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Ronaldo confirms his last World Cup after Spain's stoppage-time winner ends Portugal's run
Cristiano Ronaldo has signalled the end of his international career after Spain substitute Mikel Merino scored in the 91st minute to eliminate Portugal from the 2026 World Cup in Dallas, with Ronaldo saying he leaves 'with a clear conscience' having guided the country to three trophies.
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Ronaldo confirms 2026 World Cup was his last as Portugal's future hangs in the balance
Cristiano Ronaldo said the 2026 World Cup was definitively his last after Portugal's 1-0 round-of-16 defeat to Spain in Arlington, Texas, but left his broader international future unresolved, saying he will 'have time to think'.
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Balogun starts as USA face Belgium in politically charged World Cup 2026 last-16 clash
Folarin Balogun will start for Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT against Belgium after a political storm over his eligibility following a red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The winner advances to face Spain in the quarter-finals.
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USMNT fans flood Seattle as USA face Belgium in World Cup round of 16
American supporters packed the streets around Seattle Stadium ahead of the USA's World Cup round of 16 clash with Belgium, with the USMNT chasing a quarterfinal place for the first time since 2002.
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Mbappe brands Paraguayan senator 'despicable' after racist attack as France FA files criminal complaint
Kylian Mbappe publicly condemned senator Celeste Amarilla after she directed a racist tirade at him following France's 1-0 World Cup win over Paraguay in Philadelphia. The French Football Federation has announced it will file a criminal complaint, while the Paraguayan government also denounced the remarks.
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Martinez steps down as Portugal coach after Merino's late goal ends World Cup 2026 campaign
Roberto Martinez has confirmed he is leaving his role as Portugal head coach after a 1-0 round-of-16 defeat to Spain at World Cup 2026, with substitute Mikel Merino scoring the only goal in added time in Dallas.
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Pulisic starts for USA against Belgium in World Cup round of 16 in Seattle
Christian Pulisic is in the starting lineup as the United States face Belgium in the World Cup round of 16 in Seattle on Monday. Folarin Balogun, USA's leading scorer, also starts after FIFA reversed his suspension.
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Ronaldo ends his final World Cup as Portugal fall 1-0 to Spain at 41
Cristiano Ronaldo started and played all 90 minutes as Portugal were eliminated from the World Cup by Spain, who won 1-0 to advance to the quarterfinals. At 41, it is widely expected to be Ronaldo's last appearance in an international tournament.
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Balogun starts for USA against Belgium despite FIFA red-card controversy and legal threat
Folarin Balogun has been named in the United States starting XI for their World Cup last-16 clash with Belgium after FIFA overturned his red-card suspension — only the second such reversal in World Cup history — prompting outrage from UEFA and a formal eligibility challenge from the Belgian FA.
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Martinez resigns as Portugal manager after Spain end Ronaldo's World Cup in round of 16
Roberto Martinez has stepped down as Portugal head coach after a late Mikel Merino goal sent Spain through to the quarter-finals in Texas, ending what is likely Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup campaign.
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FA weighs Quansah red card appeal after FIFA's Balogun U-turn opens the door
The Football Association is considering its options over Jarell Quansah's red card against Mexico after FIFA suspended Folarin Balogun's one-match ban following Donald Trump's personal intervention with Gianni Infantino.
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FIFA fines Balogun $40,000 after suspending his red-card ban hours before USA vs Belgium
Folarin Balogun escaped a one-match suspension for his red card against Bosnia & Herzegovina following a FIFA Disciplinary Committee review, but the Monaco striker has still been fined $40,000 — half of which falls on the US Soccer Federation.
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Mexico's World Cup exit costs Las Vegas high-roller $1 million as England win 3-2
A bettor spread $1 million across two wagers on Mexico to advance at the 2026 World Cup, only to watch England edge a thriller 3-2. Elsewhere, a $631,000 France bet paid out after a 3-0 win over Sweden.
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Unai Simón shatters 36-year record as Spain's sixth straight shutout sinks Portugal
Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 in Arlington on Monday to claim a sixth consecutive World Cup clean sheet, breaking a record held since 1990. Goalkeeper Unai Simón's personal scoreless streak now stands at 609 minutes, surpassing Walter Zenga's long-standing benchmark.
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England's World Cup quarter-final vs Norway threatened by Miami thunderstorms after Henderson injury blow
England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami on Saturday faces potential delays due to severe thunderstorms forecast at kick-off, while midfielder Jordan Henderson is set to miss the rest of the tournament with a wrist injury.
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FIFA hits back at UEFA's 'red line' accusation over suspended Balogun ban
FIFA's Disciplinary Committee has rejected UEFA's claim that it crossed a 'red line' by suspending Folarin Balogun's one-match ban, allowing the USMNT striker to face Belgium in the World Cup last 16. The row intensified after Donald Trump admitted he personally lobbied FIFA president Gianni Infantino to review the decision.
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Van Dijk accepts responsibility as Netherlands crash out of World Cup to Morocco on penalties
Virgil van Dijk has issued a public statement accepting collective responsibility after the Netherlands were eliminated in the last 32 of the 2026 World Cup by Morocco, who won on penalties following misses from Kluivert, Timber and Summerville.
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Tolisso extends with Lyon until 2029, accepting salary cut
Corentin Tolisso signed a two-year contract extension with Lyon on Monday, extending his deal until June 2029. The Gones captain accepted a salary reduction to remain at his boyhood club.
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PSG Sign 18-Year-Old Goalkeeper Alessandro Longoni from AC Milan
Paris Saint-Germain have officially announced the signing of 18-year-old goalkeeper Alessandro Longoni, trained at AC Milan. The Italian goalkeeper has signed a five-year contract and will serve as third-choice keeper behind Safonov and Chevalier.
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Ronaldo in tears as Merino's stoppage-time goal ends Portugal's World Cup and his international career
Cristiano Ronaldo's 23-year international career ended in heartbreak as Mikel Merino's stoppage-time header gave Spain a 1-0 victory over Portugal in the World Cup Round of 16, eliminating the five-time Ballon d'Or winner from his final tournament.
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