Fernando Santos

Euro 2020: Portugal defender Pepe urges teammates to be 'tighter and more solid' against France

A 4-2 defeat by Germany in Munich left Portugal third in a tough group that also includes Hungary, and needing to avoid defeat against France in Budapest to be sure of making the knockout phase.

Euro 2020: Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo ready for 'perfect' opportunity to play at packed stadium against Hungary

At 36 years old, Ronaldo is set take the field in front of 68,000 fans in the Hungarian capital on Tuesday in what should be Portugal's simplest match in a tough Group F alongside Germany and world champions France.

Euro 2020: Cristiano Ronaldo backed by talented youngsters in squad as Portugal aim for second successive title

The defending champions are bringing one of their most talented teams in years to Euro 2020, loaded with players who can support Ronaldo and make Portugal a contender again.

Euro 2020: Uncapped Pedro Goncalves called up by holders Portugal in 26-man squad

The reigning champions will be led by Cristiano Ronaldo, who is just six goals short of Iranian Ali Daei's all-time international record of 103 goals and level with Michel Platini's record mark of nine European Championship strikes.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Portugal coach Fernando Santos says 'not possible' Cristiano Ronaldo goal ruled out

Without VAR or goalline technology in use, officials decided that Serbia defender Stefan Mitrovic had cleared even though images appeared to show the ball had crossed the line.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: Netherlands beaten by Turkey, France held by Ukraine, Belgium cruise past Wales

The defeat was a dreadful start to the campaign for the Netherlands, who failed to qualify for either Euro 2016 or the 2018 World Cup, but are one of the fancied sides ahead of the delayed Euro 2020 finals this year.

Cristiano Ronaldo's spirits high despite Juventus setbacks, says Portugal coach Fernando Santos

Ronaldo has been under fire in Italy after Juve's Champions League last-16 exit to Porto and the weekend defeat by Benevento which left them 10 points behind Serie A leaders Inter Milan.

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo fit for Andorra friendly after Lazio niggle, says Fernando Santos

Ronaldo, 35, who limped off with 15 minutes to play of Sunday's fixture in Rome, could also feature against France on Saturday and Tuesday's trip to Croatia in the Nations League.

UEFA Nations League: Portugal coach Fernando Santos doubtful of Cristiano Ronaldo's availability for Croatia clash

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner has not played since early August when Juventus were knocked out of the Champions League by Lyon.

UEFA Nations League: 'Football genius' Cristiano Ronaldo scores hat-trick to send Portugal into final after VAR confusion

Portugal manager Fernando Santos hailed Cristiano Ronaldo a "football genius" after his 53rd career hat-trick sent Portugal into the final of the Nations League on home soil in Porto with a 3-1 win over Switzerland.