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FIFA World Cup 2026: "Exemplary captain," Roberto Martinez hails Cristiano Ronaldo as football icon following RO16 exit

Jul 07, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo's final FIFA World Cup ended in tears of sorrow as once again, his side was shown the door. Since his debut in the 2006 edition, the most prestigious prize in football has eluded him, and after the confirmation before this match that Cristiano would be playing his last FIFA World Cup, the world might have seen Cristiano part ways with the grandest stage of his sport without the trophy, one of the greatest examples of how cruel a sport could be to one of its greatest givers.

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Moment of respect: Spain's teen sensation Yamal hugs emotional Cristiano Ronaldo after Portugal's WC exit

Jul 07, 2026

The clash between Spain and Portugal was a battle of generations, with 18-year-old Yamal battling it out with 41-year-old Cristiano, a football institution in himself. It was Yamal's side which came out on top, and once again, Cristiano was forced to leave the pitch with tears in his eyes.
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"Before Cristiano, Portugal had not won anything": Ronaldo says won't make "rash" call on international future following FIFA WC exit

Jul 07, 2026
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Jul 07, 2026

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Jul 06, 2026

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Martinez steps down as Portugal coach, emphasises need to "have new voice" after RO16 exit

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Jul 06, 2026
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"Louder than ever": Belgium fans rally for men's team ahead of FIFA WC RO16 clash against USA

Jul 06, 2026
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Jul 06, 2026
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FIFA World Cup 2026: England's Jordan Henderson set to miss rest of WC due to wrist injury

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Jul 06, 2026
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Jul 06, 2026
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FIFA World Cup 2026: FFF launch appeal to rescind Olise's yellow card ahead of QF vs Morocco

Jul 06, 2026