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The reported "leading candidate" to take over for Roberto Martinez as Portugal's coach has ties to Cristiano Ronaldo.

Luis Castro, the former Al-Nassr head coach who worked closely with Ronaldo during his second season in Saudi Arabia, has insisted that the legendary forward should not be the scapegoat for Portugal's exit.

The plan for Colombia against Ghana on Friday night probably did not involve making a substitution just minutes into the match.

Belgium completes a thumping 4-1 win over the United States, who started Folarin Balogun after his controversial reprieve from FIFA.

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