Enzo Amore has been the talk of the town as WWE reportedly was in contact with the former Cruiserweight Champion. According to a new report, Amore was recently at the Performance Center ahead of NXT.
Enzo Amore and Big Cass became a household name in the industry with their work on the black-and-gold brand under Triple H’s creative leadership. The tag team received their main roster call-up in 2016, but both stars were done with the promotion in the coming years.
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While Amore was fired in January 2018, Cass was released in June. The two have reunited as a tag team on the independent circuit, but the Stamford-based promotion might have an interest in Amore. Recently, a report suggested that the company was in contact with the two-time Cruiserweight Champion during WrestleMania week.
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According to False Finish, the 39-year-old star has been at the Performance Center before the recent edition of NXT. Another rumor suggested that the company is looking to improve its tag team division, and being in touch with Enzo Amore might lead to the return of Big Cass as well if the plan is to work on the tag team division.
The two were over as an act in WWE under the old regime, but never a tag team championship in the division. It’ll be interesting to see what’s next for Enzo Amore.
Enzo Amore recalls scrapped romantic storyline with major WWE star
In 2017, Enzo Amore was in his second reign as the Cruiserweight Champion and often appeared on WWE RAW. During his reign, Amore was involved in a storyline with Nia Jax, and the two were often seen in backstage segments. However, it was abruptly canceled when the star was under investigation, which forced the company to fire him.
In an appearance on The John Rondi Show, Amore claimed that the storyline was eventually going to become a love triangle as Alexa Bliss was supposed to be his on-screen girlfriend. The said segment was planned for WWE RAW’s 25th anniversary, but Amore was suspended and eventually fired from the company.
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Enzo Amore was going to create a rift between Bliss and Jax, but the company pivoted and took the feud in another direction at WrestleMania 34. Meanwhile, Amore relinquished the title, and a new Cruiserweight Champion was crowned at the same event.
Dru Brown is returning to Winnipeg after the Blue Bombers acquired the quarterback in a trade with Ottawa on Tuesday.
The Blue Bombers also received a second-round pick in the 2027 CFL draft and sent their first-round selection in 2027 and a conditional second-round pick in 2028 to Ottawa.
The move comes after Brown lost his starting job in Ottawa to Jake Maier before the season.
Brown appeared in 38 games with Winnipeg from 2021-23, helping the Bombers win the Grey Cup in his first season.
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He mostly served as a backup to star quarterback Zach Collaros but went 2-1 in three starts.
After his negotiating rights were traded to Ottawa in January 2024, Brown signed with the Redblacks and became their starting quarterback.
He went 8-6-1 in his first season with Ottawa and helped the team reach the playoffs for the first time since 2018, but regressed last season when he went 2-7 in an injury-plagued season.
He will return to a depth role behind Collaros in Winnipeg. The Blue Bombers dressed Canadian Taylor Elgersma as Collaros’s backup in its first two games of the season.
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Brown holds the CFL record for most touchdown passes in a season without an interception, set in 2023 with nine.
England suffered a World Cup setback on Tuesday as Thomas Tuchel’s side were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Ghana, leaving them with work still do as they bid to progress to the knockout stage as Group L winners. Nico O’Reilly came closest to scoring with a late header for England that hit the bar, but after the promise of their opening 4-2 win over Croatia, this was a performance that will raise doubts as to their chances of going all the way and winning the tournament. They dominated possession and had 19 shots to their opponents’ two, yet rarely looked like scoring past Ghana’s stand-in goalkeeper Benjamin Asare in a match watched by 63,983 fans at the Gillette Stadium near Boston. Both teams have four points with one game still to play in Group L, with progression to the next round all but assured but their final positions still in the balance.
Other than Dr. Silja Schwarz, who has been a doctor (but not the lead one) for Germany’s men side for the last three years, Huurman is the only female doctor at the entire tournament. In the history of the competition, Huurman is just the third woman ever to be any kind of doctor for a team at the World Cup.
The reasons for this are varied, but most connected to the male dominance of the football industry.
“It’s not because there are not good female doctors, because at medical school 70% to 80% were women in the classroom. When you go to elite sports medicine it’s getting less and less, especially in male sports medicine. It’s a real male dominated culture still,” Huurman told DW.
