Ronaldo 'insulted' by South Korean player in World Cup loss
Cristiano Ronaldo was "insulted" by a South Korean player as he was substituted during Portugal's 2-1 World Cup defeat on Friday, coach Fernando Santos said.
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Korean hero Hee-chan: It was difficult waiting for Uruguay-Ghana result
Hwang Hee-chan said team-mate Son Heung-min predicted he would fire South Korea to glory ahead of his dramatic injury-time winner against Portugal, while Uruguay boss Diego Alonso refused to blame his players after they tumbled out of the World Cup in dramatic circumstances. South Korea are through to the last 16 of the World Cup after they came from a goal down to secure a 2-1 win at the Education City Stadium on Friday night. The South Korean players huddled in a nervous circle to watch the final extraordinary minutes of Uruguay's clash with Ghana unfold on mobile phones. But after Uruguay failed to add to their two-goal advantage, South Korea celebrated taking the runner-up spot in Group H behind Portugal by virtue of scoring more goals than the South Americans. Wolves' Hwang, who missed his country's opening two matches through injury, came on as a 66th-minute substitute before he thrashed home Son's assist following a superb dribble and pass by the Tottenham forward directly from a Portugal corner. "Before the match Son said, 'you are going to create something today, we trust you'," said Hwang. "When Son got the ball I was convinced that he would pass it to me. It was an excellent pass and it made my job much more easier.
'The swings of emotions': A sense of sweet justice for Ghana despite Uruguay defeat
Uruguay have been eliminated from the World Cup despite their 2-0 victory against Ghana while South Korea shocked an already-qualified Portugal to win 2-1 to advance to the last 16 ahead of Uruguay on goals scored.
FIFA defends VAR on Japan goal
FIFA insists Japan's second goal in their shock World Cup victory over Spain was legitimate "on the evidence available", and added some of the images shared online were "misleading".
Postecoglou more interested in his 'dinner' than Rangers managerial change
Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou insists he has "no interest" in the recent managerial change at city rivals Rangers, although he did back former adversary Giovanni Van Bronckhorst to be a success wherever he ends up next. The Ibrox club appointed Michael Beale on Monday as a replacement for the Dutchman, who was sacked a week previously with Rangers having fallen nine points adrift of the Hoops at the top of the cinch Premiership. Asked what he made of events on the other side of Glasgow, Postecoglou was dismissive.
Giorgian de Arrascaeta bags brace as Uruguay make winning exit against Ghana
Giorgian de Arrascaeta's quickfire double to secure victory over Ghana failed to stop Uruguay crashing out of the World Cup on goals scored.
South Korea snatch dramatic winner to squeeze through
Hwang Hee-chan scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner to beat Portugal and secure South Korea's place in the knockout stages of the World Cup.
Uruguay beat Ghana in World Cup but both go out as Korea advance after stunning Portugal win
Luis Suarez inspired Uruguay to a victory against Ghana but both nations exited the FIFA World Cup as South Korea snatched a dramatic win over Portugal to advance to the Round of 16 alongside the European side.