Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (AP Photo) Portugal may have secured a dramatic place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16, but their victory over Croatia has reignited debate over Cristiano Ronaldo‘s place in the starting XI after legendary striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic delivered a blistering assessment of the veteran forward. Speaking as a Fox Sports pundit,…
Egypt’s Mohamed Salah (10) reacts after the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Australia and Egypt in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Friday, July 3, 2026.(AP Photo/Sam Hodde) Mohamed Salah has made it clear which football icon he would choose to share a final World Cup “last dance” with, naming Lionel Messi ahead of…
In a touching display of compassion, football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has become a source of inspiration for a young Venezuelan boy named Andrés, who tragically lost everything to recent earthquakes.(Photo/AP) He scores goals at World Cups. He breaks records that have stood for decades. But sometimes, the greatest thing Cristiano Ronaldo does has nothing to…
Croatia’s Luka Modric (AP/PTI) Luka Modric’s exit from the World Cup stage and, with it, possibly international football as well, did not turn out to be the beau idéal or a perfect 10, a number he has so adoringly and alluringly made his own over the years. The end was, though, dramatic — and cruel….
Croatia’s Luka Modric (10) and Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (7) greet each other (AP) Two celestial bodies orbited each other, a thousand cameras waited with bated breath, pausing for them to come together. As Luka Modric, destroyed after a soul-crushing defeat that ended a scintillating two-decade-old international career, acknowledged the wishes of his Portuguese rivals, Cristiano…
Cristiano Ronaldo (Image Via Instagram) Cristiano Ronaldo once again captured the attention of football fans around the world after Portugal’s thrilling FIFA World Cup Round of 32 win over Croatia. The Portuguese captain shared a special moment from the team hotel. Where he celebrated with hundreds of supporters gathered outside. His video quickly spread across…
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez defended the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) decisions that shaped his side’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, while Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic criticised the officiating but refused to blame it entirely for his team’s exit.Portugal booked their place…
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez defended the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) decisions that shaped his side’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, while Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic criticised the officiating but refused to blame it entirely for his team’s exit.Portugal booked their place…
Spain’s Lamine Yamal gestures during the match against Austria in Inglewood. (AP Photo) Spain sensation Lamine Yamal added another remarkable milestone to his rapidly growing career after becoming the youngest European player ever to register 10 victories at major international tournaments, eclipsing a record previously held by France captain Kylian Mbappe.The 18-year-old achieved the feat…
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates (Screengrabs) Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated with Portugal fans outside the team’s hotel after helping his side secure a dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32.Portugal booked their place in the last 16 after Goncalo Ramos scored a stoppage-time winner in a thrilling contest that also featured…