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“You really have to prove yourself. It takes more time before they accept you, before they see. It’s all about proving your quality, showing you’re there to do everything the best you can to support them and their health. But it is difficult because there are a lot of barriers you have to face, a lot of prejudices. They say: ‘No, you cannot work here because you are a female and we don’t want a female in a male squad.’ I’ve heard it a million times. You just have to prove yourself, keep going and don’t give up because someone tells you no.”
Huurman’s journey is clearly proof of that. She started at the Dutch football club Go Ahead Eagles Deventer, has been a head of medical in professional sports since 2015 and worked at Real Madrid for several years.
In her experience, the problems arose at directorial and higher management levels of bigger organizations, where she was often met with the reply: “No, we cannot allow a female in a male staff.”
Huurman has overcome a lot of challenges to be where she is todayImage: Pro Shots/IMAGO
Huurman focused on the work
Huurman does what she can to let her work and experience speak for itself.
“Being the only female in the whole squad, I try not to focus on it,” Huurman said. “I try to do the best I can as a doctor, deliver the maximum every day, and to have everything prepared. That’s the most important thing for me.”
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“Of course it’s unfair, but the whole world is unfair so we can complain about it, but the only thing you can do as a professional is prove your worth and show that you are capable.”
In March of this year, FIFA approved new legislation that women’s teams at tournaments must have at least two female staff members, with one needing to be the head or assistant coach. Nothing similar has been implemented for the men’s side of the game, where the majority of all staff members are male.
“The challenge for female doctors entering a male dominated football world is first to enter, that they accept you — even if your CV is perfect, you are still a woman,” said Huurman. “And then, once you’re there, it takes more time for them to accept you for who you are and your competence. But when you show your knowledge and skills and they see it’s top level, then it’s ok. Before that is the biggest challenge.”
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Hopeful for more women in the future
Doctor parity is still a long way away, but there are some encouraging signs from other sports. According to ISAKOS (the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports), the American Olympic team saw a huge jump in the number of female physicians between the 2012 London Games and the 2024 Games in Paris. In 2012, 19% of the physicians were female but 12 years later, that number was at 32%.
“I hope at the next World Cup there are way more female doctors,” said Huurman. “I think the world is changing because in other sports you can see it more, but football is really male dominated. Hopefully in four years it’s way better.”
Thanks to trailblazers like Huurman and Schwarz, the male-dominated environment of football is being challenged. Furthermore, despite all of the challenges and the prejudices many women face in elite sport, an increasing number of women keep breaking through to deliver inspiration to the next generation. American referee Tori Penso is another example of that: She is set to be in charge of Germany’s final group-stage game against Ecuador.
Thomas Klein conducted the interview for this article.
England failed to reproduce the attacking display that saw them beat Croatia in their opening World Cup match as they were held to a goalless draw by Ghana at Boston Stadium.
A win would have secured England’s place in the last 32, but Thomas Tuchel’s side were frustrated by a well-organised Ghana team that defended strongly throughout the game.
England struggled to create clear chances and had to wait until the 57th minute for their first shot on target. They also looked vulnerable at the back, with Ghana threatening on several counter-attacks in a scrappy contest.
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Tuchel introduced Bukayo Saka, whose playing time is being carefully managed due to an Achilles problem, and replaced Jude Bellingham with Morgan Rogers in search of a breakthrough.
Saka tested Ghana goalkeeper Benjamin Asare with a fine effort, while substitute Nico O’Reilly headed against the crossbar. Marc Guehi also came close, but his header was cleared off the line.
Despite the missed opportunities, England remain top of Group L. However, they must now avoid defeat against Panama in their final group match to guarantee a place in the World Cup knockout stage.
England were held to a frustrating goalless draw against Ghana in their second World Cup group-stage match in Boston on Tuesday.
After so much optimism following the entertaining 4-2 win against Croatia, it was a draining afternoon for Thomas Tuchel’s side this time around in a result which leaves Group L, and specifically top spot, in the balance.
Following a drab first-half, Bukayo Saka and Elliot Anderson had decent openings in the second-half before Harry Kane spurned the best opportunity of the match late on. But the Three Lions struggled to create many chances against a dogged, defensive Ghanaian outfit, coached by ex-Man Utd assistant Carlos Queiroz.
