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World Cup 2022: Morocco and Portugal thrill as the quarter-final ties are set – live

World Cup 2022: Morocco and Portugal thrill as the quarter-final ties are set – live

All the latest news on the tournament’s first rest dayGet in touch: you can contact Martin hereThere were some quite punchy quotes from Portugal coach Fernando Santos about CR7 after the game last night. PA carry them, with Santos saying that the role of Cristiano Ronaldo for the remainder of the World Cup is something that has yet to be “defined”. He said:I have a very close relationship with him – I always have, I have known him since he was 19 years old. This relationship only develops, Ronaldo and I never interpret the human aspect of that of manager and player (in relation to) what...

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Xherdan Shaqiri apologises to Switzerland fans after World Cup thrashing by Portugal

Xherdan Shaqiri apologises to Switzerland fans after World Cup thrashing by Portugal

Portugal put Switzerland to the sword to storm into a first World Cup quarter-final since 2006

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Marcus Rashford, Wilfried Zaha, Youri Tielemans, N’Golo Kante and Leandro Trossard – ten top Premier League players who can agree free transfers in January

Marcus Rashford, Wilfried Zaha, Youri Tielemans, N’Golo Kante and Leandro Trossard – ten top Premier League players who can agree free transfers in January

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez sends message to Portugal boss Fernando Santos and insists it was a ‘shame’ World Cup fans didn’t get 90 minutes of ‘best player in the world’

Cristiano Ronaldo’s girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez sends message to Portugal boss Fernando Santos and insists it was a ‘shame’ World Cup fans didn’t get 90 minutes of ‘best player in the world’

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‘I will be back stronger’ – Arsenal star Gabriel Jesus posts hospital bed picture following successful knee surgery as Bukayo Saka and Granit Xhaka send support

‘I will be back stronger’ – Arsenal star Gabriel Jesus posts hospital bed picture following successful knee surgery as Bukayo Saka and Granit Xhaka send support

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‘Everyone wants him’ – Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi suggests club will rival Liverpool in transfer battle for Jude Bellingham

‘Everyone wants him’ – Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi suggests club will rival Liverpool in transfer battle for Jude Bellingham

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‘A page turns today’ – ex-Chelsea winger Eden Hazard retires from international football following Belgium’s disappointing World Cup exit

‘A page turns today’ – ex-Chelsea winger Eden Hazard retires from international football following Belgium’s disappointing World Cup exit

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Conor McGregor hits back at Joe Rogan for suggesting his urine would ‘melt’ UFC drug test cup after impressive body transformation during injury layoff

Conor McGregor hits back at Joe Rogan for suggesting his urine would ‘melt’ UFC drug test cup after impressive body transformation during injury layoff

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‘That’s how I roll’ – Paddy Pimblett vows to finish Jared Gordon and pick up fourth consecutive Performance of the Night bonus at UFC 282

‘That’s how I roll’ – Paddy Pimblett vows to finish Jared Gordon and pick up fourth consecutive Performance of the Night bonus at UFC 282

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Jason Cundy rips into Spain after their World Cup exit on penalties with another ‘Has Anyone Seen’

Jason Cundy rips into Spain after their World Cup exit on penalties with another ‘Has Anyone Seen’

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‘I have a very close relationship with him’ – Portugal boss Fernando Santos insists he has no problem with Cristiano Ronaldo and argument is ‘finished’ after ex-Manchester United striker was dropped for World Cup win over Switzerland

‘I have a very close relationship with him’ – Portugal boss Fernando Santos insists he has no problem with Cristiano Ronaldo and argument is ‘finished’ after ex-Manchester United striker was dropped for World Cup win over Switzerland

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England home and away kits contain hidden details, nods to the past and reflect Three Lions’ youthful energy as Gareth Southgate’s side prepare for World Cup quarter-final vs France

England home and away kits contain hidden details, nods to the past and reflect Three Lions’ youthful energy as Gareth Southgate’s side prepare for World Cup quarter-final vs France

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Netherlands and Barcelona midfielder Frenkie De Jong makes honest admission about Lionel Messi, but believes Argentina captain can be stopped in World Cup quarter-final

