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Cape Verde's World Cup hangover, Portugal wins without Ronaldo & more: Takeaways from FIFA international window

Cape Verde's World Cup hangover, Portugal wins without Ronaldo & more: Takeaways from FIFA international window

After the longest-ever international window, USA TODAY Sports takes a look at one item from each continent.
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Jose Mourinho on Vinicius Jr: “He deserves to be helped”

Jose Mourinho on Vinicius Jr: “He deserves to be helped”

Mourinho spoke to the media.
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International round-up: summing up the action from the rest of the 26/27 season’s first break

International round-up: summing up the action from the rest of the 26/27 season’s first break

Now back to the bad part!
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NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins Atlético Madrid ownership

NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins Atlético Madrid ownership

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has announced he is taking an ownership stake in one of Spain's most successful clubs.
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As Messi goes out on top, Ronaldo's Portugal run ends in bizarre controversy | Opinion

As Messi goes out on top, Ronaldo's Portugal run ends in bizarre controversy | Opinion

In a wild twist of fate, Tuesday, Oct. 6 may have seen the end of both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's international careers. The contrast was stark.
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Cristiano Ronaldo claimed Portugal coach betrayed him in lengthy statement on playing future

Cristiano Ronaldo claimed Portugal coach betrayed him in lengthy statement on playing future

Cristiano Ronaldo left Portugal camp after he was an unused substitute.
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Ronaldo apologizes for leaving Portugal camp, blames Jorge Jesus for broken promises

Ronaldo apologizes for leaving Portugal camp, blames Jorge Jesus for broken promises

Cristiano Ronaldo has apologized for leaving Portugal camp midway through the international window, but also accused head coach Jorge Jesus of breaking promises.
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Cristiano Ronaldo waging war on Portugal head coach

Cristiano Ronaldo waging war on Portugal head coach

Anger? Yes. Delusion? Maybe. Ronaldo? Absolutely.
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Portugal jumps into top 5 of FIFA world rankings

Portugal jumps into top 5 of FIFA world rankings

By Field Level Media Oct 07 (Field Level Media) - Portugal was the only team that moved up in the top 10 of the updated FIFA/Coca-Cola World Rankings on Wednesday, climbing two spots to No. 5.
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Thomas Müller finally settles the Ronaldo vs Messi debate

Thomas Müller finally settles the Ronaldo vs Messi debate

The FC Bayern legend has not changed his opinion.
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Merino comes up clutch again for Spain as Kane marks record-setting match with 2 goals for England

Merino comes up clutch again for Spain as Kane marks record-setting match with 2 goals for England

Spain has preserved its 2½-year unbeaten streak by rallying to beat Croatia thanks to a clutch second-half double from super-sub Mikel Merino
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Germany drops to 13th in ranking

Germany drops to 13th in ranking

Is Germany on the right track to improvement?