Press conference
Manager / player media briefings.
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Martinez defends Ronaldo after Portugal's flat 1-1 draw with DR Congo in World Cup opener
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez has pushed back against what he called 'unfair and unjust' criticism of his squad following a 1-1 draw with DR Congo in Houston, with Ronaldo's subdued display — 25 touches, two wayward shots — drawing the sharpest scrutiny.
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Maguire warns Mainoo would have left United if Amorim had stayed in charge
Harry Maguire has claimed Kobbie Mainoo would have been sold had Ruben Amorim remained Manchester United manager, revealing the Portuguese coach saw no clear role for the academy graduate before his January sacking.
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Martínez refuses to confirm Ronaldo's place after Portugal's opening draw with Congo
Portugal coach Roberto Martínez declined to reveal whether Cristiano Ronaldo will start Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Uzbekistan, following the 41-year-old's ineffective display — including several missed chances — in a 1-1 draw with Congo.
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Scholes privately warned Martinez that Ronaldo would become a Portugal problem at the World Cup
Paul Scholes has revealed he told Roberto Martinez off-camera that Cristiano Ronaldo would be a problem for Portugal, a concern that has intensified after Ronaldo's goalless, 25-touch performance in their opening World Cup draw with DR Congo.
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Tuchel says mandatory World Cup hydration breaks are stripping football of its identity
England manager Thomas Tuchel has criticised FIFA's compulsory three-minute hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup, arguing they fracture matches into four quarters and erode the momentum that defines the game.
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Maguire reveals Man United GPS-track players on holiday as pre-season date confirmed
Harry Maguire has lifted the lid on Manchester United's off-season fitness monitoring, revealing the club sends players GPS trackers and detailed training schedules during their break. The defender returns for pre-season on July 8 under new head coach Michael Carrick.
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Martinez concedes Portugal's 'frustration' as Ronaldo starter debate intensifies at World Cup
Roberto Martinez has acknowledged a 'feeling of frustration' after Portugal's 1-1 draw with DR Congo in their World Cup opener, with questions mounting over whether a 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo should continue to lead the line.
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Dembélé scorer and provider, Deschamps defends him after Iraq display
After a disappointing performance against Senegal, Ousmane Dembélé responded with a goal and an assist against Iraq. Didier Deschamps defended him in a press conference, backed by Kylian Mbappé.
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All Blacks 2IC Neil Barnes signals shift away from collision rugby ahead of 2026 squad
New All Blacks assistant coach Neil Barnes says the Dave Rennie-led regime is deliberately moving away from collision-based rugby, with Monday's squad announcement designed to identify players who can execute a skill-and-evasion style.
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Mbappé Confronts Groundstaff at World Cup, Then Explains Himself
During the lengthy storm delay in France's match against Iraq in Philadelphia, Kylian Mbappé called out the groundstaff tasked with clearing water from the pitch, sparking backlash on social media. The France captain provided his explanation after the match.
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Endrick defends Ancelotti after substitute role at 2026 World Cup
Benched during Brazil's 1-1 draw with Morocco on June 14 in the opening match of Group C at the 2026 World Cup, 19-year-old Endrick spoke out to support Carlo Ancelotti, who faced a wave of criticism on social media.
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Tuchel embraces 'Tournament Thomas' nickname as England target Ghana knockout blow
Thomas Tuchel says he is experiencing the best days of his coaching career at the World Cup as England prepare to face Ghana in Boston, a win that could secure their path into the knockout stage after opening with a 4-2 victory over Croatia.
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Deschamps turns up the heat at half-time as France crush Iraq 3-0
Unsatisfied despite Mbappé's opening goal, Didier Deschamps gave his players a dressing-down at half-time against Iraq. France won 3-0 and qualified for the next stage of the competition in their second match.
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Keane dismisses England's praise of Tuchel half-time talk as overblown after Croatia win
Roy Keane has pushed back on the widespread acclaim for Thomas Tuchel's half-time team talk after England's 4-2 victory over Croatia, arguing that motivating players at the interval is simply a manager's basic job.
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Keane dismisses England players' praise for Tuchel's half-time talk after Croatia win
Roy Keane has pushed back on the widespread acclaim for Thomas Tuchel's half-time team talk after England's 4-2 victory over Croatia at the World Cup, calling the reaction 'a bit over the top' despite Harry Kane and Declan Rice hailing the manager's words as a turning point.
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Balogun trails Messi by three goals in Golden Boot race as USA rest him for Türkiye
Folarin Balogun leads the USA in scoring at the 2026 World Cup but faces a likely bench spell against Türkiye to avoid a yellow-card suspension — leaving Messi, Mbappé and Haaland to extend their leads in the Golden Boot standings.
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Tuchel confirms Saka fit to start against Ghana but keeps England guessing on selection
Bukayo Saka has recovered from his Achilles injury and is available to start England's friendly against Ghana in Boston on Tuesday, Thomas Tuchel confirmed, though the manager refused to reveal his lineup amid fierce competition on the right wing.
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Rice hails Kane as a generational talent after England's winning World Cup opener
Declan Rice has lavished praise on Harry Kane following England's opening World Cup victory, saying the Bayern Munich striker is so special he will tell his children he got to play alongside him.
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Tuchel hails Bellingham's 'full potential' as England target fast start against Ghana
Thomas Tuchel praised Jude Bellingham's commitment and connection with Harry Kane after England's 4-2 win over Croatia, while identifying a fast start as the key challenge when the two sides meet in their second World Cup group game.
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Tuchel warns England stars one red card could end their World Cup campaign
Thomas Tuchel has urged his England players to keep calm and disciplined ahead of their World Cup clash with Ghana, warning that a single moment of poor discipline under FIFA's new strict red-card rules could prove fatal to their tournament hopes.
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