At halftime of a World Cup Round of 32 tie in Toronto, Portugal controlled territory, possession and expected goals yet failed to break down a disciplined Croatia side locked at 0-0.
In Group K of the 2026 World Cup, Portugal beat Uzbekistan 5-0, with Bruno Fernandes named man of the match and providing an assist.
West Ham have valued the Portuguese midfielder at £80 million. The player favours a move to Manchester United, and Tottenham's approach has not received a positive response.
Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez remains focused on winning the World Cup despite his contract expiring after the tournament; Ruben Dias will miss the match against Congo, while Martinez heaped praise on Ronaldo ahead of his sixth World Cup appearance.
Declan Rice, Gabriel and David Raya lead Arsenal's three nominees for the PFA Player of the Year award, with Erling Haaland and Bruno Fernandes also in contention; the ceremony is scheduled for August 25.
The second ScoreZ Awards ceremony was held in Zadar, Croatia, with each league's top performers determined solely by season ratings. Lamine Yamal, Bruno Fernandes, Lionel Messi and others were among those honored.
Manchester United have paused renewal talks with Bruno Fernandes as Jim Ratcliffe focuses on recruitment first; Fernandes wants to stay, with extension negotiations set to resume after the World Cup and run through to the end of 2026.
After West Ham's relegation, Matheus Fernandes is increasingly inclined to join Manchester United. Manchester City, Chelsea and Newcastle remain in the hunt, with his transfer fee shaped by relegation-related release clauses.
Xabi Alonso could be forced to sell a key revenue generator, with Cole Palmer priced at a minimum of £80 million and Manchester United viewed as a potential buyer.
Reports say Manchester United are frontrunners to sign Wolves' 18-year-old attacking midfielder Matheus Mane, with Liverpool and Nottingham Forest also in the hunt.
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