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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...
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OneFootball
· Jul 6, 2026
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Cristiano Ronaldo is not the only Portuguese who has played his last match for the national team. His coach, Roberto Martínez, is also stepping down. He announced this at the press conference after t...
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· Jun 22, 2026
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· Jul 6, 2026
Ronaldo starts against Spain in bid to extend last World Cup
ARLINGTON, United States (AFP) — Cristiano Ronaldo was named in Portugal's starting line-up for the last-16 showdown against Spain on Monday as he bids to extend his last World Cup.The 41-year-old will captain Roberto Martinez's side as they face the European champions at the home of the Dallas Cowboys.With a place in the quarter-finals at stake, Ronaldo will be in the centre of a front three featuring Al Nassr team-mate Joao Felix and Pedro Neto of Chelsea.Bernardo Silva must again make do with a place on the bench.Spain coach Luis de la Fuente also did not spring any surprises.They are captained by Manchester City midfield general Rodri and boast an attacking line-up of Dani Olmo, Mikel Oyarzabal and Lamine Yamal.While Ronaldo is playing at his last World Cup, the 18-year-old Barcelona winger Yamal is at the opposite end of his career.The winners play co-hosts the United States or Belgium in the last eight.Ronaldo, the leading scorer in the history of international men's football, has three goals in four matches so far in North America.
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Related coverage for "Tony Popovic gets FA backing but is he is right man to take Socceroos forward? | Jack Snape": OneFootball — 🚨 Right after the World Cup exit! Portugal boss announces exit. Utusan Malaysia — Conceicao pertahan Ronaldo, nafi pemain Portugal tertekan. Football Talk — Man Utd eye move to trump Arsenal in race to sign World Cup star - report. Anfield Index — Liverpool target picks European giants for move. Sports Mole — 2026 World Cup could still treat us to a Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo final "if the stars align". Jamaica Observer — Ronaldo starts against Spain in bid to extend last World Cup