Ronaldo to start for Portugal against DR Congo in sixth World Cup
HOUSTON, June 17 : Cristiano Ronaldo will start for Portugal in their World Cup Group K opener against Democratic Republic of Congo in Houston on Wednesday.
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Messi says his tears after first goal were caused by personal ‘difficult days’
WASHINGTON: An emotional Lionel Messi was wiping his tears with his shirt after scoring Argentina’s first goal against Algeria in the World Cup, a strike that marked the beginning of a memorable performance where he netted thrice to secure a 3-0 win. But while his first World Cup hat-trick had many Argentine fans in tears of joy, Messi said he was crying for a personal reason unrelated to the sport.
The World Cup returned to Mexico after 40 years. Many locals feel left out
MEXICO CITY: Born in 1986, the last time Mexico hosted a World Cup, Eduardo Marin likes to joke that he’s measured his life not in years, but in soccer tournaments. In 1994, as a young kid, he watched with his family as Mexico crashed out on penalties to Bulgaria. In 2006, by then at college, Marin recalls the heartbreak of Argentina’s Maxi Rodriguez smashing home a volley from outside the box in extra time, knocking out one of the best Mexico teams in recent memory. And in 2018, in his early 30s, Marin and eight friends painted a bus in Mexico’s green, white and red and drove from Germany to Russia in support of ‘El Tri.’ The bus appeared on TV channels across the globe and secured the friend group, for a moment, viral fame. Now, the World Cup has come to Mexico, but Marin is staying home. He’s not attending a single game, and the bus is gathering dust.
'We have to enjoy him' - Messi rolls back the clock for Argentina to start 'last dance' in style - ESPN
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It was a record-breaking start for Lionel Messi in the opening match Tuesday of what can be considered "El ultimo tango" (the last dance).
Ronaldo: Sudah Waktunya Dunia Mengakui Messi yang Terhebat!
Messi langsung memborong sejarah saat bermain pertama kalinya di Piala Dunia 2026. Momennya terjadi di laga Argentina vs Aljazair di Stadion Arrowhead, Kansas City, Rabu (17/6) pagi WIB.
Rugby Union-Janse van Rensburg set for England debut in France
June 17 : South Africa-born centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg is set to make his England debut from the bench in Friday’s uncapped international against France, England Rugby announced on Wednesday.
Lionel Messi equals World Cup scoring record with hat-trick against Algeria
Lionel Messi equalled Miroslav Klose’s record of 16 World Cup goals with a hat-trick as Argentina began their title defence with a 3-0 win over Algeria in Kansas City.
Quintessential Lionel Messi Reminded The World Of His Extraterrestrial Qualities
Back in the heyday of their greatest moments, at the top of their game, South Americans birthed a saying in Spanish when talking about Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. But, for the sake of brevity, I will translate it.