In his return after a disappointing World Cup and a controversial move to Saudi football, the 38-year-old Ronaldo scored four goals in Portugal's first two games in 2024 European Championship qualifying.
Portugal starts its Euro 2024 qualifying campaign at home against Liechtenstein in Group J on Thursday, with Roberto Martínez debuting as coach and Ronaldo still in the squad.
Tedesco replaces Roberto Martinez, who was in charge of the team for six years.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice to lead a 6-0 rout of Luxembourg in European Championship qualifying as the Portugal star added to his records for international goals and appearances.
The 38-year-old Ronaldo was left out of Santos’ starting lineup for Portugal’s knockout-phase games at the tournament in Qatar, including the quarterfinal loss to Morocco.
Roberto Martínez replaces Fernando Santos, who quit in December after Portugal's elimination against Morocco in the World Cup quarterfinals.
Cristiano Ronaldo, on the eve of becoming the player with the most appearances with a national team in men's football, said his difficult second spell with Manchester United made him a better man.
Belgium forward Eden Hazard retired from international soccer on Wednesday, nearly a week after his country’s aging generation of players was eliminated from the World Cup.
It is the end of an era for Belgium's golden generation. But for the man who led it to third place at the 2018 World Cup, it is the beginning of something new.
Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne knew he didn’t play well in his team’s opening World Cup game but will look to turn the tide in the upcoming games.
Star striker Romelu Lukaku is set to miss FIFA World Cup 2022 opener against Canada on Wednesday night and also could be sidelined for the second match against...
The Inter Milan forward has played only five games this season, having previously been sidelined for two months because of a hamstring injury.
Kevin De Bruyne, who will be playing his third World Cup, will look to end Belgium's drought in Qatar.
As many as five different players scored in Belgium's thumping win over Poland after Robert Lewandowski’s 76th goal.
