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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12:14 PM ET DOHA, Qatar — Gareth Southgate said he believes England supporters will be united behind his team when they face Wales on Tuesday despite being booed off in their last outing against the United States. Friday’s dull 0-0 draw at Al Bayt Stadium prompted a negative reaction from some fans as England mustered
9:11 AM ET AL WAKRAH, Qatar — Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana was left out of the team for their 3-3 draw with Serbia on Monday due to “disciplinary reasons” and his availability for Friday’s match against Brazil has yet to be determined, according to coach Rigobert Song. “For the time being, I’ve had to wait
6:16 AM ET Adriana Garcia Mexican boxer Canelo Alvarez has threatened Argentina captain Lionel Messi for supposedly disrespecting his country. A video showed Messi and his Argentina teammates celebrating in the changing room after Saturday’s 2-0 win over Mexico in the World Cup in Qatar. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) As Messi