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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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Moroccan referee Jalal Jayed appointed for Portugal vs Uzbekistan at World Cup 2026
Jalal Jayed, a FIFA-listed referee since 2019, will take charge of Portugal's Group K clash with Uzbekistan in Houston, with Cristiano Ronaldo chasing a record-breaking goal at a sixth World Cup tournament.
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England's potential World Cup 2026 path: Brazil, Spain and Argentina could all await Tuchel's side
England opened their World Cup 2026 campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia and face Ghana next in Group L. Their route through the knockout stages could pit them against Brazil, Spain, the United States, or Argentina depending on where they finish in the group.
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Tartan Army marches through Miami as thousands of Scotland fans take over the city
Thousands of Scotland supporters paraded through Miami on Monday, marching in kilts and cone hats from Little Havana to LoanDepot Park for a Marlins baseball game — drawing cheers from locals who joined in with Scotland chants.
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From £227k a week to £597 in the bank: Asamoah Gyan's dramatic financial collapse
Asamoah Gyan, once the eighth-best-paid footballer in the world during his time at Shanghai SIPG, admitted in 2018 that his bank account held just £597 after months without pay, a divorce battle, and the loss of multiple assets.
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MP takes FIFA to Parliament after England fan barred from World Cup over submarine on badge
Barrow fan John Little was stopped from bringing a St George's Cross flag into England's World Cup opener against Croatia because it featured his club's crest — which includes a submarine. Barrow and Furness MP Michelle Scrogham has since tabled a motion in the House of Commons demanding FIFA reconsider.
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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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Mourinho eyes Arsenal's Hincapie as fifth Real Madrid signing in rapid rebuild
Jose Mourinho has already brought four players to Real Madrid for a combined £68m since his return to the Bernabeu, and ESPN report the club have now made an enquiry for Arsenal's Piero Hincapie.
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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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Serbian pundit Rade Bogdanovic apologises for racist remarks on live World Cup broadcast
Former Atletico Madrid and Werder Bremen striker Rade Bogdanovic claimed 'Black players lack concentration beyond 60 to 80 minutes' during live World Cup coverage on Serbian broadcaster RTS, prompting apologies from both Bogdanovic and the network.
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2026 World Cup: France, Argentina, United States among six teams already qualified
After two group-stage matches, six nations have already secured their place in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, while Haiti, Turkey, Tunisia and Jordan are already eliminated.
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Walcott admits 17-year-old self should never have gone to the 2006 World Cup
Theo Walcott has revealed he believes Sven-Göran Eriksson should not have selected him for England's 2006 World Cup squad, saying it was 'too much, too soon' for a teenager who had yet to make a single Premier League appearance.
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Nike x Palace England pre-match shirt restocked in all sizes ahead of Ghana World Cup clash
The Nike x Palace England pre-match top, which sold out within minutes of its launch, is back in stock at Kitbag in men's, women's and kids' sizes ahead of England's World Cup 2026 group game against Ghana on 23 June.
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Rashford World Cup cameo sharpens £40m United exit as Spurs and Bayern circle
Marcus Rashford's composed substitute appearance for England against Croatia has intensified interest from Tottenham and Bayern Munich, with Manchester United targeting a £40m sale after Barcelona let his loan option expire.
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Astrologer predicts Saka will 'suffer' as England face Ghana in World Cup 2026
Astrologer Inbaal Honigman has forecast that Bukayo Saka could lose confidence during the knockout stages due to Mercury retrograde, while Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham are tipped to shine as England take on Ghana.
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Mahrez makes African World Cup history, 46 years after Roger Milla
At 35, Riyad Mahrez became the oldest African player to provide an assist at the World Cup since Roger Milla in 1990, during Algeria's 2-1 victory over Jordan at the 2026 World Cup.
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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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Doku returns to Belgium squad after birth of his son, available for New Zealand clash
Jeremy Doku left the Belgium camp during the 2026 World Cup to attend his wife's labour in London. The Manchester City winger will rejoin the squad in Seattle on Tuesday and will be available for Friday's decisive group-stage match against New Zealand.
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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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Liverpool make fresh move for Barcola as PSG star signals openness to Anfield switch
Liverpool have submitted a new approach for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, 23, who is reportedly tempted by a move to Anfield. PSG are willing to let him leave if he requests a transfer, though manager Luis Enrique has publicly insisted he wants to keep the France international.
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