FIFA issue England statement, 'spying' fears, Cristiano Ronaldo targeted - World Cup round-up

Reports from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, claimed that large numbers of England fans bypassed security barriers and entered without valid tickets for the World Cup opener against Croatia. However, a FIFA spokesperson clarified that the governing body currently has no official indication or evidence of any supporters gaining entry without a valid match ticket. The opening match recorded an official attendance of 70,389, falling just short of the venue's official maximum capacity of 70,649.