12:59 PM ET Portugal got their World Cup campaign up and running with a 3-2 win against Ghana as quick-fire goals from Joao Felix and Rafael Leao helped them to victory at Stadium 974. Cristiano Ronaldo put his side ahead in the 65th minute — after leaving Manchester United by “mutual agreement” earlier in the

8:46 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Cristiano Ronaldo will be suspended for his first two games with his next club after the striker was handed a ban by the Football Association following an incident involving a fan’s phone. Ronaldo was given a police caution after appearing to knock a phone out of a young supporter’s hand

3:34 PM ET AL THUMAMA, Qatar — Spain midfielder Gavi became the third-youngest goal scorer in World Cup history and youngest since Brazil legend Pele in 1958 with his 74th-minute strike in a 7-0 win against Costa Rica on Wednesday. When he stepped on the field to start the game, the Barcelona prodigy also became

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4:36 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester United have placed no restrictions on where Cristiano Ronaldo can play next but although he could join another Premier League team, Newcastle have already ruled out a move for the striker, sources have told ESPN. The termination of Ronaldo’s contract at Old Trafford, which was due to run until

1:45 PM ET Constantin Eckner One of the most circulated pictures in German sports media in the past year shows Jude Bellingham sitting alongside Jamal Musiala, both 17 at the time and wearing England jerseys. The picture spotlights the friendship between two gifted players who once played against each other at ping-pong tables and video

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6:00 AM ET Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Anssumane Fati, better known as Ansu, only turned 20 on Halloween (Oct. 31) but has already experienced more highs and lows than many players will during their entire careers. In Qatar, as part of Luis Enrique’s Spain squad and playing at his first international tournament, he is looking

12:17 PM ET DOHA, Qatar — It was standing-room-only in the media tent at Denmark‘s base. The staff had predicted this influx of interest in the player put up for interview, and when Christian Eriksen quietly slipped in, appearing at the top table, the room fell silent. Those in attendance wanted to hear about the

1:12 PM ET The United States men’s national team begins its 11th World Cup appearance against Wales in Al Rayyan, Qatar. The U.S. and Wales are in Group B along with England and Iran. In its last two World Cup appearances, the U.S. advanced to the round of 16. However, a group featuring multiple UEFA