5:31 PM ET LUSAIL, QATAR — Bruno Fernandes backed Cristiano Ronaldo‘s claim to have scored the opening goal in Portugal’s 2-0 World Cup win against Uruguay, saying he thought his Manchester United teammate had headed his cross to register the opening goal in Lusail Stadium. Portugal became the third nation at Qatar 2022, after France
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6:56 PM ET Associated Press Juventus’ board of directors, president Andrea Agnelli and vice president Pavel Nedved resigned en masse on Monday. The stunning move follows a preliminary investigation by the Turin Public Prosecutor’s Office into fraudulent accounting and alleged hidden payments to players. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) At the start
3:59 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent A protestor is chased by security after running onto the field during Portugal’s game with Uruguay at the World Cup. Richard Sellers/Getty Images DOHA, Qatar — A protester carrying a pride flag entered the pitch during Portugal‘s win over Uruguay on Monday before being led away by security staff. The pitch
3:04 PM ET DOHA, Qatar — Brazil manager Tite said the team missed Neymar in their 1-0 victory over Switzerland. but agreed with the injured star that match-winner Casemiro is the best defensive midfielder in the world as the veteran led his country into the knockout stages of the World Cup. Casemiro scored the winner
10:53 AM ET Jeff Carlisle Close U.S. soccer correspondent Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Kyle Bonagura Close ESPN Staff Writer Covers the Pac-12. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. The group stage match between the United States and Iran at the 1998 World Cup remains one
2:52 PM ET DOHA, Qatar — Less than 24 hours from kickoff, the drama surrounding the United States men’s national team’s match against Iran on Tuesday has reached fever pitch. Not only is there everything to play for on the field, there is a growing discontent between the geopolitical rivals away from the pitch. Throughout
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10:08 AM ET AL-RAYYAN, Qatar — United States manager Gregg Berhalter has said he and his players had no part in US Soccer Federation social media posts that removed the central image of Iran’s flag, has apologized for them and has insisted that the focus of his team is on the decisive Group B match.
9:08 AM ET Iran head coach Carlos Queiroz has said his side will not use off-field controversy as motivation in their crucial World Cup Group B clash against the United States on Tuesday. The buildup to the US game in Qatar has been marred by tensions between the country’s football bodies, including the United States