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Modric claims Mourinho made Ronaldo cry at Real Madrid

Luka Modric has named Jose Mourinho as the toughest manager of his illustrious career, claiming the legendary boss is so intense that he once made Cristiano Ronaldo cry in the Real Madrid dressing room. The Croatia and AC Milan midfielder has worked under several world-class coaches during his sparkling spell in football, but he has labelled the Portuguese as the strictest of them all.

2026 World Cup group stage draw: Fixtures and broadcasters

Here is the official group-stage draw for the 2026 World Cup and the full match schedule.

2026 World Cup fixtures and broadcasters

Discover the 2026 World Cup dates, match schedule, group standings, results and every channel broadcasting the tournament.

Are Brazil in trouble? World Cup teams to worry about, ranked

Brazil are short in key areas, while Belgium's golden generation has been and gone - but they're not the only ones who might struggle

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Tuchel insists England's 2026 World Cup draw is 'tough'

Thomas Tuchel believes England's 2026 World Cup draw is "tough" and claimed that the group stage is "always the most difficult". The German coach, who will lead the Three Lions into a major tournament for the first time next summer, stressed that Group L - featuring Croatia, Ghana and Panama - provides no margin for complacency.

IN FULL: World Cup 2026 group-stage draw

The World Cup 2026 draw has been made, with England set to face Croatia in the group stages, and the USMNT to take on Australia. Brazil have been drawn with Morocco, while France will play Senegal and Argentina must face Austria.

Ex-Barca star retires and takes up technical role

Ivan Rakitic has brought an end to his playing career after spending a final season at Hajduk Split and will now take on a technical role at the club.

📽️ | Ronaldo Jr makes Portugal debut in crushing win over Japan

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. made his Portugal debut in the Under-15 team's 4-1 win over Japan in Croatia on Tuesday.

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Former Croatia midfielder Pokrivac killed in car crash

Former Croatia international Nikola Pokrivac has been killed in a car cash, aged 39.

France v Croatia - UEFA Nations League Quarterfinal Leg Two

📽️ | Perfection! Olise scores sublime free-kick vs Croatia

Bayern Munich star Michael Olise scored a stunning free-kick as he inspired France's Nations League comeback win over Croatia on penalties.

Dembele & Olise outshine Mbappe as France beat Croatia after penalty drama

France squeaked into the Nations League semi-finals after a dramatic penalty shootout win over Croatia in Paris as Kylian Mbappe had a quiet night.

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Modric hails 'rarely seen' talent of Real Madrid team-mate Mbappe

Luka Modric has heaped tremendous praise upon his Real Madrid team-mate Kylian Mbappe ahead of the Nations League clash between Croatia and France.

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New deal at Real Madrid?! Modric reveals ideal retirement plan

Luka Modric talked about his ideal retirement plan as the midfielder prepares to enter negotiations with Real Madrid over a new deal at 39.

Captain Mbappe sends out message on return to France squad

Kylian Mbappe sent out a message as Didier Deschamps confirmed that the Real Madrid star will lead Les Bleus for the Nations League ties with Croatia.

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Nations League quarter-final & semi-final draws confirmed

Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal have learnt who they will face in the Nations League quarter-finals as UEFA confirm the knockout fixture list.

'Interesting' Portugal striker 'different' to CR7 praised by Martinez

Portugal boss Roberto Martinez has praised 'interesting' striker Fabio Silva, insisting he is 'different' from Cristiano Ronaldo.

Scotland v Portugal - UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A Group A1

Why Ronaldo has been released from the Portugal squad

Cristiano Ronaldo, along with three Premier League stars have left the Portugal squad ahead of the Croatia clash.

UEFA Nations League tie breakers explained

What happens in the event two teams or more in a Nations League group are locked on equal points?

'The records haunt me!' – Ronaldo opens up on unstoppable drive

Cristiano Ronaldo netted his 900th career goal against Croatia and claimed that the "records haunt" him.

Ronaldo gets emotional after scoring 900th career goal

Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 900th goal of his legendary career in Portugal's UEFA Nations League tie against Croatia.

Portugal v France: Quarter-Final - UEFA EURO 2024

Ronaldo declares he's raring to go ahead of Portugal clash

Cristiano Ronaldo emphatically announced he is "ready for the Nations League" as the Al-Nassr star gears up for Portugal duty amid retirement calls.

Euro 2024 route to the final: Knockout bracket explained

Everything you need to know about the route to the Euro 2024 final and possible face-offs in the knockout stages.

Euro 2024: Fixtures, knockouts & all you need to know

The best international teams from across Europe are competing in Germany this summer and GOAL has all you need to know.

Euro 2024 prize money - how much do winners get?

The prize money for the winners of Euro 2024 is revealed, and it will be a significant financial incentive for teams.

Winners & losers of the Euro 2024 group stage

GOAL picks out all of the winner and losers from what has been an absorbing and dramatic tournament so far

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Where to watch Euro 2024 matches live in UK

Find out where you can watch every Euro 2024 game live in the United Kingdom.

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