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BRUNO FERNANDES ADDRESSES RONALDO CONTROVERSY WITH EYE-CATCHING STATEMENT
Portugal thrashed Armenia 9-1 without the suspended Cristiano Ronaldo, with Bruno Fernandes and Joao Neves hitting hat-tricks. The victory sealed their automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup stunningly.
Manchester United captain leads his national team to the World Cup - Photo: x.com/OneFootball
Bruno Fernandes, a star for Manchester United and Portugal, showed that the Selecao team has plenty of goals even without Cristiano Ronaldo. Roberto Martinez's team achieved their largest victory in over two years, although Fernandes' old United teammate Ronaldo was sent off against Ireland and suspended for Sunday's match against Armenia.
Ronaldo might perhaps miss the first World Cup match next year as well, but Portugal intends to challenge the length of the punishment. Despite his absence, the 9-1 triumph over Armenia demonstrates that the 40-year-old is still relevant.
Along with Joao Neves, a midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain, Fernandes was one of two Portuguese players to record a hat-trick in Porto. Prior to the home team going on the rampage, Eduard Sperstian momentarily tied the score at 1-1 with goals from Renato Veiga, Goncalo Ramos, and Francisco Conceicao.
Portugal's qualification for the 2026 World Cup was guaranteed with the victory, negating the necessity for a play-off. After a thrilling late victory in Hungary, where Troy Parrott added a hat-trick to his two goals against Portugal the previous time out, Ireland ended as the runners-up in their group.
Portugal manager Martinez discussed Ronaldo's firing in a statement before the match against Armenia. "I believe the motion appears worse than it is; from the perspective of the camera, it appears to be an elbow, but it is actually a complete body. However, we agree with that," he stated.
The only thing that still stings is when your coach was discussing how the referees were influenced during yesterday's news conference, and then a large centre-half fell to the ground with such force at Cristiano's body turn."
In their final qualifying match against Albania on Saturday, England boss Thomas Tuchel cautioned his own players against taking the chance of copying Ronaldo's behaviour. "I understand that it is significant, and we will discuss it. "Please, no red cards," the German said.
"The player who holds the shirt gets the red card if there is any doubt because we are through and facing the last man. It would be wiser to avoid doing it if there is any ambiguity.
"There will not be a red card if he uses the last man example, of course, but I do not want to make it a major topic because then you will have a cloud over you. However, if you have the option, don't.
CRISTIANO RONALDO SECURES SIXTH WORLD CUP APPEARANCE AS PORTUGAL QUALIFIES
Portugal qualifies for the 2026 World Cup with a record 9-1 demolition of Armenia. Bruno Fernandes & Joao Neves scored hat-tricks, ensuring Cristiano Ronaldo will feature in a historic 6th World Cup despite his suspension.
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The 40-year-old set for record 6th World Cup - Photo Credit: AP
Cristiano Ronaldo is going to another World Cup after Portugal defeated Armenia 9-1 on Sunday to guarantee a spot in the event that will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico next year.
Due to his suspension, Ronaldo was unable to play in Porto; nonetheless, Portugal made sure he would still be able to participate in a record-breaking sixth World Cup.
By the time the competition begins in June of next year, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner will be 41, and Ronaldo has stated that this will be his final attempt to win the one major championship that has eluded him. He is anticipated to be included in coach Roberto Martinez's team if he stays healthy, but after being sent off in Portugal's 2-0 loss to Ireland on Thursday, he might still receive a two-match suspension.
Portugal needed to defeat Armenia to secure the top spot in Group F after that unexpected loss, and Bruno Fernandes and Joao Neves' hat-tricks made sure there would be no mistakes.
Martinez told broadcaster RTP, "Today we saw our team back to its best: devoted, supportive, and executing the game plan well."
Hungary lost 3-2 in Budapest after a spectacular late comeback from Ireland, which cost them the opportunity to pass Portugal at the top of the group.
Troy Parrott equalised in the 80th minute and scored the game-winning goal in the sixth minute of extra time. Ireland will go to the playoffs after finishing in second position, thanks to their victory.
If both Ronaldo and his fierce rival Lionel Messi participate in the competition next year, they will both make their sixth World Cup appearance.
