Ronaldo Rules Portugal

ESPN FC

ESPN

Soccer, Sports

4.3 • 2.7K Ratings

🗓️ 6 September 2025

⏱️ 67 minutes

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The FC crew reacts to Portugal's 5-0 win vs Armenia and discuss Cristiano Ronaldo's place in the squad heading into the World Cup next year. Then, the guys break down England's 2-0 win vs Andorra and Thomas Tuchel's comments after the game. Plus, Craig Burley reacts to Luis Suárez's 6-game Leagues Cup suspension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:35.5	Welcome into the latest edition of ESPNFC.
0:37.4	I'm Dan Thomas joined by Craig Burley.
0:39.3	We'll kick things off in Europe.
0:40.7	World Cup qualifying Portugal in action against Armenia,
0:44.6	and it'll be a comfortable victory.
0:46.6	For Roberto Martinez, his side, Cristiana.
0:48.7	Renano scoring two, Jal Felix with a brace as well.
0:51.7	Cancelo with one.
0:53.0	All of those players actually,
0:54.5	applying their trade in the Saudi League, a very convincing victory for Portugal.
1:00.2	Nadia Manoa joins us as well, but as always with Portugal, there is one big talking point,
1:04.8	and that is Christiana Ronaldo, Craig Ful. Yes, it is.
1:08.2	No, I'm not.
1:08.6	Because when Roberto Martinez took over, you said this is the perfect opportunity
1:11.9	to move Ronaldo to one side. Who said that? You did. Yes, and I stand by that. That's what my
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