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Tears and applause: Ronaldo bows out of his final World Cup with a heartbreak
Cristiano Ronaldo’s illustrious World Cup journey came to an emotional end as Portugal faced defeat against Spain. While sadness enveloped him, he remained proud of his legacy, being the sole player to score in six different World Cups. Having secured three titles with Portugal, including the 2016 Euros, he announced this bittersweet event as his…
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‘Despicable woman’: Mbappé explodes at Paraguay senator over racist attack
French captain Kylian Mbappé condemned racist social media posts by a Paraguayan senator. The senator’s remarks targeted Mbappé’s background and appearance after a World Cup match. Paraguay’s government and the French Football Federation also denounced the senator’s unacceptable comments. French officials, including President Macron, voiced strong support for Mbappé and condemned racism. This controversy follows…
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The Spanish wall: Spain shatter World Cup record with sixth straight clean sheet
Spain’s defense has set a World Cup milestone by recording six consecutive clean sheets, with goalkeeper Unai Simon boasting a remarkable scoreless streak of 609 minutes. This impressive defensive tenure commenced following a group stage defeat to Japan in 2022. Now, with four successive shutout victories, Spain marches into the quarterfinals, driven by their exceptional…
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‘Euro is just as significant as World Cup’: Ronaldo sparks debate after Portugal exit
Cristiano Ronaldo stated Portugal’s Euro 2016 win holds immense personal value. He expressed disappointment after Portugal’s World Cup exit, his final campaign. Ronaldo affirmed he gave his best and has no regrets about his efforts. He won three titles for Portugal, ending their trophy drought. The Euro 2016 victory remains a defining achievement in his…
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‘There’s no point in continuing’: Martinez quits as Portugal coach after World Cup exit
Roberto Martinez has resigned as Portugal’s head coach following their World Cup 2026 elimination. Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 in the Round of 16 match. Martinez stated his goal was to win the World Cup and saw no reason to continue. This defeat also marked the final World Cup appearance for Cristiano Ronaldo. Martinez praised Ronaldo’s…
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Ronaldo breaks down in tears as Portugal World Cup dream ends – Watch
Cristiano Ronaldo’s FIFA World Cup journey concluded with Portugal’s Round of 16 elimination. He expressed sadness and confirmed this was his final tournament appearance. Ronaldo stated he gave his best and leaves with a clear conscience. Portugal coach Roberto Martinez praised his influence and legacy in football. Ronaldo’s career includes major international titles and scoring…
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‘Operate autonomously’: FIFA denies pressure as Trump confirms Balogun intervention
The clarification came after FIFA allowed Balogun to play in the United States’ FIFA World Cup round-of-16 match against Belgium, a decision that drew criticism and raised questions over whether Trump’s intervention had influenced the outcome.
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Trump calls FIFA, Balogun plays: The USA striker is back for Belgium clash after presidential intervention
Star forward Folarin Balogun will start for the United States against Belgium today. FIFA rejected a European appeal, allowing Balogun to play after a red card incident. This controversial decision has sparked global backlash and protests from furious Belgian supporters. The United States team seeks a historic knockout-stage victory in this crucial match. The winner…
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Mikel Merino strikes late As Spain edge past Portugal and Ronaldo to reach WC quarter-finals
Spain edged past Portugal with a crucial one-nil win in a gripping World Cup encounter. Mikel Merino struck the decisive goal in stoppage time, leaving Portugal eliminated and signaling the end of Cristiano Ronaldo’s illustrious World Cup journey. Unai Simon’s outstanding performance as goalkeeper kept Spain’s net intact, propelling La Roja into the quarterfinals for…
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‘Spineless’: Zlatan Ibrahimović slammed after backing FIFA’s controversial Folarin Balogun decision
Zlatan Ibrahimović has sparked backlash after backing FIFA’s controversial decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s World Cup ban, allowing the USA striker to face Belgium. While Thierry Henry agreed the red card was harsh, he questioned the timing of FIFA’s ruling. Gary Neville, Roy Keane and Ian Wright condemned the decision, with Belgium also considering legal…