The result, which means England have drawn their second match in their last four major tournaments, means both England and Ghana are level on four points ahead of their final matches on Saturday: England face group minnows Panama and Ghana take on Croatia.
Here’s how the England players rated after their 0-0 draw against Ghana:
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England
Jordan Pickford – 6
Did not have a single save to make but was perhaps fortunate to escape without sanction after a collision with Ghana substitute Prince Kwabena Adu outside the penalty area. A welcome clean sheet after conceding two goals against Croatia.
Reece James – 6
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Teamed up nicely with Noni Madueke on the right early on but was slow and predictable with the ball at his feet. Was it the sort of game where England missed the ingenuity of, say, Trent Alexander-Arnold at right back?
Ezri Konsa – 6
Made a crucial intervention from Antoine Semenyo in the box at the end of the first-half and looked more assured after his shaky World Cup debut against Croatia. Was he lucky not to give away a penalty in the second-half after a questionable lunge? Perhaps.
Marc Guehi – 7
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Replacing Manchester City teammate John Stones in the starting XI, Guehi slotted in seamlessly. Should start at the back for the foreseeable, such is his poise and pace. Had a header cleared off the line in stoppage time.
Djed Spence – 7
A surprise starting pick over Nico O’Reilly, Spence was solid on his first World Cup start. While he didn’t actually face a single one-on-one battle with Antoine Semenyo, he did cover well to deny Marvin Senaya after his second-half burst into the box.
Djed Spence was solid on his World Cup debut for England (Getty)
Elliot Anderson – 6
Struggled to influence proceedings in the same way as he did against Croatia, but perhaps inevitable given Ghana’s shape. Didn’t do enough with a free header at the back post on 61 minutes.
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Declan Rice – 6
Most influential player on the pitch in a drab first-half, with a free-kick and header over the bar, but the midfield linchpin did pick up a needless booking. Set-piece deliveries were a tad predictable.
Noni Madueke – 6
Again, won the battle of the wingers, but wasn’t as impactful as he was against Croatia. Bright on the right-hand side and carved out more opportunities than Gordon on the left, but was wasteful when he had a glimpse of goal. Could lose his spot to Bukayo Saka.
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Jude Bellingham – 5
A day of frustration for England’s No 10. Struggled to make an impact going forward, but did make a perfectly timed tackle to deny Semenyo a run on goal. A bit stale, nonetheless.
Anthony Gordon – 4
Quiet last week, the Barcelona winger actually started sharply but faded massively and backed out of an aerial contest with Senaya defensively, which almost cost England a goal. Gordon did have the first shot on target of the game in the 57th minute, but he hasn’t done enough over two matches and he will be lucky not to lose his starting spot for Marcus Rashford against Panama on Saturday.
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Anthony Gordon struggled to influence proceedings (Reuters)
Harry Kane – 5
Overtook David Beckham (watching on in the stands) in the all-time England appearances list… but that was just about as good as it got for the Three Lions captain on Tuesday. And that glorious late chance, skying high with his left foot with the goal at his mercy, will haunt him. An off day.
Substitutes:
Bukayo Saka – 7. Had a really good sight on goal after coming on, but his header ballooned over. Also worked keeper Benjamin Asare with a shot rifled towards the corner. Is he fit enough to start against Panama?
Nico O’Reilly – 7. So unlucky not to score after rising highest in the box late on, but his header rattled the crossbar.
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Morgan Rogers – 6. Looked bright when he came on for Bellingham and may well get his chance from the start against Panama.
Eberechi Eze – 5. Gave the ball away cheaply, which presented a chance for Ghana on the break, and didn’t do much attacking-wise in his 20 minutes on the pitch.
Marcus Rashford – 7. The main question is: why did it take Tuchel until 82 minutes to bring him in? Immediately looked threatening on the left: direct and brave on the ball. Should start against Panama.
