Portugal

Nearly 70000 international students were enrolled at Portuguese higher education institutions in the 2021/22 academic year, Statistics Portugal, ...

The same notes that most of the international students in Portugal are from Latin America and the Caribbean compared to other OECD and partner countries. It is the second largest city in Portugal and the capital of the Porto District,” StudentsGoGlobal said. Reports show that the number of international students in Portugal has increased since 2014 when the International Student Statute was adopted.

RAMSTEIN, Germany – Portugal and Romania are the Allies lined up to take over Baltic Air Policing duties safeguarding and protecting Allies air space and ...

The recently appointed Portugal boss Roberto Martinez has had to face plenty of questions over whether Cristiano Ronaldo will remain as captain and has ...

What surprised me a lot was the degree of commitment to the selection. "It depends a lot on the last three training sessions. May we be better than the sum of our individualities." [ former Belgium manager](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/belgium-football-team) succeeded [Fernando Santos](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fernando-santos) as manager after the latter stepped down in the wake of disappointment at the [Qatar](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/qatar) [World Cup ](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/world-cup-2022?service=responsive)late last year. "From there it is important that we focus on tomorrow's game. Cristiano Ronaldo, Rui Patrício and Bernardo will be the captains. [HAVE YOUR SAY!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/cristiano-ronaldo-martinez-portugal-captaincy-29534835#comments-wrapper)Should Ronaldo have been named Portugal's only captain? [Five-time Ballon d'Or winner](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/ballon-dor) Ronaldo was the skipper under Santos, though eyebrows were raised recently when central defender Pepe served as Portugal's voting representative at the FIFA Best Awards, a role usually left for the captain. Martinez refused to be drawn into commenting whether his first game at the helm will see a line-up similar to the one that was dumped out of the World Cup at the hands of Morocco in December. [Portugal national team](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/portugal-football-team) boss [Roberto Martinez](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/roberto-martinez) has managed to side-step the pressure that was on him to appoint [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/cristiano-ronaldo) as the captain under his watch. "At the moment, the players with the most experience will be the ones who will captain the Selection. One of Martinez's biggest decisions in the opening exchanges of his reign has been what to do in regards to the captain's armband.

Ronaldo has 197 caps for Portugal · Overtakes Bader Al-Mutawa · No plans to stop after setting a new record.

[country coming from the bench against Morocco](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/morocco-inspire-the-world-portugal-expense-winners-losers-ratings-cristiano-ronaldo/blt53a96aa2376fe2da) in the 2022 World Cup quarter-finals. "I want to become the most-capped player in history. I still want to be called up very often." [five appearances at the European Championship finals](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/portugal-ronaldo-play-five-european-championship-finals/1w3l1wnz9gjux1a2yv7ujdh5md) - both leading totals in the history of the men's game. [MUST READ: Inside the mind of Emi Martinez](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/world-cup-winner-emi-martinez-chaos-qatar-penalties-completing-football-messi/bltd426f476b0075b8c) [TOP STORY: Ronaldo reflects on his Man Utd misery](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/cristiano-ronaldo-i-have-no-problem-admitting-that-my-play-soured-man-utd-during-difficult-phase/blt3d8d0568002c6c23)

The Roberto Martínez era begins for Portugal as they kick off their Euro 2024 qualification campaign against lowly Liechtenstein in Lisbon on Thursday.

Portugal has qualified for all 12 major tournaments this century and should have little trouble keeping that record. Indeed, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner, who is the all-time international leading goalscorer with 118 goals, has been called up by Roberto Martinez, and could feature in this game as he looks to break the record of most appearances in the international circuit, currently sitting on 196 caps. Given his relatively fruitless work with Belgium's golden generation, Martinez certainly has big shoes to fill in, and prove naysayers wrong.

Portugal vs Liechtenstein, Euro Qualifiers Live Updates: Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the player with the most appearances with a national team in men's ...

First player to score 800 career goals ; Sporting CP, 31, 5 ; Manchester United, 346, 145 ; Real Madrid, 438, 450 ; Juventus, 134, 101 ...

