Martinez attributes Ronaldo's reaction to provocation from opposition players. Martinez said, "I saw that Cristiano's reaction was a reaction to provocation. And it was a provocation that started at the beginning of the game, every time Cristiano was in the box with their defenders...'

Bruno Fernandes was in fine form for Portugal on Sunday, scoring a hat-trick in their 9-1 win over Armenia to book their place at next summer's World Cup

FOOTBALL fans are convinced that Portugal are a better team without Cristiano Ronaldo after their demolition of Armenia on Sunday. Portugal were without Ronaldo after he received a red card for

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was in sensational form as Portugal secured their spot in the World Cup next summer.Dazzling displayFernandes has not quite reached his sparkling best for

Bruno Fernandes and Joao Neves hat-tricks helped a Cristiano Ronaldo-less Portugal qualify for the 2026 World Cup with an emphatic 9-1 win over Armenia

Manchester United's finest are currently away on intentional duty with a clash against Everton the next task on Ruben Amorim's agenda

Ronaldo lost his cool as Portugal tried to mount a comeback against Ireland on Thursday. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner let frustration get the better of him and elbowed a defender in the back, earning a red card that forced Portugal to play the final 30 minutes of the match with 10 men.

Bruno Fernandes and Joao Neves hat-tricks helped a Cristiano Ronaldo-less Portugal qualify for the 2026 World Cup with an emphatic 9-1 win over Armenia

Cristiano Ronaldo was dismissed during Portugal’s 2–0 loss to the Republic of Ireland after striking an opponent with his elbow. The forward, who had insisted before the match that he would be on his best behaviour following warnings from Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson,