Ismael Kone Out for the Rest of the World Cup After Leg Fracture Surgery

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Ismael Kone Out for the Rest of the World Cup After Leg Fracture Surgery

Kone underwent successful surgery to repair a fractured left leg sustained during Canada’s 6-0 win over Qatar, after a late challenge from Assim Madibo, who was sent off. “You could hear the bone snap,” said coach Jesse Marsch. Kone is expected to make a full recovery but is ruled out for the tournament. Nathan Saliba replaced him and scored.

By Tanish Chachra

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Barcelona Reach Verbal Agreement to Sign Ecuadorian Winger Josue Caicedo

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Barcelona have agreed terms to sign 2007-born winger Caicedo from LDU Quito, according to Fabrizio Romano. The deal is in place for Barcelona’s B team, structured as a loan with an option to buy that could turn into an obligation, worth around $2.85m. Caicedo becomes the latest Ecuadorian talent to make the move to Europe.

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Mauricio Pochettino Sticks With Winning XI but Loses Christian Pulisic

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Mauricio Pochettino Sticks With Winning XI but Loses Christian Pulisic

USMNT XI vs Australia: Matt Freese; Alex Freeman, Chris Richards, Tim Ream (C), Antonee Robinson; Weston McKennie, Tyler Adams, Malik Tillman; Sergino Dest, Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi. Pochettino keeps the same backline that beat Paraguay 4-1, with Pulisic missing out through injury. The Americans look to extend their unbeaten start at Lumen Field in Seattle.

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Goal Drought at Major Tournaments Stretches to 10 Straight Matches

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Goal Drought at Major Tournaments Stretches to 10 Straight Matches

Ronaldo has not scored at a World Cup or European Championship since November 24, 2022, against Ghana. Since then, he’s gone scoreless against Uruguay, South Korea, Switzerland, Morocco, Czechia, Turkey, Georgia, Slovenia, France, and now DR Congo. The drought spans 10 consecutive matches across two World Cups and one Euros, excluding qualifiers.

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Mauricio Pochettino Calls on USMNT to Become the Heroes Who Change American Soccer

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Mauricio Pochettino Calls on USMNT to Become the Heroes Who Change American Soccer

Pochettino believes his squad can transform soccer in America following their 4-1 win over Paraguay. “Our players are going to be the great heroes,” he said, ahead of a tougher test against Australia. Christian Pulisic remains unavailable but is improving. Pochettino praised Australia’s belief and physicality, calling the matchup a true gauge of where his team stands.

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Sister Questions Portugal’s Tactics After Quiet World Cup Draw

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Sister Questions Portugal’s Tactics After Quiet World Cup Draw

Ronaldo’s sister Katia Aveiro criticized Portugal’s approach after the 1-1 draw, writing the team “forgot how to pass the ball” and called it a “strange World Cup.” Ronaldo failed to register a shot on target against DR Congo. Joao Neves insisted Ronaldo is “just another player,” while Roberto Martinez defended starting him, saying Portugal needed his presence up front.

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