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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1928, Sven Davidson, Swedish-American tennis player (died 2008) was born. In 1930, The inaugural FIFA World Cup begins in Uruguay. In 1940, Tom Lichtenberg, American football player and coach (died 2013) was born. In 1941, Ilmar Raud, Estonian chess player (born 1913) passed away. In 1944, Cyril Knowles, English footballer and manager (died 1991) was born. In 1963, Neal Foulds, English snooker player and sportscaster was born. In 1978, Prodromos Nikolaidis, Greek basketball player was born. In 1979, Libuše Průšová, Czech tennis player was born. In 1982, Dominic Isaacs, South African footballer was born. In 1985, Guillermo Ochoa, Mexican footballer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

‘I go with a clear conscience’: Cristiano Ronaldo confirms he has played his last World Cup game

Football | The Guardian

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July 6, 2026

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‘I go with a clear conscience’: Cristiano Ronaldo confirms he has played his last World Cup game

Portugal lose last 16 game 1-0 against SpainMartínez: ‘When you need a goal, you cannot take him off’Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted that he has played his last World Cup game, but said that even at 41 he has not yet made a decision about his future.Twenty-three years after making his debut, the Portugal captain’s 233rd game for his national team ended in a late 1-0 defeat against Spain that led to elimination in Dallas. He departs as the only man to have ever scored at six World Cups and he said he does so at peace, claiming that Portugal’s European Championship win in 2016 is as big as a world title and noting that his era has been the most successful in the country’s history. Continue reading...

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NBC News

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· Jul 5, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo: “Disfrutar al máximo… Va a ser mi último Mundial”

Lo confirmó la leyenda. Cristiano Ronaldo aseguró que está jugando su última Copa del Mundo y que el partido de octavos de final ante España será uno de los más importantes en su carrera.

Football Italia

· Jul 3, 2026

Video: Cristiano Ronaldo reveals what he told Modric after Portugal’s win over Croatia

Cristiano Ronaldo revealed what he told his former Real Madrid teammate Luka Modric after Portugal beat Croatia in the World Cup Round of 32: ‘I love to see you again.’Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portug...

GiveMeSport

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· Jun 22, 2026

Miroslav Klose’s Opinion on Lionel Messi Breaking World Cup Record

What Miroslav Klose said about Lionel Messi breaking his World Cup goalscoring record

Korea Times News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Ronaldo says it again: His 6th World Cup will be his last

Ronaldo says it again: His 6th World Cup will be his last

The Independent

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· Jul 10, 2026

Erling Haaland is Norway’s humble hero – and England might not be able to stop him

WORLD CUP 2026: Relaxed off the pitch, relentless on it, there is no other footballer quite like the Norway striker – Miguel Delaney explains what makes him so good

FOX Sports Digital

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· Jun 23, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo Makes History as First Player to Score in Six World Cups

Cristiano Ronaldo has once again silenced the critics by etching his name into the record books as the first male player to score in six different World Cup tournaments. Despite mounting pressure regarding his age and international form, the 41-year-old icon proved that his clinical instincts remain sharp on the grandest stage of all.

Irish Star

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· Jul 11, 2026

Ronaldo and Luka Modric's World Cup exchange with referee caught on camera

Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric were both likely playing in their final World Cup in 2026, and the referee for their Round of 32 match shared a light-hearted joke with the pair before kickoff

Vanguard News

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· Jul 5, 2026

‘You’ve been trying to kill me for 23 years’ — Ronaldo fires back at critics

Cristiano Ronaldo admitted at the World Cup on Sunday he is not the player he once was but came out fighting against critics trying to kill me for the past 23 years. The post ‘You’ve been trying to kill me for 23 years’ — Ronaldo fires back at critics appeared first on Vanguard News.

SundayTimes

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· Jul 6, 2026

President Trump phoned Fifa because ‘referee’s call was horrible’

‘[Balogun is] one of our best players. And [the ref] gave him a red card. I didn’t know what that meant ... yes, I asked for a review by Fifa’

India TV News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo speaks on his international future after World Cup dream ends with loss to Spain

Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that he has played in his last FIFA World Cup but stated that he won't be making rash decisions on whether he has played his last international match for the former European champions. Ronaldo's bid for the elusive World Cup ended with a 1-0 defeat to 2010 champions Spain in the round of 16 in Dallas on Tuesday, July 7 (IST) as he broke down in tears walking off the pitch.

The korea Herald News

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· Jun 24, 2026

Ronaldo becomes first player to score in six World Cups

HOUSTON (AP) -- Cristiano Ronaldo had a simple but strong message as the final whistle sounded after Portugal's big win at the World Cup on Tuesday. I'm back, he said directly into the television camera. I'm back. Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments by getting two goals in Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan, quieting critics after his forgettable performance in the team's 1-1 draw with Congo in the opener. Even though criticism isn't anything new t

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 3, 2026

Ronaldo appears to say ‘Bismillah’ before penalty | AJ #shorts

Cristiano Ronaldo appeared to say ‘Bismillah’ (In the name of God) twice before taking a penalty, scoring the equalizing goal for Portugal against Croatia, in their Round of 32 match at Toronto Stadium on Friday. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Football | Mail Online

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· Jun 27, 2026

From his double in the 2022 final to stoppage-time winners: All 18 of Lionel Messi's World Cup goals RANKED after legend broke Miroslav Klose's record

From his double in the 2022 final to stoppage-time winners: All 18 of Lionel Messi's World Cup goals RANKED after legend broke Miroslav Klose's record

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 3, 2026

Peminat dakwa Ronaldo lafaz Bismillah

TORONTO: Cristiano Ronaldo sekali lagi mencuri tumpuan peminat bola sepak dunia, bukan sahaja kerana menjaringkan gol, malah didakwa melafazkan kalimah Bismillah sebelum mengambil sepakan penalti ketika membantu Portugal menewaskan Croatia 2-1 dalam pusingan 32 Piala Dunia 2026. Rakaman televisyen memaparkan penyerang berusia 41 tahun itu seolah-olah bercakap sendirian beberapa saat sebelum menyempurnakan sepakan penalti yang ... Read more The post Peminat dakwa Ronaldo lafaz Bismillah appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Legit.ng

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· Jul 7, 2026

Guinness World Records honours Cristiano Ronaldo after heartbreaking World Cup exit against Spain

Guinness World Records honoursCristiano Ronaldo after his potential final World Cup appearance, reflecting on his remarkable legacy and impactful career in football.

