Vitinha struggled in the Premier League, then moved to Ligue 1 playing for PSG and he has been one of the best midfielders in Europe
Currently he’s struggling in the World Cup with Portugal. Is he a system player or credit to Luis Enrique tactical genius?
Putin:
"We are in a period of fundamental, systemic transformation of the entire world."
"The West cannot inflict a strategic defeat upon us or win on the battlefield. They are trying to rock the political boat, to sow the seeds of domestic turmoil. That, too, is failing."
"Russia is resolutely pushing back against all attempts to contain our development. We have more than enough strength, resources and political will — and to spare."
"Let there be absolutely no doubt about that. Yes, we see the problems, we are aware of them, we react to them, but we will unfailingly secure the safety of our country and our people, ensuring the sanctity of Russia's frontiers for the long historical haul. This is precisely what we strive for. Unquestionably, we will overcome every challenge confronting us today, including terrorist attacks on our soil and on our infrastructure facilities."
⚡️BREAKING
Abbas Araghchi hints at CLOSURE of the Strait of Hormuz if escalation continues:
"If the recent escalation of the situation continues, it will become Impossible to keep the Strait of Hormuz Open
Under the agreement signed with the United States, Iran is the Only country responsible for Managing the Strait of Hormuz
If other countries and parties enter create their own management, it will lead to Clashes"
The Algerian bench when their third goal went in:
🇦🇹 Austria: “We were meant to be heading for a draw?!”
🇩🇿 Algeria: “Not our problem, it’s a match isn’t it?” 😭
11/5 - Congo DR is the 11th African country to advance from the group stage in the FIFA World Cup and the fifth to do so for the first time in 2026:
🇨🇻 Cabo Verde
🇨🇩 Congo DR 🆕
🇨🇮 Côte d‘Ivoire
🇪🇬 Egypt
🇿🇦 South Africa
Representing.
Harry Kane has scored more World Cup goals for England than any other man in the competition’s history.
◎ 14 games
◉ 11 goals
Gary Lineker’s record has been broken. 🏴
I’m not exaggerating when I say this, 39 year old Lionel Messi is still the best footballer in the world and I’ve clocked he will be the best till he decides he wants to retire, ridiculous.
🇦🇷 Lionel Messi leads the World Cup in:
⚽️ Most goals: 19
🎯 Most assists: 8
🏅 Most Man of the Match awards: 13
💨 Most successful dribbles: 128
🏆 Most Golden Ball awards: 2
Legendary. 🐐
Lionel Messi came off the bench to score his sixth goal of the 2026 World Cup and extend his record to 19 - could he break French striker Just Fontaine's record of 13 goals in a single tournament?
Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal struggled to a goalless draw against Colombia as they finished second in Group K.
This is the daily World Cup briefing, from The Athletic.
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Lionel Messi made his 202nd appearance for Argentina last night, the second-most in international football history.
Only Cristiano Ronaldo has earned more caps (231). 🧢