Cape Verde's magical start to its first World Cup isn't over.The tiny island nation that stunned tournament favorite Spain in last week's opener took a 1-0 lead over Uruguay early in their match on Kevin Pina's free kick. It was Cape Verde's first-ever goal in the World Cup.After Uruguay's Rodrigo Bentancur was given a yellow card, Pina blasted a shot past diving goalie Fernando Muslera in the 21st minute, sending the Cape Verde fans in an excited frenzy as his teammates hopped on him in celebration.That came one week after Cape Verde held Spain's superstars scoreless in a 0-0 draw in their opener in Atlanta behind a stellar performance from goalie Vozinha, who quickly became one of the biggest stories of the tournament. After celebrating his squads historic performance in their World Cup debut without his mom in attendance, the goalie's mom was in attendance on Sunday.___AP World Cup: https://apnews.com/fifa-world-cup

Cape Verde's magical start to its first World Cup isn't over.The tiny island nation that stunned tournament favorite Spain in last week's opener took a 1-0 lead over Uruguay early in their match on Kevin Pina's free kick. It was Cape Verde's first-ever goal in the World Cup.After Uruguay's Rodrigo Bentancur was given a yellow card, Pina blasted a shot past diving goalie Fernando Muslera in the 21st minute, sending the Cape Verde fans in an excited frenzy as his teammates hopped on him in celebration.That came one week after Cape Verde held Spain's superstars scoreless in a 0-0 draw in their opener in Atlanta behind a stellar performance from goalie Vozinha, who quickly became one of the biggest stories of the tournament. After celebrating his squads historic performance in their World Cup debut without his mom in attendance, the goalie's mom was in attendance on Sunday.___AP World Cup: https://apnews.com/fifa-world-cup

Wyndham Clark secured his second US Open championship at Shinnecock Hills on Sunday, edging out Sam Burns by a solitary stroke in a nerve-shredding finale to the year's third major.The American, who claimed his maiden major title in 2023, carded a closing 73 to finish the tournament at four under par.It proved sufficient to hold off a determined Burns, despite Clark watching his commanding overnight advantage evaporate during a tense final round.The victory represents a wire-to-wire triumph for Clark, who never relinquished his position at the summit throughout the week at the storied New York venue.Clark had begun the day holding a six-shot cushion, yet found himself clinging to a single-stroke advantage as the afternoon unfolded.Burns mounted a remarkable assault that threatened to become the greatest final-round recovery in US Open history, having started seven shots adrift of the leader.The world number one, Scottie Scheffler, also remained in the hunt as he sought to complete the career Grand Slam, adding further pressure to Clark's shoulders.A stuttering outward nine of 38 saw Clark's grip on the tournament loosen considerably, with the American unable to wrestle back control as his pursuers sensed opportunity.The pivotal moment arrived at the par-five 16th, where Clark drained a 25-foot putt for birdie just as Burns and Tom Kim appeared poised to draw level.Yet drama persisted as Clark three-putted from 70 feet at the 17th, surrendering a shot and reducing his advantage to the bare minimum.Burns, playing ahead, saw his birdie attempt at the final hole agonisingly catch the lip of the cup, leaving him to sink to his knees in despair.Throughout the afternoon, Clark endured jeers from the New York gallery, the hostile atmosphere adding another layer of difficulty to his task.Clark's father offered a touching tribute to his son following the gruelling victory."I'm so proud of you," he told the champion. "That was the toughest you've ever played."Clark responded simply: "Thanks pops. I'm glad you could be here."The assessment from his father captured the essence of a triumph that, whilst perhaps lacking aesthetic beauty, demonstrated remarkable resilience under the most testing circumstances.Clark collected the $4.5m winner's cheque, cementing his status as a two-time US Open champion just four years after his breakthrough major success.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

Wyndham Clark blocks out the noise of the fans to win a second US Open title at Shinnecock Hills.

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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. Despite the outside noise following a disappointing opening result, the Manchester United defender insists the group remains "unshakable" in their support for their captain. Portugal's Pre-Tournament Preparation For The Media Circus Critics wasted no time in targeting Portugal and their legendary captain following a frustrating 1-1 draw with Congo DR in their World Cup opener. The result sparked a wave of negativity online, with high-profile figures like Thierry Henry suggesting that the focus needs to shift away from Ronaldo's personal milestones and toward the team's collective success. However, Dalot has revealed that Roberto Martinez's squad was fully aware of the storm that was coming. "It's very simple. In the locker room, at our stadium, we had the opportunity before arriving at the World Cup to have a detailed conversation about this [social media and criticism]," Dalot explained. "It was almost as if we'd anticipated that this would happen. Of course, when you have a squad like this especially with a player like Cristiano we have to be prepared, a little more than usual." Maintaining A United Front Against Outside Noise The intensity of the scrutiny surrounding Ronaldo is unique in world football, often magnifying every gesture or missed chance into a national crisis. Dalot insists that the squad's internal bond hasn't been weakened by the external pressure, noting that the team remains focused on their ultimate goal of lifting the trophy for the first time in their history. Discussing the impact of the pre-tournament meeting, Dalot added: "The fact that we had that pre-World Cup conversation to prepare ourselves for these moments meant that when it actually happened, we were able to send the message that the group is unshakable we knew this was going to happen. We knew we'd face difficulties and criticism ... Sometimes unfair, sometimes untrue, and often blown out of proportion." Ronaldo's Legendary Resilience In The Face Of Scrutiny At 41 years old, Ronaldo is no stranger to the spotlight, having spent over two decades as the focal point of the Portuguese national team. Dalot believes that the Al-Nassr forwards experience is his greatest asset, allowing him to remain calm while those around him might otherwise become distracted by the headlines. "Everyone already knows how well Cristiano handles criticism. He has over 20 years of experience with the national team," Dalot continued. "I think what he conveys to the team, that confidence, those criticisms are just part of the game, especially given the level at which we're capable of playing, being in one of the biggest, if not the biggest, competitions in the world." Focus Shifts To Crucial Uzbekistan Clash The pressure will remain high as Portugal prepares for a vital Group K match against Uzbekistan on Tuesday. With their progression to the knockout stages far from guaranteed after the opening draw, the team will once again look to their captain to provide the spark needed to ignite their campaign. Dalot is confident that the 1-1 draw was merely a temporary setback and that Ronaldos influence remains as strong as ever. "The confidence he instills in us, and we in him, has always been the same and always will be," the defender said. "As long as he represents the national team, I think he'll always have that ability and will always be ready to play."