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Luka Modric, Cristiano Ronaldo, and a World Cup instant classic with historic stakes and tension
Living legends vying to extend their World Cup careers during an instant classic staged in a Toronto whose soccer culture was built by Portuguese and Croatians. Just another night at the 2026 World Cup.
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brazilnews.net
· Jun 24, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo records brace as Portugal rout Uzbekistan
(Photo credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images)Cristiano Ronaldo turned in a vintage performance with two goals and delivered Portugal to their first win of the 2026 World Cup, a 5-0 rout of overmatched Uzbekistan on Tuesday in Houston.Ronaldo became the first player with goals in six editions of the World Cup. He eclipsed Eusebio as Portugal's all-time World Cup goals leader with 10. And at 41, he is the seco
Football | Mail Online
· Jul 5, 2026
THE ANALYST - Antonio Nusa: Meet Norway's next superstar whose trademark finish and fearless swagger could send Brazil crashing out of the World Cup - and why he is attracting the interest of Europe's top clubs
THE ANALYST - Antonio Nusa: Meet Norway's next superstar whose trademark finish and fearless swagger could send Brazil crashing out of the World Cup - and why he is attracting the interest of Europe's top clubs
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 3, 2026
Modric terima penghormatan Dalic, Martinez
TORONTO: Jurulatih Croatia, Zlatko Dalic dan pengendali Portugal, Roberto Martinez, menzahirkan penghormatan kepada kapten Croatia, Luka Modric yang dipercayai telah mengharungi penampilan terakhirnya di pentas Piala Dunia. Selepas Croatia tewas 1-2 kepada Portugal dalam aksi penuh dramatik di Toronto, Modric, 40, dilihat berbual mesra dengan Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, sejurus tamat perlawanan. Kedua-dua legenda bola sepak ... Read more The post Modric terima penghormatan Dalic, Martinez appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
GiveMeSport
· Jul 11, 2026
World Cup: Players With Most Goals And Assists Since 1998
10 players with most World Cup goals and assists since 1998 - Harry Kane above Cristiano Ronaldo
NBC News
· Jul 2, 2026
¿Listo para el gran choque? Croacia se prepara para un duelo intenso ante Portugal
Los croatas calientan para un enfrentamiento espectacular en Toronto. Se juegan la vida en la Copa Mundial, ¿Será la victoria para Modric o para Cristiano Ronaldo?
Football | The Guardian
· Jul 5, 2026
Lionel Messi and football’s ageless wonders can excel into their 40s | Emma Hayes
Argentina’s captain leads the way for veteran strikers at World Cup. They have different styles, but all have shown their worthI would be shocked if the record for the most goals scored by a player in a World Cup – Just Fontaine’s 13 in 1958 – is not broken this summer. That is how elite the world’s top forwards are. They are all pushing each other to keep scoring more. We are so lucky to be watching them at the same time.I also believe, because of the skill set required to be a world-class, modern-day finisher, we are going to see more and more playing into their 40s, so much so that it may be possible that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could go to another World Cup. Continue reading...
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