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Nov 26, 2022 Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo has clearly seen better days, but though he became the first to reach the milestone of scoring in five men’s World Cups, with a highly dubious penalty in the 3-2 win against Ghana, the evidence of the game was that there are still moments when the 37-year-old offers

7:18 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent LUSAIL, Qatar — Lionel Messi said Argentina have finally arrived at the World Cup after his goal helped beat Mexico 2-0 at Lusail Stadium. Shocked by Saudi Arabia in their opening game in Group C, Argentina bounced back Saturday to put themselves in position to qualify ahead of their final

4:27 PM ET Cesar Hernandez LUSAIL, Qatar — Goals from Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernandez saved Argentina from elimination in the World Cup and defeated Mexico 2-0 on Saturday in Group C. In front of 88,966 fans at Lusail Stadium, the match was at first a nervy one with plenty of fouls but a lack

4:30 PM ET AL KHOR, Qatar — The United States and England played to a 0-0 draw in their Group B encounter at the 2022 World Cup on Friday, leaving both sides with work to do in order to advance to the round of 16. The USA were the better side in a game lacking

7:46 PM ET AL KHOR, Qatar — First came the deflating finish against Wales. Then came the not-quite-sure-how-to-feel-about-it stalemate with England. Now comes the only game that matters. That was the only thing to take away from Friday’s scoreless draw with the Three Lions here, the only truly meaningful talking point. Tactics? Personnel? All fun

3:41 PM ET In their first World Cup meeting since 2010, England and the United States battled to a scoreless draw at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar. The second draw for the Americans leaves Tuesday’s final Group Stage match, against Iran, with “win or go home” stakes. England remain on track to finish

7:08 AM ET Aramide Oladipo Iran scored two goals in stoppage time to claim a stunning 2-0 victory over 10-man Wales at the World Cup on Friday. Roozbeh Cheshmi and Ramin Rezaeian scored in the 98th minute and 101th minute respectively to hand Carlos Queiroz’s Iran a real chance of qualifying for their first World

9:27 AM ET AL RAYYAN, Qatar — Yunus Musah will be a centerpiece for the US men’s national team when it faces England in a critical World Cup group stage match on Friday, but he was close — very, very close — to playing for the other side. 2 Related In fact, if not for

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6:13 PM ET Nothing embodies Thanksgiving like watching the World Cup, but that’s where we are at with this particular edition. With Turkey Day tomorrow, we expect a feast of football with tournament faves Brazil in action against Serbia, Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal taking on Ghana and Uruguay squaring up against South Korea in a

6:11 PM ET DOHA, Qatar — There’s a 1980s Richard Pryor movie called “The Toy,” in which Jackie Gleason’s character delivers a speech to his son about the difference between “truth” and “reality.” Four decades later, Germany boss Hansi Flick might want to do the same thing. The “truth” of their 2-1 defeat at the

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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

4:57 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent The Glazer family, who own Manchester United, have announced they are open to selling the club. United issued a statement on Tuesday to reveal they are “exploring strategic alternatives,” including new investment or a full sale. The Glazers completed their takeover in 2005, but have faced fierce opposition to their

12:41 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Manchester United have confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo has left the club, effective immediately. Ronaldo, 37, has agreed a mutual termination of his contract following his explosive interview with Piers Morgan in which he criticised United and manager Erik ten Hag. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) A statement

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7:16 PM ET AL RAYYAN, Qatar — It was there for the United States men’s national team. It was there through the first half. It was there early in the second half. It was there with half an hour to go. It was there with 15 minutes left. It was there. Everything the U.S. wanted

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