Portugal stepping out of Ronaldo's long shadow at World Cup
A future for Portugal's national team without Cristiano Ronaldo could be a daunting prospect to the country’s up-and-coming generation of internationalsDECEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Luis Enrique replaced as Spain coach after World Cup exit
Luis Enrique has been replaced by José Luis de la Fuente as Spain’s coach after the national team was eliminated in the round of 16 at the World CupDECEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Spain's 'tiki-taka' under attack again after World Cup loss
New questions about the effectiveness of the “tiki-taka” ball-possession style have surfaced after another early exit by Spain at the World CupDECEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
England player Raheem Sterling to return to World Cup
Raheem Sterling will rejoin England’s World Cup squad after a break-in at his home in the U.K. The Chelsea forward had left England’s camp in Qatar to be with his family, which mea...DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Just how good was Diego Maradona against England at the 1986 World Cup? One of the World Cup’s most controversial moments and one of its greatest goals. But how good was Maradona against England in 1986?
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
'Ronaldo showed great personality' - Portugal star won't cause World Cup dressing room rift, insists Bernardo Bernardo Silva has insisted that Cristiano Ronaldo won't cause a rift in Portugal's World Cup camp after being dropped.
DECEMBER 7, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
What's next for the USMNT? When might we see Pulisic, McKennie, and company playing together again?
DECEMBER 7, 2022 • DEADSPIN.COM
Rested Mbappé to face England in World Cup quarterfinals
Kylian Mbappé will be ready to face England at the World Cup on SaturdayDECEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gregg Berhalter in discussions over new USMNT contract - report United States Men’s National Team head coach Gregg Berhalter is set to open talks with the US Soccer Federation regarding a new contract, ac...
DECEMBER 7, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Cristiano Ronaldo requests documents relating to Juventus investigation Cristiano Ronaldo has requested, via his lawyer, access to documents relating to the ongoing investigations into Juventus’ finances.
DECEMBER 7, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Bruno Fernandes discusses Cristiano Ronaldo being benched by Portugal Bruno Fernades hints Cristiano Ronaldo is unhappy after being benched by Portugal for World Cup last 16 win over Switzerland.
DECEMBER 7, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Belgium forward Hazard retires from international soccer
Belgium forward Eden Hazard has retired from international soccer nearly a week after his country’s aging generation of players was eliminated from the World CupDECEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Allyson Felix Left the Track World Better Than She Found It—And She's Not Done Yet The U.S. Olympic legend—and advocate for athletes and mothers—is the winner of SI’s 2022 Muhammad Ali Legacy Award.
DECEMBER 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Ronaldo loses Portugal spot to sully World Cup journey
The dream is still alive for Cristiano Ronaldo at the World CupDECEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Switzerland falls again to first World Cup knockout punch
Switzerland exited the World Cup at the round of 16 stage just as it usually does in the modern eraDECEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
World Cup hits and misses: Cristiano Ronaldo's replacement Goncalo Ramos shines on beautiful day for Morocco's Yassine 'Bono' Bounou The Sky Sports writers reflect on Tuesdays World Cup action as Morocco produce an almighty shock to knock out 2010 champions Spain; plus Por...
DECEMBER 7, 2022 • SKY.COM
Ronaldo benched, Portugal beats Switzerland 6-1 at World Cup behind Goncalo Ramos' hat trick With Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench, the superstar striker’s replacement scored a hat trick to lead Portugal over Switzerland 6-1 and into t...
DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM
How good was Diego Maradona? One of the World Cup’s most controversial moments and one of its greatest goals. But how good was Maradona against England in 1986?
DECEMBER 7, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
How Cristiano Ronaldo handles his World Cup demotion may mark his legacy as one of the sport's greats Nearing the close of his Portugal career, but also closing in on the World Cup final, Cristiano Ronaldo can't afford to be anything but a te...
DECEMBER 7, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Little known before World Cup, Ramos goals lift Portugal
Gonçalo Ramos showed that he has the goods and the goals to stand in for Cristiano Ronaldo by scoring a hat trick at the World Cup in his first start for Portugal’s national teamDECEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Portugal shined at the World Cup without Cristiano Ronaldo. What's next for the declining superstar? - The Boston Globe The Portuguese looked so much better without their all-time leading goalscorer, as he continues to fade from the game's elite ranks.
DECEMBER 6, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Santos on Ronaldo — 'There is no problem with our captain' Fernando Santos insisted there was no issue with Cristiano Ronaldo after benching the Portugal captain ahead of the round of 16 tie with Swi...
DECEMBER 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Portugal path to World Cup final: Which teams Cristiano Ronaldo's team might have to face We take a look at whether Cristiano Ronaldo could win the World Cup with Portugal at Qatar 2022, whilst mapping out Portugal's potential rou...
DECEMBER 6, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Portugal path to World Cup final: Which teams Cristiano Ronaldo's team might have to face We take a look at whether Cristiano Ronaldo could win the World Cup with Portugal at Qatar 2022, whilst mapping out Portugal's potential rou...
DECEMBER 6, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Twilight for Busquets, last of Spain's champs at World Cup
Sergio Busquets reached soccer’s top step with Spain but now has been stung by La Roja’s third straight elimination from a major tournament on penalty kicksDECEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
