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Martinez happy with how Portugal handled Vitinha´s first-half absence

Roberto Martinez was delighted with how Portugal handled Vitinha’s first-half absence in their 0-0 draw with Mexico. Vitinha came on as a half-time substitute in Saturday’s stalemate in Mexico City. Despite not playing the full game, Vitinha recorded the second-most touches (74) of any player, while attempting (70) and completing (67) the second-most passes. No […] The post Martinez happy with how Portugal handled Vitinha´s first-half absence appeared first on Soccer News.

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´Jeremy lights the fuse´ – Belgium boss Garcia has high World Cup hopes for Doku

Belgium coach Rudi Garcia expects Jeremy Doku to play a decisive role at the World Cup, describing him as “the player who lights the fuse” after he shone in a 5-2 dismantling of the United States. The Red Devils ran riot in Saturday’s friendly in Atlanta, putting the World Cup co-hosts to the sword with […] The post ´Jeremy lights the fuse´ – Belgium boss Garcia has high World Cup hopes for Doku appeared first on Soccer News.

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North London derby hero Russo happy to play any position for Arsenal

Alessia Russo does not mind what position she plays for Arsenal as long as chances continue to fall her way, having decided Saturday’s North London derby with a ruthless first-half hat-trick. Arsenal thumped rivals Tottenham 5-2 at the Emirates Stadium to climb to second in the Women’s Super League and put themselves in the driving […] The post North London derby hero Russo happy to play any position for Arsenal appeared first on Soccer News.

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´To feel pain is sometimes good´ – Pochettino says crushing Belgium loss can benefit USA

Mauricio Pochettino feels the United States’ crushing 5-2 friendly loss to Belgium could be a welcome reality check for the World Cup co-hosts, saying pain can sometimes be positive. The USA threatened to pull off a notable result on Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, as Weston McKennie put them ahead in the 39th minute. However, goals […] The post ´To feel pain is sometimes good´ – Pochettino says crushing Belgium loss can benefit USA appeared first on Soccer News.

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Mexico 0-0 Portugal: Friendly ends goalless with Ronaldo absent

Portugal failed to find a way through the Mexico defence in the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo as Saturday’s international friendly at the Estadio Azteca ended goalless. With Ronaldo sidelined due to a muscle injury, Roberto Martinez selected Goncalo Ramos to lead the line and he came closest for Portugal, flicking against Raul Rangel’s right-hand post […] The post Mexico 0-0 Portugal: Friendly ends goalless with Ronaldo absent appeared first on Soccer News.

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Dembele relishing France´s World Cup campaign

Ousmane Dembele is relishing the chance to head into a World Cup playing the best football of his career. Ballon d’Or winner Dembele has had a stop-start season due to injuries. However, he has still provided 20 goal involvements for Paris Saint-Germain in 29 appearances across all competitions, scoring 12 times and recording eight assists. […] The post Dembele relishing France´s World Cup campaign appeared first on Soccer News.

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