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Ranked! The 100 best football managers of all time
By Chris Flanagan published
RANKED! The 100 best football managers of all time, ever: it's time to honour the best tacticians, tinkermen and master motivators in the history of the game. Buckle up...
Euro 2020: Should Cristiano Ronaldo be in Portugal's starting XI?
By Marcus Alves last updated
Cristiano Ronaldo may be on the verge of international immortality for Portugal, but not everyone thinks the 36-year-old should be in Fernando Santos’ team this summer. Here’s why they’re uttering the unthinkable back home...
Rui Patricio: Portugal still believe after Iceland draw
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Fernando Santos Iceland held them to a draw in their Euro 2016 opener but goalkeeper Rui Patricio insists Portugal have no problems with their confidence.
Santos not worried about Ronaldo form
By FourFourTwo Staff last updated
Fernando Santos Portugal coach Fernando Santos has backed Cristiano Ronaldo to star for Real Madrid in El Clasico, despite the striker's perceived form slump.
'You do not always win by playing prettily' - Santos unconcerned by dour Portugal
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Nani Ricardo Quaresma's header was just the second shot on target in Portugal's win over Croatia, but the result is Fernando Santos' priority.
Cristiano Ronaldo undervalued in Portugal - Fernando Santos
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Fernando Santos Despite leading Portugal in caps and goals, Fernando Santos says Cristiano Ronaldo is not valued highly enough in his homeland.
Santos accepts blame for Portugal loss
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Fernando Santos Fernando Santos shouldered the blame for Portugal's comprehensive defeat to Netherlands on Monday.
Fernando Santos: Ronaldo selfish in a good way
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Fernando Santos Fernando Santos has admitted Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo is selfish, but believes his attitude only benefits the team.
Confederations Cup Diary: Transfer talk gets Santos laughing and why you should never lose a Mexico 'rondo'
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Fernando Santos Confederations Cup day 11 features a bizarre Mexico training punishment and Fernando Santos finding transfer speculation a bit too amusing.
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