Netherlands secured a spectacular 5-1 victory over Sweden in their second World Cup group-stage match on Saturday night, but the triumph was clouded by significant fitness scares for Virgil van Dijk.
Diogo Dalot has revealed that the Portugal squad held a detailed meeting before the World Cup to prepare for the inevitable social media backlash that follows any Cristiano Ronaldo performance.
Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal has predicted that he will eventually transition into a central role, following in the tactical footsteps of club legend Lionel Messi.