OneFootball

· Jul 6, 2026

🎥 World Cup highlights: that's it for CR7! Spain stun Portugal late

Cristiano Ronaldo played the last World Cup match of his career today. However, it ended quite bitterly in the round of 16 at the tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Mikel Merino deli...

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jul 6, 2026

Ronaldo confirms this will be his last World Cup

Ronaldo confirms this will be his last World Cup

Vanity Fair

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· Jun 23, 2026

José Mourinho Interview: Real Madrid Return, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, and More

The mercurial Portuguese coach changed the game, won everything, then faded out—or so it seemed. Now, in conversation with VF, he talks about the noise around his new club's star, Kylian Mbappé, plus Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pep Guardiola, and his new campaign with Ferragamo.

AC Milan

· Jun 25, 2026

TWO WORLD CUPS, ANOTHER GOAL

In Houston, against Uzbekistan, Rafael Leão made the most of the few minutes he was brought on for at the end of Portugal's match by doing what matters most - scoring. It is his second World Cup, an...

Off The Press

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· Jul 5, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo: ‘This will be my last World Cup’

Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that this will be his last World Cup, as he prepares to face Spain with Portugal in Monday’s round-of-16 clash in Dallas. Ronaldo, 41, has played in six editions of the tournament — in 2006, 2020, 2014, 2018, 2022 and now in 2026 — and became the first player to score []...Click to read more

SkySports

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What is Ronaldo's World Cup legacy? HAVE YOUR SAY!

What is Ronaldo's World Cup legacy? HAVE YOUR SAY!

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 5, 2026

Ronaldo confirms this will be his last World Cup ahead of Spain clash

Ronaldo confirms this will be his last World Cup ahead of Spain clash

brazilnews.net

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· Jul 4, 2026

"We knew how to suffer and pull it off": Messi after Argentina seal R16 spot following win over Cabo Verde

Miami [US], July 4 (ANI): Following his side's qualification for the FIFA World Cup round of 16 after a hard-fought win over debutants Cabo Verde, the Argentina superstar Lionel Messi took to social media to express his happiness, saying that the team knew it was going to be difficult, but 'they knew how to suffer and pull it off'. Messi-led Argentina were given a scare of a lifetime as a Vozinha powered Cabo Ve

Irish Mirror

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· Jul 4, 2026

From Aviva meltdown to World Cup woes, is Cristiano Ronaldo's refusal to quit tarnishing his legacy?

Cristiano Ronaldo's lumbering performance up front for Portugal at the World Cup and his increasing petulance on the pitch is threatening to overshadow his legendary status among many fans

The i Paper

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· Jul 1, 2026

The American mayor who has an ownership stake in two UK football clubs

He is attending his fifth World Cup and is proud to show off his football fandom

Football | The Guardian

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· Jul 6, 2026

Merino strikes at the death for Spain to send Portugal and Ronaldo limping out

It ended with a goal from a tall, slightly ungainly figure driving through the centre-forward position – but perhaps not the one that the narrative demanded. In stoppage time, Mikel Merino ran on to Ferran Torres’s through-ball and, with impressive calm after a scrappy game that had largely lacked it, rolled the winner past Diogo Costa. He celebrated, as he had after his winner against Germany at the Euros two years ago, with a run around the corner flag, echoing his father’s celebration after scoring for Osasuna in Stuttgart in 1991.At the other end, an actual centre-forward slumped. For Cristiano Ronaldo, this was the end. As the final whistle blew, he stood staring bleakly into the middle distance, mortality having caught up with him at last. He is the only player ever to score in six different World Cups, but he will not score in another one. At 41, the tournament is finally all over for a player whose longevity has been a marvel. Continue reading...

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 5, 2026

This is my last World Cup – Cristiano Ronaldo finally confirms

Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has officially confirmed this is the last time he will play at the World Cup. Ronaldo stated this during a press conference on Sunday, ahead of their last-16 clash with Spain. The 41-year-old’s sister, Katia, had hinted that the Al Nassr forward would retire from international football after the tournament. Ronaldo [] This is my last World Cup – Cristiano Ronaldo finally confirms

The Rising Nepal

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· Jul 4, 2026

Holders Argentina break Cape Verde hearts with extra-time win

By Charlotte Coates, BBC Sport journalist, July 4: At a glance Lionel Messi scored his seventh goal in the tournament b...

BBC Sport

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· Jun 22, 2026

All of Messi's record-breaking 18 World Cup goals

Watch all of Lionel Messi's World Cup goals as he breaks Miroslav Klose's individual scoring record with a 17th goal in Argentina's group stage match against Austria.

Al Jazeera

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· Jun 22, 2026

No pressure to pass the ball to Ronaldo in World Cup: Portugal’s Conceicao

Ronaldo has faced criticism after his performance in Portugal’s first match of the FIFA World Cup.

Daily Mail

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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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