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Ronaldo: Portugal's World Cup 'far from over'
Cristiano Ronaldo defended Portugal's performance against Congo DR in their World Cup opener but is already looking ahead to the next game.
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World Cup hero admits he ‘owes everything’ to what Diego Maradona did for him
Diego Maradona helped break Italian hearts at the 1990 World Cup – but one opposition player ‘owes everything’ to the Argentina icon. El Pibe de Oro (‘The Golden Boy’) was under pressure to defend his country’s crown in his adopted nation at Italia ’90 when he faced off against the tournament hosts. Carnevale claimed he owed everything to his former teammate Maradona (L), whom he misses greatly…
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🚨 Elye Wahi to miss the clash with Germany!
A major blow for Ivory Coast.While Elye Wahi played the very first World Cup match of his career with Ivory Coast on the night from Sunday to Monday, L'Équipe reported this Wednesday that the OGC Nic...
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What went wrong for Italy before the 2026 World Cup?
Italy missing the 2018 World Cup was hard enough to take. Missing 2022 after winning...
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Messi or Mbappe? Which star made the biggest impact during World Cup openers?
The first round of fixtures at the 2026 World Cup have been and gone, and boy did we see some strong performances.
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Konate to join Real Madrid on four-year deal
Real Madrid agree a deal to sign Ibrahima Konate on a four-year contract when the France centre-back leaves Liverpool at the end of June.
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World Cup 2026 power rankings: England, Argentina and France make statements after round one
Every team has now played their opening match of the 2026 World Cup - how do they rank?
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ITV's decision has left Emma Hayes open to unfair criticism over her England analysis
Emma Hayes has been mocked for her tactical analysis during World Cup hydration breaks and ITV are partly to blame for giving the misogynists on social media ammunition
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Tactical analysis: England look exciting but how can they tighten up?
England produced some exciting attacking football while beating Croatia 4-2 but why did they look so shaky defensively?
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Barcelona World Cup Spotlight: Tough nights for Anthony Gordon and Joao Cancelo
The first round of games at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has come to an end, and it has been an exhilarating ride so far.The so-called bigger teams, with the exception of Germany and Argentina, have not ne...
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Ten players who've caught the eye in the first week of the World Cup
Believe it or not, the first round of group games at the 2026 World Cup is complete.
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Staggering amount lead US channel is earning from World Cup water break ads
The hydration breaks at the World Cup have given broadcasters more scope to for commercial opportunities and one leading channel stands to pocket millions
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'Harry Kane is clearly lacking in key area for England - I have my doubts about him'
Harry Kane has led England to a triumphant start at the World Cup 2026, but doubts have emerged as to whether he has the capability to drive them to tournament glory
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Cristiano Ronaldo's latest World Cup humbling raises uncomfortable Portugal question
Roberto Martinez needs to find his backbone and face facts at this summer's World Cup - Cristiano Ronaldo is a luxury Portugal can no longer afford
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England take the handbrake off but Ronaldo is stuck in park | World Cup Daily – video
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nick Ames, Lucy Ward and Jacob Steinberg as England start their World Cup in style Continue reading...
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Lille line up Thomas Meunier replacement
Lille OSC are anticipating the departure of Thomas Meunier, whose contract at the club is up this summer. There has been talk of a renewal for the Belgium international, but he now looks more likely t...
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Thierry Henry hits out at Cristiano Ronaldo after 'embarrassingly weak' observation
Cristiano Ronaldo endured a nightmare start to the World Cup for Portugal
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Italy legend Maldini reacts to Messi’s hat-trick with six-word message – picture
Paolo Maldini reacts to Lionel Messi’s hat-trick with a social media message: ‘No words needed,...
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‘World class’ Christian Pulisic sparks fresh concerns ahead of USA’s clash with Australia
Christian Pulisic emerged with a black compression sleeve around his left calf during training on Wednesday. USMNT’s golden boy jogged to the far side of the training pitch and participated in light passing drills with team trainers. Christian Pulisic wore compression on his left calf as he trained separately from his teammates Getty This marked the third straight occasion where Pulisic has…
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Liverpool agree to pay £34.5m clause for Osasuna winger Victor Munoz - with versatile Spain winger set to sign six-year deal after club hijacked Newcastle's move
The fee will be paid in two instalments and follows extensive and discreet work on the Spain winger, which culminated in Munoz committing despite interest of Newcastle and Manchester United.
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Cristiano Ronaldo handed brutal World Cup reality by DR Congo plan for Portugal icon
Cristiano Ronaldo endured a tough afternoon during Portugal's World Cup opener against DR Congo
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'He's been hammered!' | Tempers flare AGAIN in State of Origin after late hit!
New South Wales' Kotoni Staggs is sin-binned after a late hit on Queensland's Kalyn Ponga in the State of Origin game.
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The BBC and ITV's star World Cup pundits are talking nothingness around the table - but Emma Hayes is a must-watch education, writes LEWIS STEELE
LEWIS STEELE: At first it appeared as though ITV had got so bored of Spain's relentless attacks leading to nothing that they decided to have a game of noughts and crosses to pass the time.
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The Big 2010 World Cup Quiz: Can you get 20 correct answers?
Get the vuvuzela out of the attic and see how much you can remember from Africa's first-ever World Cup