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Canada frustrated despite qualification: no more World Cup matches on home soil
Canada have qualified for the World Cup knockout stage, but disappointment still prevails in the host nation. After a 2-1 defeat to Switzerland, Jesse Marschs side finished second in Group B and Canada will not play another match on home soil at this tournament.
Mourinho is particularly kind to Barcelona in first Real Madrid interview
José Mourinho has started his second spell as Real Madrid coach and has given his first interview since his return. In it, The Special One is notably kind to arch-rivals Barcelona.
Self-criticism in Portugal after Ronaldo World Cup record
Portuguese media are revisiting their earlier fierce criticism after Cristiano Ronaldo's performance against Uzbekistan and the World Cup record he achieved. Daily newspaper A Bola states that the 41-year-old Ronaldo is not always appreciated in his own country as much as he really should be. Former teammate Rio Ferdinand agrees with that view.