Marcus Rashford looked bright when he came on (AP)
Ghana
Benjamin Asare – 8
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Marvin Senaya – 7
Jonas Adjetey – 7
Ghana back-up goalkeeper Benjamin Asare kept a clean sheet against England (Reuters)
The 2026 World Cup continues on Tuesday with four more matches, including superstars such as Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo and England’s Harry Kane in action, providing top contests to take advantage of the latest DraftKings promo code, which gives new users $200 in bonus bets instantly after your first $5 wager. Portugal had a shocking 1-1 draw with DR Congo in their opener, and now take on Uzbekistan at 1 p.m. ET. SportsLine soccer expert Martin Green expects a significantly stronger performance from Portugal, backing them to win by multiple goals as part of Tuesday’s World Cup best bets at DraftKings.
Kane’s England squad takes on Ghana at 4 p.m. ET, and SportsLine expert Jon Eimer is backing a strong English offensive performance, backing Over 2.5 goals for England’s team total. England is a -550 money line favorite against Ghana, and Harry Kane is priced at +235 to be the game’s first goal scorer. Also, Green is backing Over 1.5 goals for Croatia’s team total for Croatia vs. Panama at 7 p.m. ET. Croatia is a -225 money line favorite against Panama, while the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Claim the latest DraftKings promo code, where new users get $200 in bonus bets instantly after your first $5 wager:
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Portugal (-1.5) vs. Uzbekistan (-175)
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Croatia Over 1.5 goals team total vs. Panama (-170)
“Portugal should dominate possession in this game, and they could clinch a comfortable win if they get the ball to Ronaldo quickly in the box,” SportsLine soccer expert Martin Green said. “Díaz tore Uzbekistan apart on the left wing, so Neto could play a similar role for Portugal in this game. The White Wolves will go down swinging, but Portugal’s vastly superior quality on the ball should make the difference. Colombia beat Uzbekistan by a two-goal margin, and Portugal should either match or improve upon that margin of victory.” Back Portugal here and claim $200 in bonus bets with your first $5 bet as a new user:
England Over 2.5 goals team total vs. Ghana (+102)
“England are generally known in the past as a very tactile and controlled team who don’t mind grinding out painful 1-0 victories over their opponents,” SportsLine soccer expert Jon Eimer said. “Their overwhelming quality across the pitch makes them a threat in every area of play. The weird thing about their match against Croatia was that we didn’t see the systematic England we are used to seeing. We saw an England side that put their foot on the gas and threw caution to the wind in their opener. They gave us all a thrilling six-goal opener in their 4-2 victory over Croatia, with Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford all finding goals. The team looked relatively weak defensively, making plenty of errors, but I don’t see this attack slowing down anytime soon.” Back England at DraftKings here and claim $200 in bonus bets instantly after your first $5 wager as a new user:
Croatia Over 1.5 goals team total vs. Panama (-170)
“Croatia’s 4-2 defeat to England was arguably the most entertaining game of the tournament so far,” Green said. “Captain Luka Modrić gave away a stupid penalty in the early stages of the match, as he accidentally wiped out England winger Noni Madueke. (The result) was disappointing for Croatia, but the forwards looked sharp, so they should be able to put a couple of goals past Panama keeper Orlando Mosquera on Tuesday.” Back Croatia at DraftKings here and claim $200 in bonus bets instantly after your first $5 wager as a new user:
Cristiano Ronaldo added another milestone to his glittering career on Tuesday, becoming the first player in history to score in six different FIFA World Cups after finding the net for Portugal against Uzbekistan in their Group K clash in Houston.
The 41-year-old striker opened the scoring in the sixth minute when he met Pedro Neto’s cross with a first-time finish, giving Portugal an early lead and creating yet another piece of football history.
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The goal extended a record that Ronaldo already held. He had previously become the first player to score in five different World Cups after netting against Ghana at the 2022 tournament in Qatar.
Having now scored at the 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022 and 2026 editions, Ronaldo stands alone in a category no other player has reached. Players with goals in most World Cup editions:
Player
Country
World Cup editions scored in
Cristiano Ronaldo
Portugal
6 (2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022, 2026)
Lionel Messi
Argentina
5 (2006, 2014, 2018, 2022, 2026)
Pelé
Brazil
4 (1958, 1962, 1966, 1970)
Uwe Seeler
West Germany
4 (1958, 1962, 1966, 1970)
Miroslav Klose
Germany
4 (2002, 2006, 2010, 2014)
Kylian Mbappe
France
3 (2018, 2022, 2026)
Six World Cups, six scoring tournaments
Ronaldo made his World Cup debut in Germany in 2006 and scored his first tournament goal from the penalty spot against Iran.
