Read for 2 minutesUpdated: June 24, 2026 12:55 AM IST Legendary Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo finally ended his scoring drought at major tournaments and became the first player to score in six different FIFA World Cups with his first goal against Uzbekistan. Ronaldo had previously scored in five different World Cups after scoring against Ghana at the 2022 Qatar World Cup. However, the 41-year-old striker ended a barren run that saw him go without a goal in his last 10 major tournaments, the World Cup and the European Championship. During that spell, he attempted 33 shots and accumulated an expected

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We’ve been here before. We, the hapless sportswriters, who marshaled every tenet of football logic to argue against his presence. Exhausted supporters, who no longer found the energy to defend their idol. Opponents assumed he had lost his power to intimidate. And among us – writers, supporters and defenders – he. Cristiano Ronaldo. Whenever the writing on the wall looked too glaring to ignore, whenever the numbers suggested his stock was falling, the Ronaldo riposte has become inevitable. Happened in Houston on Tuesday, where he led Portugal to a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan. If not for that inevitability, the post-game

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England vs Ghana FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Score: Follow ENG vs GHA mach live. (AP) FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Today Live Score: For a place in the round of 32, England will face Ghana in a crucial Group L clash at the Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Wednesday. Both sides entered the tournament with three points from their opening matches, although their victories came in contrasting fashion. Captain Harry Kane made a blistering start to the Three Lions’ campaign as England cruised to a 4-2 win over Croatia. Meanwhile, Ghana had to withdraw their result against Panama.

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The lid has been lifted on what former Barcelona forward Thierry Henry did Lionel Messi is differentInsisted that Argentina’s greatness was much more than natural talent. Speaking on Rio Ferdinand’s YouTube channel, Henry said people often focus on Messi’s gifts while ignoring the passion and discipline that went into one of football’s most decorated careers. “What bothers me is people always talk about how great he is,” Henry said, “but the way he goes about his life.” Henry pointed to Messi’s physical condition as an example of an often overlooked area. “Have you seen his body?” he asked. “People always

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Today Live Score: After a shock 1-1 draw against DR Congo, Portugal suffered as much shock as defeat, one of the pre-tournament favorites and Roberto Martinez’s star player will face Uzbekistan in Hos on Tuesday as they look to find their rhythm and register their first win at FIFA World Cup 2026. Story continues below this ad Cristiano Ronaldo will once again command the spotlight, although not necessarily for the right reasons. There are growing voices debating the 41-year-old’s place in the side, questioning whether he is holding back what is considered Portugal’s golden generation

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Read 3 minutes23 June 2026 11:10 AM IST The pressure to perform has increased on Cristiano Ronaldo after his long-time rival Lionel Messi scored twice against Austria on Monday night to support Argentina’s first-round hat-trick. Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland also showed up with braces of their own for France and Norway respectively, as they qualified for the round of 32 on Tuesday. Portugal and Ronaldo, however, have enjoyed a good start to their Group K opener last week in a 1-1 draw against DR Congo. The 41-year-old will be in the news when Portugal play Uzbekistan on Tuesday night

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Read 3 minutes23 Jun 2026 05:19 PM IST England manager Thomas Tuchel has expressed dismay at the use of hydration breaks at the ongoing World Cup, arguing that they are altering the natural rhythm and flow of matches more than initially expected. Speaking ahead of England’s second Group L match against Ghana in Boston on Tuesday night, Tuchel said the interruptions – introduced to help players cope with excessive heat in certain areas – were now being applied uniformly in all matches regardless of the actual conditions. Forecasts for the upcoming game suggest rain and relatively mild temperatures, although the

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Read for 2 minutes23 Jun 2026 03:31 PM IST Portugal Starting Lineup, FIFA World Cup 2026:Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal will aim to get their campaign back on track when they take on Uzbekistan in their second Group K match in Houston on Tuesday. After Portugal failed to beat DR Congo in their opening round last week, which ended in a 1-1 draw, Ronaldo was criticized from all sides as he looked far from his best. Pundits and former footballers have called on Portugal coach Roberto Martinez to bench the 41-year-old Ronaldo ahead of the second leg, due to his lackluster start.

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Read 3 minutesUpdated: June 23, 2026 01:00 PM IST FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Schedule: Lionel Messi scored his second against Austria on Monday to send defending champions Argentina into the round of 32. With a hat-trick against Algeria in the Group J opener, Messi broke the World Cup goal-scoring record, taking his tally to 18 goals in six editions. Also read | Record breaking Lionel Messi’s longevity is truly remarkable The win gave Argentina an unbeaten lead in their group, booking a guaranteed slot in the round of 32 with five days of group-stage action in the

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Andres Escobar once told a Colombian journalist named Gonzalo Medina why he loves football. “This game illustrates the close relationship between life and sport,” he said. “In football, unlike bullfighting, there is no death. Nobody dies in football; No one gets killed. It’s more about having fun, enjoying it.” He was killed for football. He was 27 years old. In the days following Colombia’s exit from the 1994 World Cup, Escobar sat down and wrote a column for El Pais. A journalist friend suggested it. He was offered broadcasting work in America for the rest of the tournament. He was

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