LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo was dropped from the starting line-up for Portugal’s game against Switzerland on Tuesday in the Round of 16 of the World Cup. The move came a day after his manager expressed frustration with his team captain’s attitude in the last game. Gonçalo Ramos, a 21-year-old striker who made his …
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CNN — It was a day of big upheaval at the World Cup as Belgium and Japan both succumbed to shock defeats to Morocco and Costa Rica respectively. Morocco have won their first World Cup game since 1998 – and their third – earning a sensational 2-0 victory over heavyweights Belgium to ensure they can …
Stadium 974, Doha, Qatar CNN — Watching Cristiano Ronaldo in the first half of Portugal’s World Cup opener against Ghana on Thursday, you could feel the frustration in the stands. The striker always watched the game, waving to the crowd and receiving the biggest cheers of all when the starting line-ups were announced before kick-off. …