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He followed that up with goals in South Africa in 2010, Brazil in 2014 and Russia in 2018, before becoming the first player to score in five World Cups during Portugal’s opening match of the 2022 tournament against Ghana.
Against Uzbekistan in Houston, he pushed the record even further by scoring in a sixth World Cup campaign.
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Ronaldo goals in each World Cup edition:
FIFA World Cup
Goals
2006 Germany
1
2010 South Africa
1
2014 Brazil
1
2018 Russia
4
2022 Qatar
1
2026 United States, Canada & Mexico
1*
Another landmark in a historic career
The latest achievement adds to a collection of records accumulated over more than two decades at the highest level.
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Ronaldo is already Portugal’s all-time leading scorer, men’s international football’s leading goalscorer and the player with the most international appearances.
While questions surrounded his role ahead of the tournament following Portugal’s draw against DR Congo, the veteran forward delivered the response in the best possible fashion — with a goal and another record.
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The strike against Uzbekistan also boosted Portugal’s hopes of reaching the Round of 32 after a frustrating start to their Group K campaign.
Chasing one final World Cup dream
Ronaldo arrived at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as one of the oldest outfield players in the tournament and with his international future uncertain beyond the competition.
Yet his goal in Houston showed his ability to influence matches remains intact.
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While younger stars continue to emerge across world football, Ronaldo once again demonstrated why he remains one of the defining figures of the modern era.
More than 20 years after his World Cup debut, the Portugal captain is still making history on football’s biggest stage.
Former India captain Virat Kohli is second on the list of leading run-getters in international cricket. In 559 matches (626 innings) across formats, he has amassed 28,215 runs at an average of 52.73 and a strike rate of 79.62. His stats include 85 hundreds and 146 half-centuries.
Shubman Gill has been considered as the natural successor to Kohli for a few seasons now. The 26-year-old has already taken over the reins of the Test and the ODI side. In 141 matches (173 innings) across formats so far, he has scored 7,029 runs at an average of 46.24 and a strike rate of 81.87, with 21 tons and 29 fifties.
Kohli and Gill have been teammates for India in quite a few games. They have also been opponents in the IPL. In this feature, we look at four instances of the two star cricketers scoring centuries in the same match.
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#1 India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI in Thiruvananthapuram – January 2023
Kohli and Gill struck wonderful hundreds as India beat Sri Lanka by a whopping 317 runs in Thiruvananthapuram in the third ODI of a three-match series in January 2023. Batting first, India put up 390-5 on the board and then cleaned up Sri Lanka for 73 in 22 overs as Mohammed Siraj starred with figures of 4-32. With the massive win, India also clinched the series 3-0.
Gill and Kohli featured in a 131-run stand for the second wicket. Kohli top-scored with a magnificent 166* off 110 balls – a knock which featured 13 fours and eight sixes. Opening the innings, Gill contributed 116 off 97 balls. His knock comprised of 14 fours and two sixes. Before his partnership with Kohli, Gill also added 95 runs for the first wicket with Rohit Sharma, who contributed 42 off 49 balls.
#2 India vs Australia, 4th Test in Ahmedabad – March 2023
Gill and Kohli also scored centuries at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad in the fourth Test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy in March 2023. The high-scoring Test, which saw a total of four hundreds – two from either side – ended in a dull draw.
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Australia batted first in the Test and put up 480 in 167.2 overs. India responded with 571 as Kohli scored 186 and Gill 128. Kohli batted for 364 balls and hit 15 fours in his 517-minute stay at the crease. Gill’s knock came off 235 balls and included 12 fours and a six. Gill’s knock ended when he was trapped lbw by Nathan Lyon, while Kohli was caught at deep midwicket off Todd Murphy.
In their second innings, Australia responded with 175-2 declared as the match ended in a stalemate, Travis Head scored 90 off 163 balls and Marnus Labuschagne 63 off 213. Kohli was named Player of the Match for his 186.
#3 RCB vs GT in Bengaluru – IPL 2023
Kohli and Gill scored tons for their respective sides in match number 70 of IPL 2023 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. GT won the toss in this match and elected to field. Batting first, RCB put up 197-5 on the board in their 20 overs. GT, however, chased down the target in 19.1 overs, with six wickets in hand.
