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Portugal Keep Ronaldo as Captain as Martinez Weighs Managing His Minutes

How the coach handles Cristiano Ronaldo’s workload may determine whether Portugal turn high expectations into their first World Cup title.

FA Extends Thomas Tuchel's England Contract to Euro 2028

Real Madrid Extend Antonio Rüdiger Contract to June 2027

Teammates Rally Around Kylian Mbappé as He Urges Deschamps to Leave International Coaching After World Cup

Vinicius Puts Real Madrid Talks On Hold to Focus on Brazil's World Cup

Tim Ream Becomes Oldest U.S. World Cup Player and Captain

Japan Captain Wataru Endo Withdraws From World Cup and Retires

Raphinha Pledges to ‘Do More’ as Ancelotti Backs Brazil Attack

Tottenham Extend Ben Davies for One Year as Retained List Confirms Multiple Exits

Japan Doubtful on Captain Endo's Fitness for World Cup Opener

Roy Keane Says He Has No Regrets Over Saipan Bust-Up

Baldini Fields Youth-Heavy Italy Squad in Interim Reset

Liverpool Tell Alisson He Is Not For Sale

Alisson Ready to Join Juventus Despite Europa League Prospect

Robert Lewandowski to Leave Barcelona at End of Contract

Antonio Rüdiger Agrees One-Year Real Madrid Extension

Tom Heaton Accepts One-Year Manchester United Extension

Ryan Friedkin Joins Roma Squad on Derby Day, Delivers Locker Room Speech

Martínez Says Ronaldo Will Be Picked on Form for Portugal’s 2026 World Cup

Dick Advocaat Returns to Lead Curaçao at World Cup After Rutten Resigns