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As it happened: Australia v Denmark locked in; England destroy China 6-1; United States avoid disaster
Check in on the latest scores and news from the Women’s World Cup. There’s plenty happening across New Zealand and Australia on Tuesday with the Matildas’ next opponent to be determined.
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Records tumble as Ronaldo and Kane on song in Euro qualifiers
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a double in his 197th appearance for Portugal while Harry Kane broke Wayne Rooney’s England scoring record in an eventful night of Euro 2024 qualifying.
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‘Beautiful as long as it lasted’: Ronaldo says his World Cup dream is over
Cristiano Ronaldo has posted a cryptic social media message, saying his dream of winning the World Cup with Portugal has ended.
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‘Pinch me, I’m dreaming’: Morocco beat Portugal to reach World Cup semi-final
Morocco extended their dream run at the World Cup on Saturday as they out-thought and out-fought Portugal in a 1-0 win to become the first ever African country to reach the semi-finals.
Ronaldo denies threatening to quit Portugal after being benched
In a statement on social media, Ronaldo declared that the squad were “too strong to be broken by outside forces”. The country’s football federation also issued a denial.
- by Jason Burt
‘Always there at the right moment’: What it’s like to train with Portugal ace Goncalo Ramos
Portugal’s star striker always had a competitive streak - but his former Australian teammate reckons he was born with footballing instinct.
- by Anthony Segaert
‘There was genuine interest’: Why Ronaldo knocked back A-League offer
The A-League has conceded defeat in its ambitious pursuit of Cristiano Ronaldo – at least for now – but the competition could yet make a splash in the January transfer window as high-profile players revisit their club futures after the World Cup.
- by Vince Rugari
World Cup LIVE: Swiss hit for six as new star is born, Ronaldo denies Saudi move
Portugal will face Morocco in the World Cup quarter-finals after Goncalo Ramos, who replaced Cristiano Ronaldo in the starting line-up, scored a stunning hat-trick.
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Who needs Ronaldo? Portugal thrash Switzerland 6-1 with superstar benched
With Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench, the superstar striker’s replacement scored a hat-trick to lead Portugal to a big win and into the World Cup quarter-finals.
- by Steve Douglas
Ronaldo may miss do-or-die World Cup clash after substitution spat
The former Manchester United star was seen gesticulating and talking when he came off the pitch against Uruguay in Portugal’s final game of the group stage.
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Switzerland edge Serbia in goalfest to reach last 16, Cameroon upset Brazil
Switzerland reached the World Cup knockout round for the third successive tournament after prevailing 3-2 over Serbia.