Opening the innings, Kohli top-scored for RCB, smashing 101 not out off just 61 balls. His blazing knock featured 13 fours and a six. The star batter, however, did not get much support from his teammates. Faf du Plessis’ 28 was the next best score in the innings, while Michael Bracewell scored 26 and Anuj Rawat 23*.
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Gill guided GT home in the chase with a sublime 104* off just 52 balls, outshining Kohli’s effort. The elegant batter’s knock featured five fours and as many as eight sixes. He added 123 runs for the second with Vijay Shankar (53 off 35), who was promoted to No. 3. Gill hit the winning runs with a brilliant six off Wayne Parnell, also completing his century in the process.
Cristiano Ronaldo set a new World Cup record after scoring twice in Portugal’s emphatic 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in their Group K clash on Tuesday.
The 41-year-old became the first player in football history to score in six different FIFA World Cups, adding another remarkable achievement to his legendary career.
Portugal needed a strong response after being held to a disappointing draw by DR Congo in their opening match, and they delivered in style against the World Cup debutants.
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Ronaldo opened the scoring early in the game with a close-range finish before Nuno Mendes doubled Portugal’s lead through a well-worked free-kick routine.
The veteran striker struck again before half-time to put Portugal firmly in control at 3-0.
Ronaldo pushed hard for a hat-trick after the break and came close on several occasions, but Uzbekistan goalkeeper Abduvohid Nematov was unfortunate to score an own goal, making it 4-0 for Portugal.
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Substitute Rafael Leão then completed the rout with a powerful finish to seal a comfortable 5-0 victory.
The win puts Portugal in a strong position to qualify for the knockout stage. Roberto Martinez’s side had come under pressure after surrendering an early lead in their opening 1-1 draw against DR Congo.
For Uzbekistan, the defeat leaves their hopes of reaching the next round hanging by a thread. The Central Asian nation, appearing at the World Cup for the first time, had already lost 3-1 to Colombia in their opening game.
Portugal can now secure top spot in Group K if they defeat Colombia in their final group match.
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However, the night belonged to Ronaldo, whose historic double ensured he once again wrote his name into the World Cup record books.
West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes continues to be pursued for a summer move to Manchester United, but Tottenham Hotspur are also interested in the Portuguese star
But The Independent report that the Hammers are insistent on a significant proportion of any agreed price up front. It is also claimed that Spurs have offered a higher package overall.
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Their wage proposal to Fernandes is said to be higher than United’s, and the 21-year-old is very keen on the move. It is therefore clear that the Reds will need to offer Fernandes higher wages, more money up front to West Ham, and a larger overall financial package to the Hammers too.
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West Ham have slapped an £85m price tag on Fernandes, but that will be a starting point in negotiations with a club that needs to raise cash to get back to the Premier League at the first time of asking.
The value of Manchester City’s £120m plus bid for Elliot Anderson shows that the midfielder market is inflated, though. Top midfielders are in high demand, and the clubs in possession of those players will hold out for as much cash as possible.
Anderson was viewed as a dream signing at Old Trafford, so it is no surprise United are also considering Fernandes. The Portuguese star could have more upside than the England international as he is two years younger, so should keep on improving.
Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal have also been linked with Fernandes, so United may need to act quickly if they are to secure his signature.
And his former coach, Vasco Seabra, has told Radio Renascenca why Fernandes is so sought after by some of Europe’s biggest clubs.
He said: “He has a huge range of abilities. I mean, he has technical quality and he’s a kid with a fantastic heart and mentality.
“We expected, and I particularly expected, that he could reach top teams very quickly, but it would be false of me to say I expected that, two years later, he could be in Real Madrid’s plans. He was really very young when he came through us.”
Seabra backed Fernandes to succeed in the Premier League. He added: “I expected he could reach Premier League level in a very short time. He really had a mentality and a daily commitment, both in training and matches, that made me believe he could reach a very high level.”
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Midfield is the priority position United are seeking to strengthen and the Reds have already agreed a deal to sign Ederson from Atalanta. The Brazilian will join after a £35m initial fee, plus £3.8m in add-ons, was finalised between the two clubs.
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