With over 800 career goals and counting, Ronaldo is undoubtedly one of the most lethal marksmen in the history of football. In a career spanning more than two decades, the Portuguese superstar has broken numerous records to claim his place amongst the game's legends. He is the all-time record international goalscorer with 118 strikes, and also boasts of being the all-time leading scorer in the Uefa Champions League (140).

Cristiano Ronaldo remains part of Portugal's squad at 38 years of age, but is the iconic forward still captain of his country under Roberto Martinez?

They will be the team captains.” Ex-Belgium boss Martinez is now calling the shots, with The Portuguese have made a change in their dugout following a disappointing quarter-final defeat to Morocco at the 2022 World Cup, with Euro 2016-winning coach Fernando Santos bringing his eight-year reign to a close.

First player to score 800 career goals ; Sporting CP, 31, 5 ; Manchester United, 346, 145 ; Real Madrid, 438, 450 ; Juventus, 134, 101 ...

With over 800 career goals and counting, Ronaldo is undoubtedly one of the most lethal marksmen in the history of football. In a career spanning more than two decades, the Portuguese superstar has broken numerous records to claim his place amongst the game's legends. He is the all-time record international goalscorer with 118 strikes, and also boasts of being the all-time leading scorer in the Uefa Champions League (140).

The Roberto Martínez era begins for Portugal as they begin their Euro 2024 qualification campaign against lowly Liechtenstein in Lisbon on Thursday.

Indeed, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner, who is the all-time international leading goalscorer with 118 goals, has been called up by Roberto Martinez, and could feature in this game as he looks to break the record of most appearances in the international circuit, currently sitting on 196 caps. Portugal has qualified for all 12 major tournaments this century and should have little trouble keeping that record. Given his relatively fruitless work with Belgium's golden generation, Martinez certainly has big shoes to fill in, and prove naysayers wrong.

Portugal enjoyed a routine victory over Liechtenstein in their opening Euro 2024 qualifying match on Thursday. Cristiano Ronaldo was under the spotlight as ...

[Cristiano Ronaldo](https://www.marca.com/en/football/cristiano-ronaldo.html) was under the spotlight as he was making his record 197th international appearance, a figure more than any other player in history. [Euro 2024 qualifying](https://www.marca.com/en/football/2023/03/23/641caaf922601d93798b460d.html) match on Thursday. - CR7.

The Portuguese superstar hit another landmark with his goal against Liechtenstein in Euro 2024 qualifying on Thursday.

Bernardo Silva and Joao Cancelo were also on target for the hosts to make it a comfortable victory and hand new manager Roberto Martinez all three points in his first game in charge. Ronaldo's first came from the penalty spot, and his second was a fiercely-struck free-kick that was too hot for the goalkeeper to handle. [becoming the most-capped men's player in history](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/cristiano-ronaldo-most-capped-men-s-player-in-history-portugal-star-eyes-another-international-record/blt59f9aa2332496873).

Cristiano Ronaldo, who turned 38 last month, won his 197th cap against Liechtenstein, surpassing Kuwaits Bader Al-Mutawa, as he returned to the Portugal ...

However, the 20-year-old Hojlund bundled home a header from close range in the 82nd minute to put his side back in front and then rifled home a stoppage-time shot to complete his hat-trick in his third international appearance, wrapping up the three points for Denmark. Ronaldo, who turned 38 last month, tucked in a penalty after Cancelo had been brought down before his rasping free-kick in the 63rd minute extended his record for the most goals in international football to 120. Cristiano Ronaldo tucked away a penalty and slammed home a free-kick as he set a new record for the most international caps in Portugal's 4-0 win over Liechtenstein in their opening Euro 2024 qualifier.

Get a report of the Portugal vs. Liechtenstein 2024 European Championship Qualifying, Group Stage football match.

