Cristiano Ronaldo Defends Portugal After DR Congo Draw

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Cristiano Ronaldo Defends Portugal After DR Congo Draw

Ronaldo defended Portugal after their 1-1 World Cup opener against DR Congo in Houston, despite heading straight down the tunnel at full-time. Speaking to Sport TV while signing autographs, he refused to blame teammates. “Nothing was missing, this is football,” Ronaldo said. “Portugal could have won, but also could have lost. It could have gone either way.”

By Nischay Rathore

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Roberto Martinez Linked With Al-Nassr After Portugal’s World Cup Draw

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Roberto Martinez Linked With Al-Nassr After Portugal’s World Cup Draw

Martinez has opened talks with Al-Nassr, according to RMC Sport, with discussions beginning before Portugal’s World Cup opener. His side drew 1-1 with DR Congo, leaving Portugal third in Group K after Colombia beat Uzbekistan. Ronaldo, Al-Nassr’s 40-year-old star, played all 90 minutes as Martinez’s contract nears expiry after the tournament, when a move could happen next.

By Tanish Chachra

Canada, Mexico, and Switzerland Set World Cup Slate Tonight

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Canada, Mexico, and Switzerland Set World Cup Slate Tonight

Switzerland face Bosnia and Herzegovina at 3 p.m. ET to open the World Cup slate. Canada meet Qatar at 6 p.m. ET in Group B, before Mexico and South Korea close the night at 9 p.m. ET in Group A. Three games carry the evening window, with points and early group positioning already on the line tonight.

By Tanish Chachra

about 2 months ago

Stephen A. Smith Wonders if France Can "Finally" Win the World Cup

Smith backed France on First Take after Mbappe scored twice in their 3-1 win over Senegal. "Could this be the year that they finally get it done and they win the World Cup considering Mbappe and what we saw him do yesterday and what we know he's capable of doing because he's done it before," Smith said on First Take.

By Adit Pujari

Manchester United Shut Door on New Marcus Rashford Barcelona Loan

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Manchester United Shut Door on New Marcus Rashford Barcelona Loan

United will reject any fresh Barcelona loan approach for Rashford, sources told ESPN, after the Catalans let a June 15 $34.8 million purchase option expire. The 28-year-old is expected back at Carrington after his World Cup break. Barcelona still interests him after 14 goals in 49 appearances. Barcelona is only interested in another loan after Anthony Gordon's arrival.

By Tanish Chachra

Real Madrid Could Push Past $200 Million in Michael Olise Pursuit

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Real Madrid Could Push Past $200 Million in Michael Olise Pursuit

Perez claimed during his presidential campaign that Madrid would make a $174 million offer for a Champions League player, with the report framing Olise as the real target. Bayern are expected to resist, and President Herbert Hainer warned Perez “can save himself the trouble.” Mbappe called linking with Olise “super easy." Per AS, Madrid could push near $255.2 million.

By Tanish Chachra

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