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Good thing it's over: Cristiano Ronaldo’s cult of personality became unbearable - opinion
In today’s media climate, the individualists with the most Instagram likes are celebrated, while players who know how to connect with their teammates are left to the soccer nerds.
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Awful Announcing
· Jun 29, 2026
Dave Portnoy: Pat McAfee blew reason for leaving Barstool out of proportion
Pat McAfee currently sits atop the sports media kingdom as the reluctant face of ESPN, where he seemingly gets everything he wants, especially after publicly complaining. It can be hard to remember that not that long ago he was a Barstool Sports personality. It probably isn’t very hard to imagine that his time there ended
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· Jul 6, 2026
I know from personal experience that Portugal boss Roberto Martinez is a nice guy, writes KIERAN GILL... but as they take on Spain we now have the proof he's NOT afraid to bruise the ego of Cristiano Ronaldo
I know from personal experience that Portugal boss Roberto Martinez is a nice guy, writes KIERAN GILL... but as they take on Spain we now have the proof he's NOT afraid to bruise the ego of Cristiano Ronaldo
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· Jun 22, 2026
How Thomas Tuchel's 'tough love' fixed England's Jude Bellingham problem: 'Psychological profiling', what their relationship is really like and why some team-mates are still wary of Real Madrid star at World Cup
How Thomas Tuchel's 'tough love' fixed England's Jude Bellingham problem: 'Psychological profiling', what their relationship is really like and why some team-mates are still wary of Real Madrid star at World Cup
Barca Universal
· Jun 26, 2026
Report – How Barcelona players learned about Julian Alvarez’s statements and their reaction
Atletico Madrid superstar Julian Alvarez’s recent comments about his future have created a wave of excitement not only among Barcelona supporters but also within the club’s dressing room, reports ...
Football | The Guardian
· Jul 5, 2026
Tony Popovic gets FA backing but is he is right man to take Socceroos forward? | Jack Snape
The coach has the support of his employers and players for now but there will be a push for creativity to trump his defensive mindset There has been an avalanche of criticism tumble upon Tony Popovic in the wake of Australia’s shootout loss to Egypt, for which he brought on Maty Ryan and asked 18-year-old Lucas Herrington to take a crucial penalty. Yet the morning after in Dallas, none of it was coming from Popovic’s boss, who instead delivered an endorsement for the Socceroos coach. “Every fan believes he’s a great national coach, right?” said Football Australia chief executive Martin Kugeler.It sounded like a contentious statement, but until you realise the “he” in the sentence was referring to a fan, not the Socceroos coach. Either way, Popovic is a capable manager who has shown he has a place in professional football, and has guided this team out of a challenging World Cup group. Continue reading...
brazilnews.net
· Jul 7, 2026
"Messi plays football for moments like this...": Scaloni after Argentina seal FIFA WC QF spot following Egypt scare
Atlanta [US], July 8 (ANI): Following his side's remarkable comeback win against Egypt in the round of 16 of the ongoing FIFA World Cup, Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni was overwhelmed with emotions, admitting to getting emotional in the changing room. He also hailed the 39-year-old icon Lionel Messi, saying that the World Cup-winning icon 'plays the sport for moments like these'. From being 2-0 down in the 67th m
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