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Off the bench, Ronaldo can help Portugal in a way he refused to at Manchester United
Ronaldo's benching mirrors how things ended at Manchester United. But with a World Cup at stake, he has the chance to make this scenario work.
Everything you need to know about Goncalo Ramos, the man who replaced Ronaldo and Nunez
Ronaldo was dropped vs. Switzerland for the 21-year-old, who then scored a hat trick. He's a future star.
Have Portugal's World Cup credentials been underestimated?
Why Ronaldo will have to accept coming off the bench for Portugal
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Spain knocked out and Ronaldo-less Portugal dominate
Morocco showed up Spain while Goncalo Ramos' hat trick suggests maybe Portugal don't need Cristiano Ronaldo after all. Here's the latest from Qatar.
Bounou the calm presence behind Morocco's World Cup success
Yassine Bounou's gentle voice and big grin highlights exactly why there is so much confidence flowing through the Morocco squad at this World Cup.
Where did it go wrong for Spain?
NETHERLANDS' RESILIENT LEADER
What motivates Van Gaal for his last dance with Netherlands at World Cup?
Taking Netherlands to a World Cup at 71 years old, not long after battling cancer, is one of many things to marvel at about manager Louis van Gaal.
MEET BRAZIL'S PIGEON DANCER
How Richarlison has cemented his spot for Brazil at the World Cup
With his trademark "pigeon dance" and knack for scoring goals, Richarlison has been instrumental in Brazil's quest for a sixth World Cup.
TIME FOR USA TO TURN THE PAGE
A way-too-early look at the USMNT depth chart for 2026 World Cup
How will the US player pool take shape for the 2026 World Cup? Here is a position-by-position breakdown.
SENEGAL'S SUCCESS STORY
Iliman Ndiaye's remarkable World Cup journey with Senegal is just the beginning
From the English amateur leagues three years ago to the World Cup, Iliman Ndiaye is a success story despite Senegal's round-of-16 exit in Qatar.
MAN UNITED'S CLIMB IN THE WSL
Man United have lacked support and success of other WSL teams. Is that changing?
Man United have only lost once this WSL campaign. Despite the forces working against them, is a first Women's Super League title possible?
BRAZIL PUNCH TICKET TO QUARTERFINALS
Keep dancing! Brazil won't stop celebrating with TikTok routines despite claims of 'disrespect'
Some may call them disrespectful, but Brazil don't care. Neymar & Co. are going to keep on dancing every time they score a goal at the World Cup.
Moreno: There is no stopping Brazil
Top Headlines
- Ten Hag on Ronaldo: 'He's gone, it's the past'
- PSG keen on Bellingham, not Ronaldo - president
- Sterling burglary: Two arrests made by police
- Ronaldo's Portugal role 'to be defined' - Santos
- Hazard quits Belgium after World Cup failure
- FIFA president helped set me free - WC protester
- Morocco: Historic win honors Arab world, Africa
- Luis Enrique: 'Responsibility mine' for Spain exit
- Sources: Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus out 3 months
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World Cup 2022 is the closest, most entertaining in decades, but France and Brazil remain clear favorites
Despite the 2022 World Cup churning out a ridiculous amount of upsets, drama and intrigue, one thing remains constant: France and Brazil still look like the best teams in the world.
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Predicting the entire 2022 World Cup, from Qatar vs. Ecuador to the final
We did it after the World Cup draw, but let's go again: Here are our expert predictions for every single game of the 2022 tournament. Let's ride!
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World Cup: Round of 16 bracket
See who's moving on and check out all the matchups in the knockout rounds in Qatar.
