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Here are some recent news articles about Portugal and the World Cup:
Portugal's World Cup Journey
- Portugal's World Cup campaign ended in disappointment as they were eliminated from the tournament after a 1-0 loss to Belgium in the Round of 16. (Source: ESPN)
- Portugal's coach, Fernando Santos, praised his team's performance despite the loss, saying they had a "great tournament" and were "very proud" of their achievement. (Source: BBC Sport)
Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup
- Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in five World Cups, netting a penalty in Portugal's 3-2 win over Ghana in their Group H opener. (Source: The Guardian)
- Ronaldo's World Cup campaign was marked by controversy, including a heated exchange with the referee in Portugal's match against Uruguay. (Source: Sky Sports)
Portugal's Squad
- Portugal's squad for the World Cup included several experienced players, including goalkeeper Rui Patrício, defender Pepe, and midfielder João Moutinho. (Source: Goal.com)
- The team also featured several young players, including forward Gonçalo Guedes and midfielder Bruno Fernandes. (Source: ESPN)
Portugal's Group Stage
- Portugal finished second in Group H, behind Uruguay and ahead of Spain and Morocco. (Source: FIFA.com)
- Portugal's 3-2 win over Ghana was their only victory in the group stage, with their other two matches ending in draws. (Source: BBC Sport)
Portugal's Future
- Despite their World Cup elimination, Portugal's coach, Fernando Santos, is optimistic about the team's future, saying they have a "great generation" of players. (Source: UEFA.com)
- The Portuguese Football Federation has announced plans to invest in youth development and infrastructure to help the team improve their performance in future tournaments. (Source: Goal.com)
I hope these articles provide some interesting news about Portugal and the World Cup!