"It was an obvious next step from the attitude and the work we did in training. "It's a new cycle. Proud to be the most capped player ever." [World Cup](/soccer/league/_/name/FIFA.WORLD) in [Qatar](/soccer/team?id=4398) where they lost in the quarterfinals to [Morocco](/soccer/team?id=2869). [Bader Al-Mutawa](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/150911/Bader-Al-Mutawa), with a double as he returned to the starting lineup for their Group J qualifier at the Jose Alvalade Stadium. [Cristiano Ronaldo](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/22774/Cristiano-Ronaldo) tucked away a penalty and slammed home a free kick as he set a [new record for the most international caps](/soccer/portugal-por/story/4907543/portugal-cristiano-ronaldo-breaks-all-time-mens-international-cap-record) in [Portugal](/soccer/team?id=482)'s 4-0 win over Liechtenstein in their opening Euro 2024 qualifier on Thursday.

The 38-year-old, who plays for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, made his 197th appearance for his country in their Euro 2024 qualifier against Lichtenstein. Ronaldo ...

He has once again proven just how clinical he is on the international stage, with his quality showing little sign of diminishing. The footballing legend now has scored 712 goals for club and country during his career, with 120 of those coming for Portugal. The strike also means he has scored for his country in each of the last 20 years, a phenomenal achievement.

Portugal 4-0 Liechtenstein match report. Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice in the Euro 2024 qualifiers.

“Today with what we wanted to do and the players we wanted to see, we decided this was the best structure. Cancelo had 116 touches, the most of any player on the pitch, and terrorised Liechtenstein's fragile defence from start to finish. “I did that for seven years in the Premier League and six years with Belgium. João Cancelo was seeing plenty of the ball and opened the scoring in the 8th minute. With Portugal’s squad far superior to all the other nations in Group J, it’s extremely unlikely that Martínez will have any problems getting Portugal to the 2024 UEFA European Championship. João Palhinha anchored the midfield with Bruno Fernandes playing a supporting role.

A Cristiano Ronaldo brace, as well as goals from Joao Cancelo and Bernardo Silva, gave Portugal an easy win over Liechtenstein to open Euro 2024 qualifying.

Ronaldo provided the third, tucking a penalty into the bottom corner after Joao Cancelo was tripped inside the box. The captain added the fourth after an hour, blasting a free-kick off Buchel's palms and into the top corner, to round off a near-perfect start to his side's qualifying campaign. They grabbed a second shortly after the half, Bernardo Silva lashing a shot through a crowd of bodies and past a helpless Buchel.

With over 800 career goals and counting, Ronaldo is undoubtedly one of the most lethal marksmen in the history of football. He is the all-time record ...

With over 800 career goals and counting, Ronaldo is undoubtedly one of the most lethal marksmen in the history of football. In a career spanning more than two decades, the Portuguese superstar has broken numerous records to claim his place amongst the game's legends. He is the all-time record international goalscorer with 118 strikes, and also boasts of being the all-time leading scorer in the Uefa Champions League (140).

Cristiano Ronaldo broke the all-time record for men's international caps with his 197th appearance for Portugal on Thursday.

- Hervé Renard will reportedly coach France women's team at 2023 World CupHas 'Ted Lasso' hurt soccer in U.S.? In addition to holding the all-time record for men's international caps, Ronaldo also holds the record for most goals scored in senior international play (118) and most consecutive senior international seasons scoring a goal (22). Meanwhile, Ronaldo can increase the gap between him and Al-Mutawa when Portugal play [Luxembourg](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/luxembourg-men-team) on Sunday. [Bader Al-Mutawa](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/bader-al-mutwa-player) previously held the record with 196 international appearances for [Kuwait](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/kuwait-men-team). - Cristiano Ronaldo says he's 'a better man' after woes at Man United, World Cup 2022Folarin Balogun joining USMNT? [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/cristiano-ronaldo-player) broke the all-time record for men's international caps with his 197th appearance for [Portugal](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/portugal-men-team) in its [Euro 2024](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/euro-cup) qualifier against [Liechtenstein](https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/liechtenstein-men-team) on Thursday.

