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Cristiano Ronaldo goal drought: Ruben Dias responds to Thierry Henry criticism of Portugal captain
Ruben Dias responds to intense media criticism of Cristiano Ronaldo following Portugal's disappointing opening match at the World Cup.18:18
'The team needs to score, not you' — Henry's scathing Ronaldo verdict after Portugal's World Cup draw with DR Congo
Thierry Henry rounded on Portugal's veteran striker after their 1-1 World Cup draw with DR Congo.Jun 18, 06:51
Portugal 1-1 DR Congo: Roberto Martinez must solve Cristiano Ronaldo dilemma after 2026 World Cup opener
Assess why Roberto Martinez may need to rethink Portugal's attack in the 2026 World Cup after Cristiano Ronaldo's struggles against DR Congo in their opening game.Jun 17, 21:32
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Portugal 1-1 Congo DR: Cristiano Ronaldo fails to answer Lionel Messi as Roberto Martinez's men stumble in World Cup opener
Cristiano Ronaldo leads Portugal against DR Congo in their World Cup opener but struggles to inspire a breakthrough as Lionel Messi’s earlier display intensified the long-running debate between both stars.Jun 17, 21:02
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Portugal 1-1 Congo DR player ratings: Yoane Wissa makes history after Joao Neves scores emotional goal
Sports Mole provides player ratings from Portugal's draw with Congo DR at the 2026 World Cup.Jun 17, 20:07
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Team News: Portugal vs. Congo DR injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up the team news ahead of the 2026 World Cup clash between Portugal and Congo DR.Jun 16, 18:00
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Portugal vs. DR Congo: Can Cristiano Ronaldo end nine-match major tournament scoring drought?
Sports Mole breaks down Cristiano Ronaldo’s barren run on the big stage as Portugal prepare to meet DR Congo at the 2026 World Cup.Jun 16, 13:39
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Portugal vs. DR Congo: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for World Cup 2026 clash
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch the World Cup 2026 Group K match between Portugal and DR Congo, including TV and streaming options.Jun 16, 11:30
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Portugal vs. Congo DR: Predicted XI for the Leopards in 2026 World Cup opener
Sports Mole looks at how Congo DR could line up in their 2026 World Cup clash with Portugal.Jun 15, 14:07
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Portugal vs. Congo DR: Cristiano Ronaldo set to lead Portuguese charge in 2026 World Cup opener
Sports Mole looks at how Portugal could line up in their 2026 World Cup clash with Congo DR.Jun 15, 14:07
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Preview:Portugal vs Congo DR - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's World Cup clash between Portugal and Congo DR, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 15, 13:47
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World Cup 2026 Group K preview: Prediction, teams, rankings, key fixture, star players
Sports Mole previews Group K of the 2026 World Cup, including predictions for Portugal, Congo DR, Uzbekistan and Colombia.Jun 7, 16:52
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Wednesday's World Cup warm-up predictions and previews including Netherlands vs. Algeria
Sports Mole provides previews and predictions for Wednesday's 2026 World Cup warm-up fixtures, including Netherlands vs. Algeria.Jun 3, 00:00
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Preview:Congo DR vs Denmark - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's International Friendlies clash between Congo DR and Denmark, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 1, 17:00
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Preview:Congo DR vs Jamaica - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Inter-confederation Playoff final between Congo DR and Jamaica, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 29, 23:03
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Yoane Wissa: Newcastle striker set “challenge” by Eddie Howe as he bids to ‘make up for lost time’
Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe makes his feelings clear on what Yoane Wissa needs to do to become a first-team regular at St James’ Park.Mar 13, 21:20
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How to watch AFCON in the UK: Dates, time, live stream and TV channels
Sports Mole details everything you need to know about how to watch all of the upcoming games at the Africa Cup of Nations.Jan 9, 10:08
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Preview:Algeria vs Congo DR - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations clash between Algeria and Congo DR, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 4, 20:42
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Algeria vs. DR Congo: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for Africa Cup of Nations last-16 tie
Sports Mole provides details of how to tune into the Africa Cup of Nations last-16 tie between Algeria and DR Congo.Jan 3, 16:06
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AFCON 2025: Congo DR star Bakambu slams Moroccan authorities after luggage goes missing for 10 days during
Real Betis striker Cedric Bakambu has criticised Moroccan authorities after his luggage went missing at Casablanca airport, leaving him without personal belongings at AFCON 2025.Dec 31, 19:47
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