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Ronaldo's latest row with his coach is nothing new; he has a long history of them
Cristiano Ronaldo's angry reaction to being substituted for Portugal is far from the first high-profile row of his two decades at the top.
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WOMEN'S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
THURSDAY'S MATCHES
'The best in the world': Why Brazil's Casemiro is essential to their World Cup hopes
Casemiro, Brazil's midfield anchor, is cementing his status as one of the game's greats. Can he lead his country to its sixth World Cup title?
Why Brazil vs. Croatia is also a battle of iconic kits and deeper meaning
Brazil-Croatia isn't just a big match. It's a time to celebrate their amazing kits and the backstories behind them.
GLOBAL SOCCER SCORES
THURSDAY'S MATCHES
HOW TO TAKE A SHOOTOUT PENALTY
What's it like to take a penalty at the World Cup? 'No joy, just pure relief'
After two hours of play, with the hopes of a nation weighing on you, it can come down to one kick from 12 yards. It's not for the faint of heart.
QUARTERFINALS PREVIEW
World Cup quarterfinals preview: What to know about each team, predictions, schedule and more
With the 2022 World Cup quarterfinals set, we bring you one key factor and one player to know ahead of the matchups, plus predictions.
World Cup: How to bet the quarterfinal round
With only eight teams left, our analysts offer their best practices for betting.
England rewriting their haunted World Cup history, drawing parallels with 1966 win
England haven't won the World Cup since 1966. If they can beat France on Sunday, they'll have cleared a hurdle that's stood in their way ever since.
Griezmann thriving in new midfield role thanks to trust of Deschamps
When France lost several key midfielders before the World Cup, Antoine Griezmann became an unlikely solution.
WORLD CUP DAILY
One big thing for the last 8 teams, the latest on USA and Berhalter
With two days of no games ahead of the quarterfinals, there's plenty to look ahead before the action picks up again. Here's the latest from Qatar.
CROATIA'S DEFENSIVE LEADER
Who is that masked man? Why Croatia defender Gvardiol is tipped for big things
Croatia's Josko Gvardiol is 20 years old and bossing the World Cup. One scout says: "I don't think I've seen a more technically gifted defender."
How can Croatia upset Brazil in the World Cup quarterfinals?
Top Headlines
- PSG president: Confident 'happy' Messi will stay
- Sources: Real, Palmeiras agree deal for Endrick
- Luis Enrique out as Spain boss after Morocco loss
- Ronaldo exit threat rumours false - Portugal FA
- Arsenal beat Lyon 3-0 in Dubai friendly
- Tite defends dancing: 'Respect Brazilian culture'
- Sources: Qatari royals not interested in Liverpool
- Sources: Man Utd working on Sommer transfer
- Van Gaal entertains in lively Netherlands presser
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Your World Cup 2022 guide to penalty shootouts: best takers left in Qatar, keeper stats, more
As the 2022 World Cup enters the quarterfinals, the chances of a game being decided from the spot increase exponentially. Ryan O'Hanlon breaks down the numbers on how to win a penalty shootout.
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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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World Cup: Round of 16 bracket
See who's moving on and check out all the matchups in the knockout rounds in Qatar.