Get a report of the Portugal vs. Liechtenstein 2024 European Championship Qualifying, Group Stage football match.

"It was an obvious next step from the attitude and the work we did in training. "It's a new cycle. Proud to be the most capped player ever." [World Cup](/football/league/_/name/FIFA.WORLD) in [Qatar](/football/team?id=4398) where they lost in the quarterfinals to [Morocco](/football/team?id=2869). [Bader Al-Mutawa](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/150911/Bader-Al-Mutawa), with a double as he returned to the starting lineup for their Group J qualifier at the Jose Alvalade Stadium. [Cristiano Ronaldo](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/22774/Cristiano-Ronaldo) tucked away a penalty and slammed home a free kick as he set a [new record for the most international caps](/football/portugal-por/story/4907543/portugal-cristiano-ronaldo-breaks-all-time-mens-international-cap-record) in [Portugal](/football/team?id=482)'s 4-0 win over Liechtenstein in their opening Euro 2024 qualifier on Thursday.

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the most capped men's player in international football after making his 197th Portugal appearance on Thursday.

He scored his first international goal during a Euro 2004 group stage game against Greece 10 months later. Ronaldo appeared as a substitute in both of his side's knockout matches. [Benfica](/soccer/team?id=1929) striker [Goncalo Ramos](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/288896/Goncalo-Ramos), scored a hat trick in their 6-1 win over [Switzerland](/soccer/team?id=475) in the round of 16.

A Cristiano Ronaldo brace, as well as goals from Joao Cancelo and Bernardo Silva, gave Portugal an easy win over Liechtenstein to open Euro 2024 qualifying.

Ronaldo provided the third, tucking a penalty into the bottom corner after Joao Cancelo was tripped inside the box. The captain added the fourth after an hour, blasting a free-kick off Buchel's palms and into the top corner, to round off a near-perfect start to his side's qualifying campaign. They grabbed a second shortly after the half, Bernardo Silva lashing a shot through a crowd of bodies and past a helpless Buchel.

Ronaldo has 197 caps for Portugal · Overtakes Bader Al-Mutawa · No plans to stop after setting a new record.

[country coming from the bench against Morocco](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/morocco-inspire-the-world-portugal-expense-winners-losers-ratings-cristiano-ronaldo/blt53a96aa2376fe2da) in the 2022 World Cup quarter-finals. "I want to become the most-capped player in history. I still want to be called up very often." [five appearances at the European Championship finals](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/portugal-ronaldo-play-five-european-championship-finals/1w3l1wnz9gjux1a2yv7ujdh5md) - both leading totals in the history of the men's game. [MUST READ: Inside the mind of Emi Martinez](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/world-cup-winner-emi-martinez-chaos-qatar-penalties-completing-football-messi/bltd426f476b0075b8c) [TOP STORY: Ronaldo reflects on his Man Utd misery](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/cristiano-ronaldo-i-have-no-problem-admitting-that-my-play-soured-man-utd-during-difficult-phase/blt3d8d0568002c6c23)

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the most-capped player in men's international soccer.

Cristiano has that: A lot of experience and a lot of commitment to the national team.” He also set up Bernardo Silva’s close-range goal in the 47th and the penalty that Ronaldo converted for the third goal. “To be in the national team, you have to be committed,” Martínez said of Ronaldo. I am very proud of the result.” He had said his return to the national team was in doubt after the World Cup, but eventually decided it was not time “to throw in the towel.” Ronaldo converted a penalty kick and scored off a free kick while making his 197th appearance with the national team.

Get a report of the Portugal vs. Liechtenstein 2024 European Championship Qualifying, Group Stage football match.

