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Cristiano Ronaldo endured a difficult World Cup opener, but his role with Portugal’s national team has been in question since then, with many feeling he has been a negative influence.Cristiano Ronaldo hasn’t scored in 10 games in major competitions for Portugal Paul Scholes has admitted he personally told Roberto Martinez that Cristiano Ronaldo would be a problem for Portugal, who have dominated the World Cup so far.Ronaldo, now 41, led Portugal’s line as they were led by the Democratic Republic of the Congo in their opening game. Ronaldo failed to get on the scoresheet as his scoreless streak in major…
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Belgium forward Jeremy Doku was expected to rejoin the team after the game. world cup Tuesday training facility After the birth of their first child, a boy named Praise,. doc missed Belgium vs Iran, World Cup 0-0 draw He was hospitalized on Sunday with a respiratory illness but was allowed to fly to London to be with his wife. Ahead of Tuesday’s practice session, centre-back Arthur Ciate announced that Doc would be joining the team, but did not take part in the portion of practice that was open to the media. Doc was absent from Monday’s…
Rade Bogdanovic made outrageous comments on Serbian television during Sunday’s goalless draw with Belgium and Iran, and later released a statement apologizing.June 23, 2026 12:04Updated June 23, 2026 19:56The comments were made after Nathan Goy was sent off (Image: ISI Photos via Getty Images)Rade Bogdanovic has apologized after making racist remarks on Serbian television while covering the World Cup, sparking widespread condemnation. “Black players lose concentration after 60 to 80 minutes,” the former Atletico Madrid striker said during Belgium’s goalless draw with Iran.The comments came as Nathan Goy was shown a red card in the 66th minute of the match,…
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey missed his first team appearance. world cup He played in the game after being denied a Canadian visa while awaiting trial on rape charges in the UK, but although he was clearly snubbed in the pregame handshake line and received a cold reception from fans, he returned to action on Tuesday.Partey was booed by the pro-England crowd at Gillette Stadium when he touched the ball during the match. ended in a 0-0 draw. Video too spread on social media England defender Jed Spence appeared to refuse to shake Partey’s hand before the…
Koby Mainu struggled to feature regularly under Ruben Amorim last season and could have left the club had the Portuguese remained in charge at Old Trafford.Koby Mainu made a comeback in the second half of last season under new head coach Michael Carrick.Harry Maguire has taken aim at Ruben Amorim and revealed details about the youngster’s treatment, insisting Koby Mainou would have left Manchester United if the Portuguese manager had stayed. Mainu endured a frustrating season last season with limited space and limited chances due to Amorim’s tactical set-up.He remained absent from the Premier League’s starting XI until his manager…
Portugal coach Roberto Martínez continues to question his lackluster World Cup opener and decision to stick with 41-year-old Cristiano RonaldoCristiano Ronaldo dominated in Portugal’s World Cup opening match (Image: Getty Images)Roberto Martínez admitted Portugal had a “feeling of frustration” after their World Cup opener as doubts over Cristiano Ronaldo continued to dominate the tournament.Portugal opened their World Cup campaign last week with a 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with Yoan Ouissa’s goal canceling out Joao Neves’ opener. Ronaldo led the team to his sixth World Cup and is still playing at the age of 41.His role…
HOUSTON (AP) — As the final whistle rang, Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a simple but powerful message. Portugal’s great victory in world cup on tuesday.”I’m back,” he said directly into the TV camera. “i’m back.”Ronaldo silenced his critics with an unforgettable performance, scoring twice in Portugal’s 5-0 win over Uzbekistan, becoming the first player to score in six different World Cup competitions. The team drew 1-1 with Congo in the opening game..Criticism is nothing new for the 41-year-old superstar, but he admitted the intense negativity directed at him this week was tough.“But it always is,” he said in Portuguese. “It doesn’t…
Andoni Iraola has already made one deal as Liverpool manager, bringing in Osasuna star Victor Muñoz for £34m, but the new Reds manager doesn’t stop there.Andoni Iraola is looking for his next contract (Image: Nikki Dyer – LFC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Liverpool’s new manager Andoni Iraola has reportedly been told not to sign players from his former club Bournemouth. Iraola, 44, spent three years with the Cherries, helping them qualify for Europe for the first time in their history in their final season.Bournemouth’s Premier League side have improved year on year under the Spanish manager, despite regularly being stripped of…
Ronaldo made history by scoring in his sixth consecutive World Cup early in Portugal’s game Uzbekistan in Houston on Tuesday. Harry Kane gets a chance to add to his 10 World Cup goals on Day 13 of the tournament when England faces Ghana in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Panama faces Croatia in Toronto in a match neither team can afford to lose, and Colombia will try to clinch a spot in the knockout stage when it plays Congo in Guadalajara. ____ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening…
A group of Barrow fans have been banned from bringing England flags to the Three Lions World Cup opener against Croatia in a bizarre ruling that saw MPs raise the issue in Parliament.June 23, 2026, 11:57Updated June 23, 2026 11:57A group of England fans are banned from bringing flags to the Three Lions’ World Cup opener (Image: Bradley Collyer/PA Wire)FIFA has confirmed there is a call from parliament for changes to the World Cup rules after a group of supporters were banned from bringing the England flag into Dallas Stadium. Barrow fan John Little was shocked to learn he would…