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Portugal pressure point
Ronaldo starting debate fuels Portugal tension after opening draw
Social media criticism of several Portugal players has intensified after Cristiano Ronaldo played the full match in a draw with DR Congo
World Cup 2026
Five group-stage matches to circle at the 2026 World Cup
An expanded tournament means 72 group games from June 11 to June 27. Brazil-Morocco, France-Senegal and Colombia-Portugal are among the early fixtures with the clearest stakes
Football and heart health
How Christian Eriksen’s ICD is designed to protect his heart
After another on-field collapse, the Danish footballer said his implanted defibrillator worked as intended. The device monitors dangerous rhythms and can deliver a shock to restore a normal heartbeat