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Iker Casillas lucky heart attack occurred at Porto’s training ground – agent

Iker Casillas was fortunate that his heart attack happened at Porto’s training ground where he had access to medical assistance, his agent has revealed.

Juventus confirm Cristiano Ronaldo has suffered minor thigh injury

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo suffered a minor thigh injury while on international duty but should not be at risk of missing next month’s Champions League quarter-final meeting with Ajax.

England’s Eric Dier ready to return ‘home’ for Nations League Finals in Portugal

Eric Dier is ready to finally return to Portugal in what will be a “very special” occasion when England play in the Nations League Finals next summer.

Santos felt Portugal deserved draw that secured Nations League progression

Portugal boss Fernando Santos felt his side deserved the point in Italy which earned them qualification for the Nations League finals.

Portugal seal Nations League Finals spot after Italy stalemate

Portugal sealed their place in the Nations League Finals after holding group rivals Italy to a goalless draw in Milan.

Scotland boss vows to persevere after latest defeat

Alex McLeish insists he will turn it around for Scotland in two “cup finals” next month despite ending a difficult week with a 3-1 defeat by Portugal at Hampden Park.

More misery for McLeish as Scotland well beaten by Portugal

Scotland ended a difficult week in no better shape following a 3-1 defeat to Portugal in their low-key friendly at Hampden Park.

Nike ‘deeply concerned’ by rape allegation against Ronaldo

Club and country have supported “great champion” Cristiano Ronaldo in the wake of a rape allegation made against him, but Nike has declared itself “deeply concerned” by the claim.

Ronaldo supported by Juventus and Portugal in wake of rape allegation

Cristiano Ronaldo has been supported by club and country in the wake of a rape allegation made against the player, with Juventus hailing a “great champion”.

Roberto Mancini: Italy were not outplayed by Portugal

Italy coach Roberto Mancini insisted his side were not inferior to Portugal, despite slipping to a 1-0 Nations League defeat in Lisbon.

Cristiano Ronaldo misses out but Portugal open with win over Italy

Portugal, without talisman Cristiano Ronaldo, got their Nations League campaign under way with a 1-0 victory against Italy in their Group A3 clash at Benfica’s Estadio da Luz.