AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPortugal World Cup Pressure: Roberto Martínez insists his squad is “united” and “stronger” ahead of Portugal’s Group K must-win vs Uzbekistan in Houston after a 1-1 opener against DR Congo reignited debate around Cristiano Ronaldo’s role. Ronaldo Debate: Francisco Conceição says teammates don’t feel obliged to pass to Ronaldo, while Martínez again refused to confirm whether the 41-year-old will start. Match Stakes: Portugal need a win to avoid getting dragged into qualification trouble with Colombia next, while Uzbekistan aim to keep knockout hopes alive after a 3-1 loss to Colombia. Heatwave Alert: Europe is baking under a rare early heatwave, with parts of Portugal and Spain pushing past 40°C and wildfire and blackout risks rising. World Cup Highlights Beyond Portugal: Lionel Messi set a new men’s World Cup scoring record as Argentina beat Austria 2-0, while France advanced with a 3-0 win over Iraq.
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