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Ronaldo and Modric set to make more history but struggling to defy Father Time

Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric will make history when two outfield players aged over 40 face off for the first time in a World Cup as Portugal take on Croatia in Friday's last-32 clash.

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Why Portugal's selection of Cristiano Ronaldo for this World Cup has been a mistake

This coming Friday, Portugal will take on Croatia with the hope of getting to the Round of 16.

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Roberto Martinez defends Cristiano Ronaldo's minutes in World Cup after draw

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez defended Cristiano Ronaldo after his skipper played another 90 minutes in ⁠the 0-0 World Cup Group K draw with Colombia, as his side finished in second place on Saturday, while the tournament's biggest names took a ‌breather.

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Klopp in awe of 'extraordinary' Messi and Ronaldo amid World Cup achievements

Jurgen Klopp has revealed his admiration for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as the World Cup continues.

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World Cup highlights: Ronaldo makes history, England stumble & the 'statue fan' returns

Cristiano Ronaldo answered his critics with a historic brace, Portugal cruised to victory, and Colombia secured qualification on a day when England stumbled against Carlos Queiroz's Ghana. Between records, improbable saves, and a rehearsed free-kick that fooled everyone, the World Cup once again delivered stories of every kind.

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'I'm back': Cristiano Ronaldo responds with Portugal after difficult period

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cup campaigns and silenced his critics after "a dark week" as the Portugal captain struck twice in a 5-0 annihilation of Uzbekistan on Tuesday.

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Jamie Leweling says he will get Ronaldo's iconic haircut if Germany lift World Cup

Germany's Jamie Leweling promised on Tuesday he would cut his hair into ⁠the triangle fringe made popular in 2002 by Brazil's Ronaldo, after the midfielder changed his profile picture on social media ‌with an AI one in which he sports the former World Cup winner's iconic ‌hairstyle.

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Ronaldo up and running with historic brace as Portugal put five past Uzbekistan

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first man to score at six different FIFA World Cup (WC) tournaments, scoring twice as Portugal beat Uzbekistan 5-0. The Asian debutants are now staring down the barrel of early elimination, having conceded 3+ goals in each of their group stage games to date.

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Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first player to score at six different World Cup tournaments

Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player in history to score at six different World Cup tournaments with the opener against Uzbekistan on Tuesday.

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Former rivals reunite: Ronaldo meets Cannavaro as Portugal face Uzbekistan

Portugal and Uzbekistan face off in the second round of Group K at the World Cup this Tuesday. This marks the renewal of a rivalry that began over 20 years ago between Cristiano Ronaldo and Fabio Cannavaro, now the coach of the Uzbeks.

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EXCLUSIVE: Zamorano on Brazil being 'more magical' with Neymar & Ronaldo relationship

The BMO Field press room in Toronto was buzzing minutes before the broadcast of Germany vs Ivory Coast on Telemundo. Between adjusting his headset and checking the lineups for the match - which would end in a 2-1 German victory - the legendary former Chilean striker Ivan Zamorano spoke exclusively to Flashscore about the direction of this World Cup.

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Portugal forward Conceicao insists teammates don't feel pressure to pass to Ronaldo

Portugal winger Francisco Conceicao insisted on Sunday his team-mates felt no pressure to pass to Cristiano Ronaldo following scrutiny of the veteran superstar's role in their lacklustre World Cup opener.

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Diogo Dalot hits back at Portugal critics, defends Ronaldo after opening game

Portugal defender Diogo Dalot delivered a defiant riposte to critics ⁠on Saturday, claiming there were people actively rooting against his country's World Cup campaign following their stuttering start in Group K.

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Ruben Dias insists Portugal are ignoring criticism as Ronaldo noise loudens at World Cup

The Portugal squad are shutting out criticism of the team ⁠and captain Cristiano Ronaldo following an underwhelming draw in their World Cup opener against the Democratic Republic of Congo, defender Ruben Dias ‌said on Friday.

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Why a lacklustre Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal were unable to win their World Cup opener

With Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi all having announced themselves in their respective opening games of World Cup 2026, Wednesday evening gave Cristiano Ronaldo the opportunity to match their exploits.

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Messi rolls back the years as Ronaldo falters: First round of World Cup games deliver

From Lionel Messi rolling back the years to full stadiums and a Cape Verde team that shocked Spain, here is what we learned after the first round of games at the World Cup:

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World Cup highlights: England make statement start as Ronaldo struggles for Portugal

Day seven of the World Cup is over, with big wins for England and Colombia, while Portugal faltered in a draw against the DR Congo and Ghana netted a last-gasp winner to defeat Panama.

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Cristiano Ronaldo does little to quieten critics after anonymous display for Portugal

Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo's two second-half misses against the Democratic Republic of ⁠Congo and a mostly anonymous display did little to dissuade those who feel he is past his prime and not ‌the man to lead his country to World Cup success.

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EXCLUSIVE: Aldair on Brazil's struggles, Neymar's return and Totti vs Ronaldo

The opening matches of the World Cup currently taking place across the USA, Mexico and Canada have already delivered unexpected upsets and some high-profile disappointments. To take stock of the complicated debut of Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil and the dynamics of this new World Cup format, Flashscore caught up with a true legend of international football: Aldair Nascimento dos Santos.

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Bruno Fernandes on winning the World Cup, playing with Ronaldo and thinking of Jota

Bruno Fernandes says Portugal have targeted World Cup glory as they prepare for their opening Group K clash against Democratic Republic of Congo in Houston on Wednesday, but admits it will be no easy road.

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'We're going to look him in the eyes': Wissa confident DR Congo can test Ronaldo & Portugal

DR Congo will be one of the last teams to start their ⁠World Cup campaign when they take on Portugal in their Group K opener in Houston on Wednesday, but it will be worth the wait ‌for forward Yoane Wissa.

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Ronaldo feeling 'very positive' ahead of World Cup campaign with Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo said on Friday that he was feeling "very positive" before flying out of Lisbon with the Portuguese team to their World Cup base camp in Palm Beach, Florida.

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EXCLUSIVE: Bailly on 'father figure' Mourinho, Ronaldo's dedication & life after Old Trafford

Eric Bailly has lived a football life that reads like a dream mapped out on the wall of a childhood bedroom in the Ivory Coast. From being spotted at a youth tournament at 17 and moving to Spain alone to signing for Manchester United under Jose Mourinho, the defender has experienced the full spectrum of the game.

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Ronaldo misfires but Portugal prevail in final World Cup warm-up against Nigeria

Francisco Conceicao netted the winner as Portugal stretched their unbeaten run to five games (W4, D1) with a 2-1 victory over Nigeria at the Estadio Dr. Magalhaes Pessoa, giving themselves the perfect preparation ahead of the FIFA World Cup (WC).