Portugal's journey in UEFA Euro 2024 has been electrifying, driven by a stellar lineup featuring the iconic Cristiano Ronaldo alongside a blend of seasoned stars and emerging talents. Their campaign has been marked by impressive performances on both ends of the pitch, with Ronaldo's leadership and goal-scoring prowess shining through crucial moments. The team's solid defense and dynamic attacking play have secured vital wins in challenging group stage encounters, showcasing their resilience and tactical acumen. As Portugal advances, fans anticipate more captivating displays as they pursue glory in this prestigious tournament.
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% of women who experienced violence from partner during their life:

🇧🇩 Bangladesh: 50%
🇦🇫 Afghanistan: 46%
🇨🇦 Canada: 44.1%
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia: 43%
🇮🇳 India: 35%
🇹🇷 Turkey: 32%
🇪🇬 Egypt: 30%
🇨🇴 Colombia: 30%
🇵🇰 Pakistan: 29%
🇲🇩 Moldova: 27%
🇦🇷 Argentina: 27%
🇺🇸 USA: 26%
🇱🇻 Latvia: 25%
🇬🇧 UK: 24%
🇲🇽 Mexico: 24%
🇳🇬 Nigeria: 24%
🇿🇦 South Africa: 24%
🇦🇺 Australia: 23%
🇧🇷 Brazil: 23%
🇫🇮 Finland: 23%
🇩🇰 Denmark: 23%
🇫🇷 France: 22%
🇨🇿 Czechia: 22%
🇧🇪 Belgium: 22%
🇮🇩 Indonesia: 22%
🇸🇪 Sweden: 21%
🇳🇱 Netherlands: 21%
🇩🇪 Germany: 21%
🇯🇵 Japan: 20%
🇳🇴 Norway: 20%
🇭🇺 Hungary: 19%
🇧🇬 Bulgaria: 19%
🇨🇳 China: 19%
🇺🇦 Ukraine: 18%
🇸🇮 Slovenia: 18%
🇷🇴 Romania: 18%
🇵🇹 Portugal: 18%
🇮🇹 Italy: 16%
🇮🇪 Ireland: 16%
🇪🇸 Spain: 15%
🇦🇹 Austria: 15%
🇵🇱 Poland: 13%
🇭🇷 Croatia: 13%
🇨🇭 Switzerland: 12%
🇸🇬 Singapore: 11%
🇬🇪 Georgia: 10%
🇦🇲 Armenia: 10%

Note: the percentage of women who have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an partner at some time in their life.

Ronaldo-Messi to face each other in Saudi

Cristiano Ronaldo left Europe and moved to his new club Al-Nassr FC in Saudi Arabia. On the other hand, Lionel Messi is on the verge of renewing his agreement with French superpower Paris Saint Germain (PSG).

Even if the two superstars are on two different continents, they may meet each other very soon. And how is that possible? The only ways are friendlies and PSG could face a team made up of selected players from Al Nasr and Al Hilal SFC in a friendly match this January.

Last month, Messi won the World Cup for the first time in his Argentine jersey in Qatar. The 35-year-old play-maker also won the Golden Ball for the second time as the only footballer, breaking the record as the player of the greatest show on the earth.

Messi's long-time rival Ronaldo's Portugal slammed out of the World Cup quarter-finals in a battle of the greatest footballers of all time. CR7 gave an explosive interview before the start of the football tournament. As a result, he had to leave Manchester United by mutual consent. After being without a club for more than a month, the 37-year-old winger recently moved to Al-Nassr FC as a free agent.

Since Messi and Ronaldo are in Europe and Asia respectively, there are fears that they will not be able to see the contest between them on the field. Many football fans become emotional. But the international media has brought good news for them. Messi and Ronaldo can encounter each other in the Riyadh Season Cup at the end of this month.

Initially, Ligue One champions PSG had planned to go to Saudi Arabia last year. Parisians are contractually obligated to visit, even though it has been put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic. As a result, the Parc des Princes club will have to go to play in Saudi this year. Spanish media Marca reported on Tuesday that Messi will fly with the team to Saudi Arabia to play a friendly match.

According to Australian media outlet Fox Sports, according to the deal, PSG will face a team made up of footballers from Al Nassr FC and Al Hilal SFC. In that case, Cristiano Ronaldo has a strong possibility to take the field against Neymar Jr. and Kylian Mbappe alongside Lionel Messi.

It is assumed that the friendly match will be played on January 19th, 2023 as PSG has no other matches for two weeks between January 16th and 30th this year.

Morocco made history by becoming the fourth African side to qualify for the quarterfinal of the FIFA World Cup after it beat Spain in the round of 16 in a penalty shootout on Tuesday.

The Moroccan side follows Cameroon (1990), Senegal (2002), and Ghana (2010) to enter the last eight of the biggest footballing spectacle in the world. Managed by Walid Regragui, Morocco did not just stop here.

In a thrilling encounter against Portugal tonight, Morocco won 1-0 against Portugal to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup 2022 - the FIRST African team ever to reach the semis of the World Cup!

Till now, Morocco has conceded only one goal in this tournament, and that too was an own goal. So far Moroccos has been rock-solid at the back, with just one goal conceded, in the group stage.

From a tough group, they beat 2018 semifinalist Belgium 2-0 and drew against one time World Cup winner Spain.

Its win over the 2010 champion was also the first by an African nation through a penalty shootout in the World Cup.

Back in 1970, they were the first African team to earn a point on the World Cup stage. Then in 1986, also the first African team to reach the knockouts. Now in 2022, Morocco is the first African team to reach the semifinals!

Morocco 1-0 Portugal: Youssef En-Nesyri scores winner as Cristiano Ronaldo exits World Cup

Morocco becomes the first African nation to reach the World Cup semi-finals with a glorious win over Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal. Youssef En-Neysri beat Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa with a cross for the winner from a header, Ronaldo was a second-half substitute but could not change their fate.

Striker En-Nesyri served on a mistake from Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa to head home the major strike for not only Walid Regragui's side- but the entire African mainland.

Not even the 51st-minute introduction to the field of Cristiano Ronaldo could help Portugal - who was once again left on the bench by his manager Fernando Santos. As Bruno Fernandes hit the crossbar while Goncalo Ramos and Bernardo Silva could not make it to the target from fair positions.

Late on, Morocco utilized the heroic saves from goalkeeper Bono who saved shots of Joao Felix and Ronaldo while Pepe missed a sitter at the very end of eight-minute stoppage time. Also in that time, dramas are seen as the crowd saw substitute striker Walid Cheddira was sent off for two quickfire yellow cards by the referee - turning into a red.

The full-time whoosh sparked triumphant scenes from the Morocco players and their thousands of sympathizers in the daises - while Ronaldo instantly left off the pitch in tears in what is likely to be his last World Cup match.

Morocco proceeds to the World Cup semi-final which will take place on Wednesday, December 14, with kick-off at 7 pm GMT. The African side will face the winner of England and France's quarter-final, which kicks off at 7 pm on Saturday night.