will still be there in 2 world cups time. Should be a very exciting time for any Portugal fan.
Bit of a shame for Ronaldo though. Could've scored for fun if they'd all emerged 5 years earlier..
Bit of a shame for Ronaldo though. Could've scored for fun if they'd all emerged 5 years earlier..
Looked impressive. Definitely thrown themselves up there as serious contenders.