"It was an obvious next step from the attitude and the work we did in training. "It's a new cycle. Proud to be the most capped player ever." [World Cup](/soccer/league/_/name/FIFA.WORLD) in [Qatar](/soccer/team?id=4398) where they lost in the quarterfinals to [Morocco](/soccer/team?id=2869). [Bader Al-Mutawa](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/150911/Bader-Al-Mutawa), with a double as he returned to the starting lineup for their Group J qualifier at the Jose Alvalade Stadium. [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/22774/Cristiano-Ronaldo) tucked away a penalty and slammed home a free kick as he set a [new record for the most international caps](/soccer/portugal-por/story/4907543/portugal-cristiano-ronaldo-breaks-all-time-mens-international-cap-record) in [Portugal](/soccer/team?id=482)'s 4-0 win over Liechtenstein in their opening Euro 2024 qualifier on Thursday.

Cristiano Ronaldo captained Portugal to a 4-0 triumph against Liechtenstein in Lisbon on Thursday night to get new manager Roberto Martinez off to a winning ...

But not only tomorrow, I would like to have a lot of matches in the future." "Cristiano is a player who is completely committed to the national team," said Martinez when asked about Ronaldo's future. Martinez was asked whether Ronaldo was part of his long-term plans, as the veteran turned 38 last month. He has scored 120 for Portugal, making him the leading scorer in the history of men's international football. [Al-Nassr](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/al-nassr-fc) in January, captained Portugal against Liechtenstein. Ronaldo also became the first player to score 100 competitive international goals with his brilliant brace in Lisbon. To add further context to Ronaldo's achievement, Sergio Ramos is the second-most capped European men's footballer with 180 senior outings for Spain. He said, "Records are always positive, it’s my motivation and as you know, I like to break records. Ronaldo was asked about his desire to break records ahead of Thursday night's game. It was [his 197th senior game](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/breaking-cristiano-ronaldo-portugal-record-29535314) for his country - becoming the most capped player in men's international football. Since then, the goals have flowed for Ronaldo. They famously also lost the final to Greece.

Cristiano Ronaldo, who turned 38 last month, won his 197th cap against Liechtenstein, surpassing Kuwaits Bader Al-Mutawa, as he returned to the Portugal ...

However, the 20-year-old Hojlund bundled home a header from close range in the 82nd minute to put his side back in front and then rifled home a stoppage-time shot to complete his hat-trick in his third international appearance, wrapping up the three points for Denmark. Ronaldo, who turned 38 last month, tucked in a penalty after Cancelo had been brought down before his rasping free-kick in the 63rd minute extended his record for the most goals in international football to 120. Cristiano Ronaldo tucked away a penalty and slammed home a free-kick as he set a new record for the most international caps in Portugal's 4-0 win over Liechtenstein in their opening Euro 2024 qualifier.

Prior to heading to Guimaraes, Maryland's players and staff embarked on a morning walk led of course by head coach Sasho Cirovski, who, in a surprise to no one ...

But, group by group, the Terps arrived in Porto ready for their next adventure. Then, a collective exhale was had when the Terps finally closed out a 67-65 win. The Terps set off on their journey on Thursday afternoon with an early evening flight from Dulles to Lisbon with a connecting flight to the squad's first destination, Porto.

Cristiano Ronaldo perhaps should have been awarded a hat-trick in Portugal's 4-0 win over Liechtenstein on Thursday.Ronaldo was making a record 197t.

“It was an obvious next step from the attitude and the work we did in training. Neither the referee nor his assistants managed to see the touch off Ronaldo and Cancelo was awarded with the goal. But the 38-year-old was in no doubt as to who got the final touch and he ran away in celebration with his hand held aloft, claiming the goal.

His KTM-backed GasGas Factory Racing Tech3 team said Espargaro was conscious but had suffered back and chest trauma and been transferred to hospital in Faro for ...

March 24 (Reuters) - Spanish MotoGP rider Pol Espargaro was taken to hospital on Friday after a big crash in practice for the season-opening race in Portugal. His KTM-backed GasGas Factory Racing Tech3 team said Espargaro was conscious but had suffered back and chest trauma and been transferred to hospital in Faro for further examination. Pol Espargaro taken to hospital after big crash in Portugal

The Roberto Martínez era begins for Portugal as they begin their Euro 2024 qualification campaign against lowly Liechtenstein in Lisbon on Thursday.

