Mbappé closes in on Messi after another World Cup double for France
Mbappé reaches 16 World Cup goals after France beat Iraq 3-0, moving closer to Messi in the race for the all-time scoring record.
Bellingham Avoids Red Card as FIFA Clarifies New Mouth Covering Rule
FIFA explains why Jude Bellingham avoided a red card as the new mouth covering rule creates debate after Miguel Almiróns dismissal.
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.