FIFA World Cup 2018: Ronaldo vs Suarez takes focus as Uruguay face Portugal
Football | June 29, 2018 13:54 ISTUruguay won its group with shutout victories in its first three games. Portugal's path to second place in its group was more tenuous.
Uruguay won its group with shutout victories in its first three games. Portugal's path to second place in its group was more tenuous.
While many fans look at the encounter as Real Madrid's Ronaldo vs FC Barcelona's Luis Suarez, this the first time it will happen on the biggest stage in soccer and with a spot in the quarterfinals at stake.
Morocco lost 1-0 for the second straight Group B match and is out of contention for a spot in the next round.
Five-time World Player of the Year Ronaldo grabbed a hat-trick as European champions Portugal snatched a 3-3 draw against Spain in a heavyweight showdown in Sochi.
While Team India chinaman Kuldeep Yadav is banking on Brazil to clinch the World Cup this year, boxer Akhil Kumar and golfer Rahil Gangjee want Ronaldo's Portugal to surprise everyone.
Spain, the 2010 World Cup champion, dominated much of the match but were unable to contain Ronaldo.
Portugal's system is built on a solid defence with relatively few goalscoring chances being created, in the hope that Ronaldo will need just half a chance to score.
Spain beat Portugal at the 2010 World Cup, and again in the semifinals of the 2012 European Championship, going on to win the tournament both times.
The five-time world player of the year is leading a squad that broke through to win its first major title at the 2016 European Championship.
Portugal will begin their World Cup campaign against Iberian rival Spain on June 15 in Sochi.
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Ronaldo joined Portugal later than the other players because of the Champions League final.
The Manchester City defender's career has been blighted by injuries, but he appeared fit ahead of the pre-World Cup friendly at the King Baudouin stadium.
Spain, Portugal, Iran and Morocco are the part of Group B in FIFA World Cup 2018.
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