Croatia, runners-up four years ago, started their World Cup campaign with a goalless draw against a well-drilled Morocco at Al Bayt Stadium. Morocco were impressive, but failed to create clear-cut opportunities as Croatia also drew a blank.
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The Glazer family are open to selling Manchester United. The American owners are willing to listen to offers for the club they bought in a controversial leveraged buyout 17 years ago. If the club is sold, it is expected to be purchased by US investors.
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Defending champions France delivered a powerful statement of intent by outclassing Australia as Olivier Giroud equalled Thierry Henry’s all-time scoring record for the national team. Craig Goodwin gave the Socceroos a shock early lead but Les Bleus turned on the style to remind everyone why they are the current title holders.
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Robert Lewandowski had a penalty saved as Poland and Mexico played out a goalless World Cup draw at a fervent Stadium 974. Captain Lewandowski has never scored in the tournament and his wait continues after a tame effort was kept out by Mexico’s veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa.
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Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo is to leave Manchester United with immediate effect.The decision follows a controversial interview in which the 37-year-old criticised the club and said he had “no respect” for manager Erik ten Hag. Both parties stated that Ronaldo’s exit was “mutually agreed”.
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