Cristiano Ronaldo believes Portugal’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia demonstrated one of the qualities every World Cup champion must possess: the ability to endure adversity. The Portugal captain reflected on an emotionally charged Round of 32 encounter that saw Roberto Martínez’s side recover from a second-half deficit before Gonçalo Ramos struck a stoppage-time winner to
Portugal survived a dramatic late scare to defeat Croatia 2-1 and book their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16, where an eagerly anticipated Iberian derby against Spain now awaits. Substitute Gonçalo Ramos headed home a stoppage-time winner after Cristiano Ronaldo had become the oldest player ever to score in a FIFA World
Spain arrived at the knockout stage carrying the weight of expectation. They left Inglewood looking every bit like a team capable of winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A clinical 3-0 victory over Austria on Thursday not only secured Spain’s place in the Round of 16 but also showcased the complete package assembled by head
Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku has paid a glowing tribute to Senegal following his side’s dramatic 3-2 extra-time victory in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32, describing the Teranga Lions as one of the strongest teams at the tournament despite their heartbreaking elimination. Belgium looked to be heading out of the competition after falling 2-0
Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has admitted his side became overly defensive after establishing a two-goal lead against Belgium, acknowledging that his team’s change in approach contributed to one of the most painful collapses of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Teranga Lions looked destined for a place in the Round of 16 after goals
Daniel Daga’s football career has received a major boost after Norwegian club Molde FK confirmed the Nigerian midfielder can return to action following his unanimous acquittal by the Frostating Court of Appeal in a sexual assault case that kept him out of football for almost a year. The verdict brings an end to one of
Senegal’s turbulent FIFA World Cup campaign has taken another dramatic turn after midfielder Pape Gueye announced he will no longer represent the national team while the current coaching staff remains in charge, a decision that has intensified scrutiny of head coach Pape Thiaw following the Teranga Lions’ painful elimination by Belgium. In a strongly worded
The Royal Netherlands Football Association (KNVB) has strongly condemned the racist and discriminatory abuse directed at several Netherlands players following the team’s elimination from the FIFA World Cup, reaffirming that there is no place for racism in football or society. In an official statement released after the Round of 32 defeat to Morocco, the Dutch
Football legend Clarence Seedorf has issued a powerful call for decisive action against racism after three Netherlands internationals were subjected to racist abuse following their FIFA World Cup elimination to Morocco. In a statement posted on his official social media channels, Seedorf condemned the abuse directed at Quinten Timber, Justin Kluivert and Crysencio Summerville, who
Belgium completed one of the greatest comebacks in FIFA World Cup history, overturning a two-goal deficit in the closing minutes before defeating Senegal 3-2 after extra time to book their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. For 85 minutes, Senegal looked destined to become the latest African nation to