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Ghana pushes for concrete slavery reparations

In today's edition: Leaders from Africa and the Caribbean meet in Ghana for a landmark conference on reparatory justice. Also, Taiwan has accused Kenya of bowing to Chinese pressure to sideline Taiwanese officials who were meant to take part in an international oceans forum that wrapped up in Mombasa. And…

France 24

SI:AM | Portugal Has a Cristiano Ronaldo Problem

The legendary striker is doing the team more harm than good, as evidenced by his poor play in a 1–1 draw against DR Congo.

Sports Illustrated

Who will England play in the World Cup Round of 16? And what is their potential route to the final?

England have topped Group L to make it into the knockout stage of the World Cup

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Cristiano Ronaldo faces media backlash as pundits slam Portugal's display against DR Congo

The 41-year-old Portugal captain was hit by a barrage of criticism after a display that fell short of expectations at what is his sixth and, possibly, last World Cup.

Euronews

Thierry Henry perfectly explains what Cristiano Ronaldo did wrong in Portugal’s World Cup draw with DR Congo

Ronaldo failed to score as Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by the African minnows in Houston on Wednesday

The Independent UK

World Cup day seven highlights: Harry Kane helps England to a winning start, Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal are held by DR Congo and Ghana leave it late to beat Panama

England got off to a winning start with an impressive attacking display against Croatia but Portugal were held to a draw

FourFourTwo

Ronaldo fails to score in disappointing Portugal opener as England dismantle Croatia in 4-2 win

Ronaldo, who matches Messi in a record sixth World Cup appearance, failed to become the first player to score in six different tournaments in his nation’s opening fixture against DR Congo.

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Thierry Henry Eviscerates Cristiano Ronaldo With Brutal Seven-Word Message

Ronaldo responds to the wave of backlash which his wayward performance for Portugal against DR Congo inspired.

Sports Illustrated

SPO:Apologetic Ronaldo fails to fire in Portugal shock

Another shock has rocked the World Cup as the DR Congo held fancied Portugal, with Cristiano Ronaldo in their ranks, to a 1-1 draw.

AAP

Portugal held to 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their World Cup opener

HOUSTON: ⁠Portugal ⁠and their talisman Cristiano Ronaldo were left frustrated after being ‌held to a 1-1 draw by Group K rivals Democratic Republic of Congo in their World Cup clash in ⁠a sodden Houston on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Portugal 1-1 DR Congo: Cristiano Ronaldo fails to score as Yoane Wissa strikes

Newcastle’s Wissa scored the equaliser as the Democratic Republic of Congo frustrated Portugal at the start of Ronaldo’s sixth World Cup…

The National (Scotland)

‘That is embarrassing’: Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal boss slammed after big World Cup call

Ronaldo, 41, failed to get on the scoresheet as Portugal drew 1-1 to DR Congo in their World Cup opener in Houston

The Independent UK

SPO:Ronaldo fails to fire as Portugal held by DR Congo

Another shock has rocked the World Cup as the DR Congo held fancied Portugal, with Cristiano Ronaldo in their ranks, to a 1-1 draw.

AAP

Apologetic Ronaldo fails to fire in Portugal shock

Another shock has rocked the World Cup as the DR Congo held fancied Portugal, with Cristiano Ronaldo in their ranks, to a 1-1 draw.

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The Independent UK

10 men and a statue: Portugal are sacrificing another World Cup for Cristiano Ronaldo’s ego

WORLD CUP 2026: Comment: Ronaldo’s goalless display against DR Congo is the latest warning for Roberto Martinez, writes Richard Jolly, though there is little sign that the Portugal manager will take the decision to remove the 41-year-old for the sake of the team

Sports Illustrated

Portugal Player Ratings vs. DR Congo: Ronaldo Extends Frustrating Four-Year Wait

For all its dominance of the ball, Portugal couldn’t find a way through and ended the Group K opener frustrated at 1–1.

FourFourTwo

Cristiano Ronaldo made an unusual gesture in Portugal vs DR Congo, and it's not the first time

Cristiano Ronaldo was spotted doing something that really didn't help his team's cause in the World Cup

The Times of India

IShowSpeed's reaction steals the show after Portugal score their first goal at the 2026 World Cup

IShowSpeed's enthusiastic reaction to Portugal's opening goal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup match against DR Congo captured widespread attention. The streamer's passionate celebration quickly went viral online. Fans enjoyed his energetic display, which has become a hallmark of his football content. This moment highlights Speed's significant influence in the…

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France 24

World Cup 2026: Resilient DR Congo hold off Ronaldo's Portugal onslaught

Portugal and DR Congo played out a dramatic 1-1 draw in Houston as the African underdogs showed remarkable resilience against one of the tournament's favourites. João Neves gave the Portuguese an early lead, but Yoane Wissa's equaliser just before half-time earned the Leopards a crucial point in their first World…

FourFourTwo

Who are the BBC commentators, pundits and presenters for Portugal vs DR Congo?

The Leopards make their first World Cup appearance since 1974 as Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo breaks another record

Sports Illustrated

Portugal vs. DR Congo—World Cup: Live Score and Match Stats

The 21st game of the 2026 World Cup sees Cristiano Ronaldo launch his final bid for glory on the biggest stage.

TechRadar

How to watch Portugal vs DR Congo: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for Cristiano Ronaldo's FIFA World Cup 2026 opener, team news

Cristiano Ronaldo appears at a record-equalling sixth FIFA World Cup as he starts for Portugal against DR Congo. Find out how to watch the Group K fixture online and from anywhere including free live stream options, TV channel details, kick-off time.

FourFourTwo

Portugal vs DR Congo prediction as Cristiano Ronaldo goes for broke in World Cup record books

Roberto Martinez’s Portugal kick off their World Cup 2026 campaign in Houston

Evening Standard

Portugal vs DR Congo LIVE: World Cup 2026 result, latest updates and fan reaction

Portugal are heavily-fancied at this summer’s tournament

France 24

France seal hard-earned win against Senegal, Messi scores hat-trick for Argentina

Tactical changes by Les Bleus manager Didier Deschamps at half-time saw France seal a 3-1 win in their opening game against Senegal. Kylian Mbappé scored a brace, becoming the country's top goalscorer, with 58 goals to his name. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi helped Argentina shine with a hat-trick against Algeria –…

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