Portugal Survive Croatia Scare After Josko Gvardiol Equalizer Is Ruled Out

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Portugal Survive Croatia Scare After Josko Gvardiol Equalizer Is Ruled Out

Portugal survived a chaotic Round of 32 finish to beat Croatia 2-1 after Gonçalo Ramos struck in stoppage time. Croatia thought they had forced extra time when Gvardiol finished moments later, but the goal was ruled out for offside. Cristiano Ronaldo had earlier equalized from the spot after Ivan Perišić opened the scoring, sending Croatia home.

By Nischay Rathore

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Robert Griffin III Claims Portugal Doesn’t Believe in Cristiano Ronaldo

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“Portugal believes they have a better chance at winning without Ronaldo on the field. Argentina would never voluntarily take Messi out of a tied match in the knockout stages of the World Cup because they believe he always gives them the best chance to win,” RGIII tweeted. He was reacting to Portugal’s decision to substitute Ronaldo in the 2-1 World Cup win against Croatia.



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Cristiano Ronaldo Unhappy After Late Portugal Substitution

Ronaldo was substituted in the 81st minute of Portugal’s Round of 32 clash against Croatia, shortly after scoring the 68th-minute penalty that made it 1-1. The 41-year-old had only just ended his World Cup knockout drought, but did not look pleased when Roberto Martínez replaced him with Ruben Neves, leaving Portugal to chase the tie without him.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Ends Knockout Drought as Portugal Hit Back

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Cristiano Ronaldo Ends Knockout Drought as Portugal Hit Back

Croatia struck first in the 53rd minute when Ivan Perisic controlled Josip Stanisic’s cross at the far post and drilled low into the bottom-right corner. Ronaldo answered quickly after Nikola Vlasic was penalized for dragging Renato Veiga inside the box. The 41-year-old converted straight down the middle in the 68th minute, making it 1-1 and scoring his first World Cup knockout goal.

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Jude Bellingham Sends Heartfelt Venezuela Message After England Win

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Jude Bellingham Sends Heartfelt Venezuela Message After England Win

Bellingham stopped for Venezuelan journalist Manu Gutiérrez after England’s 2-1 Round of 32 win over DR Congo, despite others walking past in the mixed zone. Gutiérrez, covering the World Cup while living with cerebral palsy and using a wheelchair, asked about Venezuela’s earthquakes. Bellingham held his microphone and said, “Much encouragement to everyone in Venezuela and lots of love too.”

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Thomas Tuchel Says England Are Owed Azteca Karma After Diego Maradona 'Hand of God'

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Thomas Tuchel Says England Are Owed Azteca Karma After Diego Maradona 'Hand of God'

Tuchel believes England can “make peace” with Azteca Stadium against Mexico, 40 years after Diego Maradona’s “Hand of God” stunned them there. “It’s karma. Karma will come back for us,” he said. The England manager expects a hostile crowd and altitude disadvantage in Mexico City, but hopes Sunday’s Round of 16 tie finally turns painful history around.

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