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Santos: Ronaldo interview not been a distraction

Portugal coach Fernando Santos said Cristiano Ronaldo's explosive interview has not been a distraction in the changing room as they prepare for a friendly against Nigeria in Lisbon on Thursday, the team's last match before they travel to Qatar for the World Cup. Asked if Ronaldo's comments about his club Manchester United had had an impact on his team as they prepare for the World Cup, Santos said what happened with his highest profile player has nothing to do with the national squad. "The player decided to give an interview as many others have," Santos told a news conference on Wednesday in Lisbon.

Brentford's Ivan Toney charged over betting rules breach

Brentford striker Ivan Toney has been charged over more than 200 breaches of betting rules by the Football Association. The 26-year-old last week admitted he was assisting the FA with its investigation into historic breaking of gambling rules.

Saudi Arabia show World Cup ambition despite 1-0 loss to Croatia in Riyadh

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia may have lost 1-0 to Croatia in Riyadh on Wednesday as preparations for the FIFA World Cup came to an end, but this was the Green Falcons’ best performance of the year so far. The game should give them encouragement and confidence ahead of their meeting with Argentina in the opening game of Group C in Qatar on Tuesday. After a month of training camps, this was the sixth and hardest test for coach Herve Renard’s men, coming against a team that reached the final of the 2018 World Cup.

Solbakken views Haaland absence as chance for others

Norway boss Stale Solbakken has challenged his pool of strikers to plug the gap left by the injured Erling Haaland to prove they can do a job if he is missing for a Euro 2024 qualifier.

Norway to provide perfect test ahead of Euro qualifiers - Stephen Kenny

Stephen Kenny wants his side to hit the ground running when they begin their Euro 2024 qualification campaign in March, and the Ireland manager feels that the visit of Norway to Dublin provides the perfect test for his side ahead of the extended international break.

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Santos: Ronaldo interview not been a distraction

Brentford's Ivan Toney charged over betting rules breach

Saudi Arabia show World Cup ambition despite 1-0 loss to Croatia in Riyadh

Solbakken views Haaland absence as chance for others

Norway to provide perfect test ahead of Euro qualifiers - Stephen Kenny

William, Prince of Wales, defends support for England footballers

Ball Diego Maradona tormented England with brings in £2m at auction

Qatar apologises after Danish TV crew threatened on air