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

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Arsenal Launch Bid for Leicester’s 16-Year-Old Jeremy Monga

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Arsenal Launch Bid for Leicester’s 16-Year-Old Jeremy Monga

Arsenal have sent an official bid to Leicester for their teenage star. "16-year-old winger keen on joining #AFC and deal moving quickly now with optimism to sign #LCFC talent, seen as huge prospect for the future," reported Fabrizio Romano on X. The England U19 international has one goal and two assists in 27 Championship appearances.

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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.”

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FIFA Denies England Fans Breached Dallas Security

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FIFA Denies England Fans Breached Dallas Security

FIFA played down reports ticketless England fans breached Dallas Stadium security for the Croatia opener, saying it had “no indication” anyone entered without valid tickets. Supporters told outlets there were “huge gaps” beside barriers, weak checks and fans jumping turnstiles. The complaints followed heavy security, including snipers, and came as stewards also forced England flags down too.

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Zlatan Ibrahimović Checks Alexi Lalas Over France ‘Arrogance’ Claim

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Zlatan Ibrahimović Checks Alexi Lalas Over France ‘Arrogance’ Claim

Lalas called France “arrogant” after their 3-1 win over Senegal, saying their “patience” after a poor goalless first half produced a “masterful second half.” Ibrahimović pushed back instantly: “It’s not arrogance, it’s confidence. Ignorant people will say it’s arrogance. Intelligent people will say it’s confidence.” Thierry Henry reacted stunned upon hearing Ibrahimovic's blunt response.

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Christian Pulisic’s Calf Injury Clouds Australia Availability

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Christian Pulisic’s Calf Injury Clouds Australia Availability

Pulisic remains day to day before USA’s Group D clash with Australia after leaving the Paraguay opener at halftime with a calf issue. He has not trained fully since, working individually with a compression sleeve. “We still got a couple of days,” Antonee Robinson said. If unavailable, Pochettino could turn to Berhalter, Weah or Reyna in Seattle.

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