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Zlatko Dalic feels 'sorry' for Luka Modric after Croatia's World Cup exit

Croatian head coach Zlatko Dalic spoke with the media after his side's 2-1 loss to Portugal in the round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup, expressing his disappointment about the defeat.

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How Portugal held off a stubborn Croatia in one of the games of this World Cup tournament

Croatia took on Portugal in their World Cup Round of 32 clash with the weight of history against them.

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Roberto Martinez describes 'amazing' atmosphere in Portugal comeback win over Croatia

Portugal head coach spoke with the media after his side's dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia in their World Cup round of 32 match in Toronto.

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Ronaldo nets first knockout goal as Portugal stage late fightback to dump out Croatia

Portugal advanced to the FIFA World Cup round of 16 to take on Spain after a battling 2-1 win against a stubborn Croatia side in Toronto.

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Portugal and Argentina still relying on Ronaldo and Messi - but to what effect?

The 2026 World Cup could go down in history as the last for Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. At 41 and 39 years old, respectively, the two biggest figures of the last generation continue to be the focal point of their national teams' play, albeit in very different ways.

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What to expect as Portugal and Croatia come face-to-face in a Round of 32 shoot-out

One of the more intriguing Round of 32 games at this World Cup is the Portugal v Croatia tie, as much for the teams being led by two players in their forties as anything else.

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World Cup LIVE: Switzerland cruise into last 16 after Portugal fight back to beat Croatia

Day 22 is the penultimate day of the World Cup last-32 before the Round of 16 takes centre stage over the weekend, and it is dominated by Europe. Lamine Yamal's Spain take centre stage before Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal; this is not a day you want to miss.

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Portugal and Croatia set to battle oppressive heat as well as one another

Croatia and Portugal on Wednesday refused to use the possibility of stifling heat as an excuse ahead of their World Cup last-32 clash in Toronto.

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Memory of Diogo Jota motivating Portugal's World Cup, says manager Martinez

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said his team will approach the knockout stage like a "second ⁠World Cup" when they face Croatia in their round of 32 clash in Toronto on Thursday.

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Croatia manager Dalic anticipates 'a battle of midfielders' in Portugal showdown

While fans may frame Thursday's World Cup round-of-32 match ⁠as a Modric versus Ronaldo showdown, Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic sees something different brewing when his team ‌face Portugal in their first-ever World Cup meeting.

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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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Sinner steps up Wimbledon title defence with convincing win against Nuno Borges

Jannik Sinner moved into the Wimbledon third round as the defending champion held his nerve in a pair of tie-breaks to beat Portugal's Nuno Borges on Wednesday.

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AC Milan sign Portugal forward Goncalo Ramos from PSG for club-record fee

Paris Saint-Germain's Portugal forward Goncalo Ramos has agreed a five-year deal with Italian side AC Milan, the clubs confirmed on Tuesday.

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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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Portugal and Colombia split points in scoreless encounter as La Tricolor top group

Portugal missed the chance to top Group K, playing out a thoroughly entertaining goalless draw with Colombia, which sees the Selecao finish runners-up to Los Cafeteros, who are now unbeaten after 90 minutes in their last four FIFA World Cup (WC) matches against European teams (W2, D2).

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From Falcao to Diaz: Colombia’s strong connection with Liga Portugal in recent history

Portugal and Colombia will face each other this Sunday for the first time in an official match, in the final round of Group K at the 2026 World Cup. Despite this being a first-ever meeting at the World Cup, Colombian influence has long been felt in Portuguese football.

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Luis Suarez facing task of turning club form into goals for Colombia at World Cup

Colombia and Portugal face off in the early hours of Sunday morning for top spot in Group K, which will also determine their opponent in the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup.

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AC Milan set to make PSG forward Goncalo Ramos their new record signing

AC Milan are set to break their record signing with the arrival of Portugal forward Goncalo Ramos from Paris Saint-Germain, according to several press reports on Friday.

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Martinez says Portugal primed for Colombia clash after months of planning

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez dismissed concerns about his team's preparations for Saturday's World Cup group ⁠finale against Colombia, insisting months of planning had left them "perfectly ready" despite Florida storms disrupting the build-up.

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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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Portugal played with heads not hearts in victory over Uzbekistan, says Roberto Martinez

Portugal played with their heads not their hearts in thumping ⁠Uzbekistan 5-0 on Tuesday with a performance that showed the players learned their lesson from a disappointing draw in ‌their World Cup opener, coach Roberto Martinez said.

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Coach Cannavaro takes responsibility for Uzbekistan's thumping defeat to Portugal

Uzbekistan coach Fabio Cannavaro took responsibility for his side’s ⁠5-0 World Cup Group K loss to Portugal on Tuesday, but insisted they were a team ‌growing on the international stage and would be better for the bitter ‌experience in Houston.

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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.