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• Cristiano Ronaldo sends two-word message to critics after Portugal World Cup double

  23-6-2026 Football The Independent Football

  The Portugal captain provided a statement through the camera lens after his goals against Uzbekistan

• Two goals and an assist by sheer aura: Cristiano Ronaldo just entered the World Cup chat

  23-6-2026 Football The Independent Football

  Portugal 5-0 Uzbekistan: Cristiano Ronaldo announced his arrival at the 2026 World Cup by scoring in his sixth tournament as he led the...

• Former Wales captain Aaron Ramsey lands manager’s job at League One club

  23-6-2026 Football The Independent Football

  Aaron Ramsey only called time on his playing career in April

• US eases Iran World Cup team’s travel restrictions on Iran’s World Cup team travel

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  Iran's squad has complained about the travel restrictions levied on the team

• Alexi Lalas scolded by former USA teammate over ‘unwatchable’ Fox Sports punditry at World Cup

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  The Fox Sports pundit has attracted criticism for his views, while the chemistry with fellow analysts Thierry Henry, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic has...

• Gianni Infantino says Trump will be at the World Cup final to present trophy to winners

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  FIFA President Gianni Infantino said he and President Donald Trump would give out the World Cup trophy together

• Why Uzbekistan’s World Cup goal against Portugal was ruled out – and Lionel Messi’s against Austria wasn’t

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  Portugal had led 2-0 thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo and Nuno Mendes, before s’s goal was ruled out in Houston

• World Cup 2026 – Group I guide: Favourites France, dark horses Norway and dangerous Senegal... is this our group of death?

  23-6-2026 Football The Independent Football

  Can a 48-team World Cup where 32 teams advance really have a group of death? Well, if it does, then this is surely it

• World Cup 2026 Group J guide: Favourites Argentina begin title defence as Jordan debut

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  Lionel Messi returns with a highly fancied Argentina squad while Algeria and Austria are set to battle for second spot

• Cristiano Ronaldo scores record-breaking World Cup goal

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  Ronaldo, 41, is the first player in World Cup history to score in six editions of the tournament

• Tottenham make headway in battle with Manchester United for key midfielder’s signature

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  Both Tottenham and Manchester United are keen on West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes

• Fifa weighs up keeping hydration breaks for future World Cups despite fan backlash

  23-6-2026 Football The Independent Football

  Hydration breaks have been loudly booed by fans at the World Cup