They will outperform legends like Lothar Mattheus of Germany, who made an appearance in five.
Argentina, the reigning champion, has already guaranteed their spot.
Messi guided Argentina to the championship in Qatar in 2022, fulfilling a lifelong dream.
In addition to five Champions Leagues and league wins in England, Spain, and Italy, Ronaldo has won the European Championship and two Nations League crowns with Portugal. He has yet to add a World Cup to his trophy collection.
He has proceeded to add further embellishments to his incredible career, despite the fact that he is nearing the end of it and has left top-flight European football to play in Saudi Arabia.
Earlier this year, he guided Portugal to the Nations League, and last month, he scored 41 goals to take the lead in World Cup qualifying matches.
He missed the opportunity to increase that total on Sunday due to suspension, but Portugal scored plenty of goals without him.
Fernandes scored two penalties as part of his hat trick. Neves scored twice in the first half and added a goal in the 81st to complete his trifecta.
A thrilling comeback in Hungary and a postseason berth marked the end of an incredible week for Ireland.
Parrott sealed second place for the Irish with a late winner, his fifth goal in two games.
He scored both goals in the 2-0 victory over Portugal, and he once again proved to be his nation's hero at the Puskas Arena, where Ireland was behind 2-1 heading into the 80th minute.
He first levelled the score at 2-2 by lifting the ball over Hungary's goalie Denes Dibusz. Deep into extra time, with the clock ticking, he scored the game-winning goal from close range.
CARLOS ALCARAZ POISED TO DISRUPT NOVAK DJOKOVIC RETIREMENT TIMELINE WITH RISING UNSTOPPABLE MOMENTUM
Novak Djokovic hints that defending his gold medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics could be the perfect retirement event. But rival Carlos Alcaraz also targets the same prize, setting up a future showdown.
Alcaraz’s plan intensifies with success - Photo Credit: Getty Images
After taking home the gold at the 2028 Olympic Games, Novak Djokovic has made hints that he may retire. Carlos Alcaraz acknowledges, however, that he is aiming for the medal.
At the age of 38, the 24-time Grand Slam champion has accomplished everything that can be accomplished on a tennis court and is still regarded as one of the top players on the ATP Tour. However, Alcaraz, 22, and Jannik Sinner have both stolen his throne. These two have combined to win the last eight Grand Slams available. When Djokovic won the US Open two years ago, he was the last person outside of this combination to experience triumph. However, he did add Olympic gold to his collection when he defeated Alcaraz 7-6, 7-6 in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
Djokovic's career is coming to an end as a result of injuries. However, the Serb acknowledges that keeping his gold medal in Los Angeles for three years is inspiring and would be a great spot to hang up his racket. The only problem is that Alcaraz wants to be saved.
When asked about retiring, Djokovic responded, "Since I have fulfilled absolutely all imaginable ambitions, I said about the 2028 Olympics because I wanted to play for so many more years." "Therefore, it would be fantastic to represent Serbia at the Olympic Games."
"It is interesting when we talk about these accomplishments and the Olympics that stand out and redemption," Djokovic added in June.
"The 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles are the one notion that keeps me motivated. competing in Grand Slams and for the national team. However, the Olympics are more important than even the Grand Slams.
Although Djokovic appears to be driven by the prospect of earning a second gold medal in Los Angeles, one of the top players in men's tennis may try to make amends. When asked about his immediate objectives earlier this month, Alcaraz referred to LA 2028 and some validation.
"I intend to pursue the Grand Slams. My objective would be to win as many Grand Slams as I could. Alcaraz told Mundo Deportivo, "Or I could say winning an Olympic gold medal as well."
He was also questioned about his desire to outperform Djokovic. "I can say that we are on the right track," Alcaraz retorted. Six Grand Slam victories are amazing and indicate that we are doing something correctly.
It is time to continue now. to continue rowing in the same course. to continue working and training in the same or improved manner. The future is unknown. It is not certain. In a few years, we will assess our progress.
"There have been legendary players and amazing players. Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Roger Federer are at the top of the rankings. Being at that level would be amazing. It is accurate. Although I am not even near yet, it inspires me and advances my profession.
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