The exit for the superstar comes as Ronaldo is playing for Portugal in the World Cup.
Category: Soccer
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Meet the First Ladies of Croatian Soccer
Iva Olivari and Ivancica Sudac have served Croatia’s federation since before it joined FIFA. They have had, in different ways, the job of a lifetime.
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World Cup: England Soccer Fans Seek Beer in Qatar
Qatar’s late changes to the rules for drinking at World Cup stadiums is only a temporary inconvenience if you know where to look.
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Dutch Fans Stand by Their Team, if Not the World Cup
Human rights issues in Qatar have turned many in the Netherlands off the World Cup.
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Everyone Is on a Long and Forlorn Search for Goals
A team hoping to reach the knockout rounds can’t score only perfect goals. It must score the cheap and scrappy ones, too. And this U.S. team does not, at least not as often as it should.
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World Cup: England Beats Iran as Protests are Shunned
Ticket confusion and the squelching of various forms of protest overshadowed a fairly routine victory.
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Senegal vs. Netherlands: Live Match Updates
Senegal is dangerous but without Sadio Mane, they’ll have its hands full with Netherlands.
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Hector Bellerin, Soccer’s Most Stylish Man
Héctor Bellerín is a fullback for F.C. Barcelona. Off the field he’s a men’s wear influencer and fashion designer.
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Why the World Cup in Qatar Brings Fans Joy and Anxiety
Two things can be true at the same time: The World Cup will dazzle fans and also make them dizzy over the human rights issues where the event is staged.
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Gregg Berhalter Leads USMNT Eager for World Cup Redemption
After an embarrassing failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, the U.S. has returned to the event with a new identity instilled by its coach.
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How to Watch the U.S. at the World Cup: Schedule, Roster and Expectations
The Americans are back in the tournament and face a critical first game against Wales. Here’s how to watch, and what to watch for.
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At the World Cup, Gareth Bale and Wales Embrace the Games of a Lifetime
Bale and his teammates have never seen Wales play in a World Cup. His nation has waited even longer.