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Portugal’s refusal to manage Ronaldo’s workload may come back to haunt them.

Lionel Messi came off the bench in Argentina’s group stage finale against Jordan in the World Cup to score the third goal in a 3-1 victory for the reigning champions.

Austria and Algeria played to a thrilling 3-3 draw Saturday night in what amounted to a win-win result in their World Cup group-stage finale, allowing both to advance to the knockout round while eliminating Iran from the tournament.

Chelsea are exploring a deal to sign Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka, sources have told ESPN.

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez has defended not resting Cristiano Ronaldo in their final group game against Colombia.

Alphonso Davies is available to play on Sunday against South Africa when Canada opens the World Cup’s round of 32, coach Jesse Marsch said.

Harry Kane has become England’s all-time leading scorer at the World Cup after scoring in Saturday’s 2-0 win over Panama at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

Spain winger Nico Williams said he had suffered “one of the worst days of my life” after an injury against Uruguay on Friday jeopardized his future participation in the World Cup.

Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo’s partner announced Saturday their unborn son had died during pregnancy.

Manchester City are monitoring Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi ahead of a possible move this summer, sources have told ESPN.