Portugal-Uruguay more than Ronaldo v Suarez, says Alves (Guardian)

Portugal's defender Bruno Alves attends a press conference at the team's base in Kratovo, outside Moscow, on June 28, 2018, during the Russia 2018 World Cup football tournament. / AFP PHOTO / Francisco LEONG

Portugal defender Bruno Alves said Saturday’s World Cup last-16 clash with Uruguay will be more than simply a battle between Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Suarez.

The European champions will face Uruguay in Sochi for a place in the quarter-finals after finishing as runners-up behind Spain in Group B.

Uruguay won all three of their group matches, beating hosts Russia 3-0 in their last outing, and are the only team yet to concede a goal at the tournament. Read more

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