Sources: France fear ACL tear for L. Hernandez

play Do France rely too heavily on individuals? (1:26)Luis Miguel Echegaray and Kay Murray discuss France’s 4-1 victory over Australia. (1:26) 5:28 PM ET Lucas Hernandez‘s World Cup campaign appeared in doubt after the France defender sustained a knee injury in the defending champions’ 4-1 win over Australia in Group D on Tuesday. “He needs … Read more

Manchester United terminate Cristiano Ronaldo contract with immediate effect after explosive interview

Getty Images Cristiano Ronaldo will not wear a Manchester United uniform again. Just two days before the Portugal captain begins his World Cup campaign, United terminated their star forward’s contract in a move that they described as mutual. The club had begun a process that could have led to Ronaldo being sacked following an explosive … Read more

Ronaldo leaves Man Utd by ‘mutual agreement’

play Marcotti: Ronaldo leaving Man United a positive for both parties (1:22)Gab Marcotti feels Cristiano Ronaldo leaving Manchester United with immediate effect will allow both the player and the club to move on. (1:22) 12:41 PM ET Manchester United have confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo has left the club, effective immediately. Ronaldo, 37, has agreed a … Read more

Glazers say they are open to selling Man United

play Nicol: Time for Glazers to end Man Utd ownership ‘disaster’ (1:45)Steve Nicol says it’s time for the Glazer family to hand over control of Manchester United to someone else. (1:45) 4:57 PM ET The Glazer family, who own Manchester United, have announced they are open to selling the club. United issued a statement on … Read more

Sources: England’s Kane set for scan on ankle

play Marcotti impressed by England’s devastating performance vs. Iran (2:01)Gab Marcotti says England can only take positives after an impressive attacking display in their 6-2 win vs. Iran. (2:01) 5:42 PM ET England have suffered a significant injury scare after it emerged Harry Kane will undergo a scan on his right ankle on Wednesday, sources … Read more

Giroud ties record, Mbappe scores as France cruise

play Gio Reyna features in USMNT training ahead of England clash (1:11)Sam Borden reports from Doha as Gio Reyna features in training in front of the media ahead of Friday’s crucial match against England. (1:11) 4:00 PM ET Olivier Giroud moved level with Thierry Henry as France‘s all-time top men’s scorer after his brace led … Read more

Messi: ‘No excuses’ for shock Saudi Arabia loss

play Is Saudi Arabia’s win vs. Argentina the biggest World Cup shock? (2:17)Gab Marcotti reacts to Saudi Arabia’s 2-1 win over Argentina and Lionel Messi at the World Cup. (2:17) 9:57 AM ET LUSAIL, Qatar — Lionel Messi told his Argentina teammates there are “no excuses” for their shock defeat to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. … Read more

Manchester United sale: Glazer family weighing options to sell Old Trafford club ‘to enhance future growth’

Getty Images Manchester United could be up for sale soon as the Glazer family is preparing to examine potential sources of outside investment. Among the options for the American owners include a complete or partial sale, or a strategic partnership to infuse the club with more funding, the team announced on Tuesday. American businessman Malcolm … Read more

Ochoa stops Lewy PK in Mexico-Poland stalemate

play Gomez: Ochoa is the greatest Mexican goalkeeper of all time (1:59)Herculez Gomez praises Guillermo Ochoa after he saved Robert Lewandowski’s penalty in Mexico’s draw with Poland. (1:59) 12:59 PM ET Poland skipper Robert Lewandowski failed to break his World Cup duck when he saw a second-half penalty saved in a goalless but entertaining draw … Read more

S. Arabia declares public holiday after Arg. win

play Can Argentina have any complaints about VAR in their loss to Saudi Arabia? (2:30)Dale Johnson explains some of the refereeing decisions in Argentina’s loss to Saudi Arabia at the World Cup. (2:30) 1:06 PM ET King Salman declared a public holiday in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to mark the national team’s stunning 2-1 upset … Read more