Indeed, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner, who is the all-time international leading goalscorer with 118 goals, has been called up by Roberto Martinez, and could feature in this game as he looks to break the record of most appearances in the international circuit, currently sitting on 196 caps. Portugal has qualified for all 12 major tournaments this century and should have little trouble keeping that record. Given his relatively fruitless work with Belgium's golden generation, Martinez certainly has big shoes to fill in, and prove naysayers wrong.

Cristiano Ronaldo became the most-capped men's international player of all time during Portugal's clash with Liechtenstein.

But not only tomorrow (Thursday), I would like to have a lot of matches in the future." Meanwhile, new Portugal boss Martinez said: "I look for commitment. "Records are my motivation.

MotoGP's doctor Angel Charte says Pol Espargaro is “neurologically fine” after being airlifted to hospital following a violent crash in FP2 for the Portuguese ...

[PlusPlusMotoGP ](/motogp/news/can-anyone-stop-changed-bagnaia-as-ducati-tightens-its-grip-on-motogp/10447342/) [PlusPlusMotoGP ](/motogp/news/why-a-difficult-2021-hasnt-broken-one-honda-motogp-aces-resolve/7338541/) “Cervically, he is perfectly fine.

A number of MotoGP riders have voiced their concerns about the safety of the Algarve International Circuit following Pol Espargaro's violent FP2 crash. Lewis ...

[PrimePrimeMotoGP ](/motogp/news/how-the-motogp-paddock-has-offered-refuge-to-suzukis-former-team/10420793/) [PrimePrimeMotoGP ](/motogp/news/the-other-suzuki-signing-that-could-transform-hondas-motogp-form/10424851/) Our job is to ride a MotoGP bike at 350km/h and to beat all these bastards. [PrimePrimeMotoGP ](/motogp/news/the-signs-that-motogps-japanese-powerhouses-are-changing-for-the-better/10441078/) [Marc Marquez](https://www.motorsport.com/driver/marc-marquez/17122/) said: “They need to put an air fence [there]. [PrimePrimeMotoGP ](/motogp/news/can-anyone-stop-changed-bagnaia-as-ducati-tightens-its-grip-on-motogp/10447508/) In safety commissions we make some opinions about what happened on Friday or in previous years. [Espargaro suffered a nasty highside going into Turn 10 late on in FP2](https://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/motogp-portuguese-gp-fp2/10448010/) and violently bounced through the gravel before hitting the barrier. It’s a dangerous place, we cannot wait for these things to happen [for changes to be made]. “It’s not my job to think of the dangerous places on track. “I think there the air fence is smaller or not even there. It was a heavy crash, but it was not as big as [it was] because when Pol arrived to the gravel he started to accelerate.

Simple Flying spoke with the flag carrier of Portugal's management about its fleet. TAP Air Portugal Airbus A321LR Photo: Markus Mainka/Shutterstock.

[The A321LR has proven to be a saving grace for airlines](https://simpleflying.com/airbus-a321lr-perfect-fit-aer-lingus/), especially in low seasons where it may be hard to have high load factors on a widebody. The same with Dulles - we started with an LR, which is much less risk-averse, and really allows us to grow the market. The aircraft brings 15% to 30% less fuel burn than aged models such as the TAP’s leadership notes that all these aspects relate back to the customer. One airline that puts the [narrowbody](https://simpleflying.com/tag/narrowbody/) to good use across the Atlantic is [TAP Air Portugal](https://simpleflying.com/tag/tap-air-portugal/). This factor is valuable because there are different strategies in network planning that relate to the firm’s operational structure, demands, frequency, and timing.

How to watch Portugal vs Liechtenstein in the EURO 2024 qualification stage from the UK, US, and India, as well as kick-off time and team news.

It remains to be seen if the former Real Madrid and Juventus star can make an impact for the national team under the new head coach. [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://www.goal.com/en/player/cristiano-ronaldo/1/h17s3qts1dz1zqjw19jazzkl) in his squad for the Euro 2024 qualifiers. ⚽️