…possession and completing 740 passes, with the result triggering questions about their attacking display and Ronaldo's influence. Ronaldo, competing at a record sixth World Cup, came under particular scrutiny after extending his wait for a goal at major tournaments, with criticism also coming from former France striker…

BreakingBusinessTrump Says Iran Is 'FINISHED' After Cancelled Negotiations - As Israeli Attacks Threaten DealBySara Dorn,Forbes Staff. Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.Jun 19, 2026, 10:01am EDTJun 19, 2026, 10:59am EDTToplinePresident Donald Trump warned Iran is "FINISHED" and would "get no money…

…Iran has gone too far, a six-point decrease from March, shortly after the U.S. launched attacks against Iran on Feb. 28. The survey was taken as Iran and the U.S. reached a tentative agreement to end the war, which has brought some immediate economic relief, including a drop in gas prices, though questions remain about…

…The plight of the stranded Nigerians comes in the wake of an ongoing wave of xenophobic attacks in South Africa that has continued unabated since April 2026, prompting Nigeria, Ghana, and Malawi to evacuate hundreds of their citizens from the country. Earlier this month, Nairametrics reported that Nigeria has begun eva…

…correspondentPublished18 June 2026England's 4-2 win against Croatia was full of exciting attacking football but the defensive part of the game raised some eyebrows with them looking open on a number of occasions. In football, what a team does in attack impacts how they defend and vice versa so it is important to assess…

…against Mexico and I was not very impressed. There was a lack of quality and a lack of attacking threat - after 16 years away from the World Cup, I expected a bit more 'oomph'.The Czech Republic sat back for long periods against South Korea but I can see them throwing more men forward this time.Both sides lost their op…

…and Saibari and the left-sided midfielder, Bilal El Khannouss, they have hugely dynamic attackers.And, in Achraf Hakimi, they have one of the best right-backs in the world, if not the absolute best. Hakimi is the heart of it. Born in Spain to a street vendor father and a mother who was a cleaner, he has spoken often ab…

…4-2 in thrillerEngland score four against Croatia in World Cup openerWho was the biggest attacking threat? England player ratingsPublished17 JuneFootball Daily podcast: Kane and Bellingham put on a showFigure caption, Tuchel upset by photographers encroachmentImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Tuchel's coaching t…

…knows more than most what it means to win with Exeter.The Ulsterman, who is now attack coach for Ireland's women's team, spent 12 years as a Chiefs player and four as a coach until he left two years ago.He scored the winning points when Exeter won promotion to the Premiership in 2010 before kicking the vital score as h…

…the yellow jersey.The UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider sat in the peloton after two days of attacking, and holds a lead of two minutes and 50 seconds over Richard Carapaz.There are two stages left with the race finishing in Villars-sur-Ollon on Sunday.Related topicsCyclingWales Sport

…his Bristol rival.Borthwick has challenged Ojomoh to marry defensive solidity with his attacking gifts."Max's attacking instincts are outstanding - we've always talked about that," added Borthwick."He's worked really hard on the defensive side of his game and his off-the-ball running."On Friday night one of the things…

…would probably have sat at the base of the box in midfield - with Pulisic in the left attacking-midfield position and McKennie to his right. The USA's approach, however, was different. Image caption, USA's 4-2-3-1 changed shape in possession to something resembling the above. Position changes here include Freeman movin…

…'Just wait, wait and see'," said Bos, who has become one of Australia's most dangerous attacking outlets. His pace allows him to drive forward past opponents in transition, while his background as a defender means he remains comfortable operating deeper when required."I like seeing space in front of me," said Bos. "Lig…

…on TuesdayByPhil McNultyChief football writer in DallasPublished19 June 2026England's attacking style in their opening World Cup win against Croatia in Dallas created a stir of excitement but still left head coach Thomas Tuchel with questions to ponder.Tuchel's side looked vulnerable in defence after he selected Aston…

…and Saibari and the left-sided midfielder, Bilal El Khannouss, they have hugely dynamic attackers.And, in Achraf Hakimi, they have one of the best right-backs in the world, if not the absolute best. Hakimi is the heart of it. Born in Spain to a street vendor father and a mother who was a cleaner, he has spoken often ab…

…the Joint Task Force, North East, Operation HADIN KAI, OPHK, have repelled coordinated attacks launched by suspected ISWAP terrorists on military positions in Buratai, Biu Local Government Area of Borno State. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the Acting Military Information Officer of OPHK, Captain…