#WorldCup On this day five of the world’s biggest soccer tournament; Cristiano Ronaldo declared himself fit to spearhead Portugals World Cup campaign tonight at 7pm, but does not feel pressure to reproduce his form at club level. Ronaldo has suffered from knee and thigh injuries, but said: Im at 100%. I want to have a great World Cup. The 29-year-old dismissed suggestions he must excel in Brazil to cap a career that has not reached the heights on the international stage. Ronaldo will captain Portugal against Germany in Mondays opening Group G match in Salvador. He is their all-time leading scorer but has registered just two goals in 10 World Cup matches, that despite netting 252 in 246 games for Real Madrid. Iran v Nigeria 10:00pm Ghana v United States 1:00am As World Cup football returned to the Maracana in Rio last night , Lionel Messi shook the monkey off his back with his first World Cup goal in eight years as Argentina defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-1 in a Group F game. Messi, four-times world player of the year and Argentinas best footballer since Diego Maradona graced the 1986 tournament, put his side 2-0 ahead on the night.It was Messis first goal in the finals since scoring in Argentinas 6-0 win over Serbia & Montenegro almost eight years ago. Substitute Haris Seferovic scored in the third minute of stoppage time to earn Switzerland a dramatic 2-1 win over Ecuador in their opening Group E match. Seferovic turned in Ricardo Rodriguezs low cross as Ottmar Hitzfelds side came back from behind to claim victory. Honduras coach Luis Suarez said he was left confused by the first use of goalline technology at the World Cup as his side suffered a 3-0 loss to France.The moment came in the 48th minute when the stadium screen showed No goal when reviewing Karim Benzemas initial shot that hit the post.It then flashed Goal, ruling the ball was subsequently nudged in by keeper Noel Valladares, as France went 2-0 up. Suarez said: The machine first said no [goal]. I do not know what to think. If the technology sends a clear message, then I dont understand how the system can say its a goal first and then: No goal. What is the truth? added Suarez, who exchanged words with opposite number Didier Deschamps on the touchline, while the Honduras fans voiced their disapproval. The France coach was also concerned about the confusion, but was supportive of the use of the GoalControl tool at the World Cup.
Posted on: Mon, 16 Jun 2014 07:28:39 +0000
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