Ben Shpigel
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Cristiano Ronaldo Not in the Starting Lineup for Portugal.
After Ronaldo’s petulant reaction to being substituted against South Korea, Portugal’s coach opted to bench him against Switzerland.
A chaotic end to the group stage sends Brazil and Switzerland to the knockout round.
Cameroon became the first African team to beat Brazil in a World Cup, but it wasn’t enough to advance. Switzerland’s victory secured it a spot...
Messi and Argentina Advance as Mexico Is Eliminated
Argentina recovered from its opening loss to Saudi Arabia and secured passage to the knockout stage. Poland also advanced, despite losing, because it had a...
England Remakes the Case for Itself With a 3-0 Win Over Wales
By toppling Wales, England advanced to the knockout stages, and reinvigorated itself.
Why World Cup Games Will be Played at the Same Time for the Next Four Days
The origin of simultaneous kickoffs in the final round of group play is rooted in one of the darker days in modern World Cup history.
U.S. Team Distances Itself From Federation’s Decision to Alter Iran Flag
U.S. Soccer angered Iran by posting a doctored Iranian flag on social media to show support for protesters there.
Ronaldo and Manchester United Part Ways ‘By Mutual Agreement’
The exit for the superstar comes as Ronaldo is playing for Portugal in the World Cup.
Senegal vs. Netherlands: Live Match Updates
Senegal is dangerous but without Sadio Mane, they’ll have its hands full with Netherlands.
Here’s a Curveball: What About Pressly for Series M.V.P.?
No player has enhanced his team’s chances of winning the World Series more than Ryan Presley, whose hellacious breaking pitches have Houston on the cusp...