Netherlands and Barcelona midfielder Frenkie De Jong makes honest admission about Lionel Messi, but believes Argentina captain can be stopped in World Cup quarter-final

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World Cup news LIVE: Portugal and Morocco go through, reaction to Ronaldo snub, Mbappe misses training ahead of England clash, Arsenal star Jesus has knee surgery

World Cup news LIVE: Portugal and Morocco go through, reaction to Ronaldo snub, Mbappe misses training ahead of England clash, Arsenal star Jesus has knee surgery

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Cristiano Ronaldo denies reports of £173million deal to join Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr – but dropped Portugal captain told he will struggle to find elite club after Manchester United exit

Cristiano Ronaldo denies reports of £173million deal to join Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr – but dropped Portugal captain told he will struggle to find elite club after Manchester United exit

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England legend Stuart Pearce says Cristiano Ronaldo has ‘no chance’ of starting next Portugal match and makes comparison to when he left David Beckham out of Team GB’s 2012 Olympic squad

England legend Stuart Pearce says Cristiano Ronaldo has ‘no chance’ of starting next Portugal match and makes comparison to when he left David Beckham out of Team GB’s 2012 Olympic squad

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Before Mike Tyson became a heavyweight legend and youngest champion ever, he honed his skills in illegal fights watched by gangsters in unlicensed ‘smokers’

Before Mike Tyson became a heavyweight legend and youngest champion ever, he honed his skills in illegal fights watched by gangsters in unlicensed ‘smokers’

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Cristiano Ronaldo first down the tunnel as Portugal teammates celebrate win over Switzerland that set up quarter-final place, with match becoming ‘testimonial’ when star came on

Cristiano Ronaldo first down the tunnel as Portugal teammates celebrate win over Switzerland that set up quarter-final place, with match becoming ‘testimonial’ when star came on

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Tributes from Lennox Lewis and others pour in as legendary boxing referee Mills Lane, who disqualified Mike Tyson for biting ear of Evander Holyfield, dies aged 85

Tributes from Lennox Lewis and others pour in as legendary boxing referee Mills Lane, who disqualified Mike Tyson for biting ear of Evander Holyfield, dies aged 85

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister says Portugal boss Fernando Santos ‘humiliated’ her benched brother as she hits out at World Cup call

Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister says Portugal boss Fernando Santos ‘humiliated’ her benched brother as she hits out at World Cup call

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‘Who needs Cristiano Ronaldo tonight?’ – Goncalo Ramos writes his name into ‘Portuguese folklore’ with World Cup hat-trick and becomes the future thanks to ‘monumental’ decision

‘Who needs Cristiano Ronaldo tonight?’ – Goncalo Ramos writes his name into ‘Portuguese folklore’ with World Cup hat-trick and becomes the future thanks to ‘monumental’ decision

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England fixtures at 2022 World Cup: Dates, UK kick-off times and potential route to the final with Three Lions to face France in quarter-finals

England fixtures at 2022 World Cup: Dates, UK kick-off times and potential route to the final with Three Lions to face France in quarter-finals

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Cristiano Ronaldo first down the tunnel as Portugal teammates celebrate emphatic World Cup Round of 16 win over Switzerland with match becoming ‘testimonial’ after he came on

Cristiano Ronaldo first down the tunnel as Portugal teammates celebrate emphatic World Cup Round of 16 win over Switzerland with match becoming ‘testimonial’ after he came on

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World Cup organisers concerned about ticketless fans after ugly scenes between police and supporters ahead of Morocco’s win over Spain

World Cup organisers concerned about ticketless fans after ugly scenes between police and supporters ahead of Morocco’s win over Spain

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Mills Lane shunned a career in banking to keep Mike Tyson in line for biting Evander Holyfield’s ear in a colourful life as a marine, judge, boxing referee and star of Celebrity Deathmatch

Mills Lane shunned a career in banking to keep Mike Tyson in line for biting Evander Holyfield’s ear in a colourful life as a marine, judge, boxing referee and star of Celebrity Deathmatch

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