Ronaldo has faced criticism after his performance in Portugal’s first match of the FIFA World Cup.
US-Iran talks opened in Switzerland with mediators Qatar and Pakistan hailing a ‘historic’ opportunity for stability.
Spain and Saudi Arabia fans filled the streets of Atlanta with chants and celebrations ahead of their World Cup clash.
State of emergency permits deployment of military to support police amid five weeks of anti-government protests.
Israeli escalation in Lebanon threatens to undermine agreement between Tehran and Washington, analysts say.
Hat-trick hero Lionel Messi back in action for Argentina as they look to take a huge step towards the knockout stages.
Expansionist Israel will not stop dragging the US to war in the Middle East.
The Iran war has put the US in a difficult position, but Trump has made the most of it.
Spain-Saudi Arabia, Belgium-Iran play on Sunday. Germany reach knockouts, and Curacao earn first point at a World Cup.
Iran wants the US to pressure Israel to stop the war in Lebanon, which has reeled from renewed attacks.
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