Japan pull off World Cup shock, score late to beat four-time champions Germany
Japan stunned Germany 2-1 in their World Cup opener on Wednesday, punishing the four-time champions for not taking their chances after they dominated the first half.
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Ronaldo Man United partnership a dream, but nothing lasts - Bruno Fernandes
Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes says it was a dream to play with Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United, but "nothing lasts forever".
World Cup 2022: Germany flop in World Cup opener again as Japan claim famous win
Goals from substitutes Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano in the last 15 minutes gave Japan a stunning 2-1 upset over four-times champions Germany in their World Cup Group E opener.
Germany cover mouths in wake of OneLove armband row
Germany players placed their hands over their mouths during a team photo ahead of their game against Japan for their World Cup Group E as the row over FIFA's threat of sanctions over the "OneLove" armband continued.
Germany players cover mouths in protest for World Cup photo
Germany's players covered their mouths during the team photo before their World Cup opener against Japan on Wednesday in an apparent protest over FIFA's refusal to allow rainbow-themed armbands.
Portugal's Fernandes and Santos insist Ronaldo not a distraction
Portugal will not be distracted by the drama surrounding captain Cristiano Ronaldo's acrimonious departure from Manchester United, coach Fernando Santos said on Wednesday, a day before their World Cup opener against Ghana.
Has the Premier League hit its maximum value?
Football finance expert Kieran Maguire believes the Glazer family's decision to consider selling Manchester United could be a sign that some of the Premier League's wealthy owners feel they have extracted as much value as they can from the competition.
Added time at World Cup: Added strain or added drama?
Do not adjust your television sets: England and Iran really did play nearly half an hour of injury time in their World Cup game.