England coach Thomas Tuchel on the sideline during Tuesday's World Cup draw with Ghana (FRANCK FIFE)England coach Thomas Tuchel admitted his team had lacked a cutting edge in a frustrating 0-0 draw with Ghana on Tuesday but insisted there were plenty of positive signs going forward in their quest to win the World Cup."It's a long tournament and I think the boys tried everything. They played with the right energy," said Tuchel after the stalemate at the Gillette Stadium near Boston."We always try to entertain our fans. It was difficult today but I hope the fans don't lose belief. There is a long way to go. I just feel I was right that we were in a very difficiult group."England had 79 percent of the possession but could not break down a determined Ghanaian defence in the Group L contest.They also lacked the cutting edge which made the difference in their opening 4-2 win against Croatia in Dallas, having 19 attempts on goal but managing only three on target.Manchester City's Nico O'Reilly hit the bar late on after coming off the bench, and Harry Kane blazed the rebound over to sum up a frustrating day for England."It fell to him and 99 times out of 100 he takes that chance. If he converts his chance maybe we are talking now about the patience and discipline and performance," added Tuchel."But now it is 0-0 and maybe the headlines are a little different. We had enough set-pieces to decide the match but we were not clinical enough."The German said that it was "just natural" to rely on Kane, who was unable to add to his two goals against Croatia and move ahead of Gary Lineker as his country's all-time top scorer at World Cups.Tuchel also admitted that the match could serve as a "reality check", even if the outcome is hardly too problematic for England -- they have four points from two games and a win against Panama at the MetLife Stadium on Saturday will clinch progress to the last 32 as group winners.- 'VAR went for a coffee' -"This is a difficult, difficult team to play against. None of us thought there was an easy match ahead of us, but there were a lot of things that were much better than against Croatia."It is just not the same result or excitement but it takes two to tango," he added in a nod to Ghana's defensive approach.England remain unbeaten against African opponents at World Cups but the Black Stars were clearly delighted with the point which keeps them on course to make the knockout phase for the first time since they got to the quarter-finals in 2010."Football is not only about possession. It is also about having the right attitude," Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz said as his team built on their opening 1-0 victory against Panama."We celebrated because we got a draw against a team who are one of the favourites to win the World Cup."His team also have four points before heading to Philadelphia next to take on Croatia."You have to pay a high price to get points. Probably because we are in the United States where everything is expensive," he joked.However, the former Real Madrid and Portugal boss also felt his team should have had a penalty for a late challenge on Prince Adu by Ezri Konsa.Nothing was given by the Honduran referee and he was not summoned to check the VAR monitor."The VAR went for a coffee which is natural but it is a clear penalty and a red card," insisted Queiroz.as/gj

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Lionel Messi has been mesmerizing. Kylian Mbapp has been, well, magnifique.Two of the biggest stars of the World Cup are setting records with history-making goals in a sizzling start that has even the most casual soccer fans in the U.S. taking notice.Messi has five goals in Argentina's first two matches, setting the record for career World Cup goals with 18. Mbapp has scored four times for France, moving into a tie for second with 16 goals.Leo always scores, Mbapp said. Hell always score. If I want to look at what Leos doing, Ill have to do even more.They are not alone in hitting the back of the net. Norway's Erling Haaland already has four in his country's first two games at the World Cup since 1998. And Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo broke out with two goals against Uzbekistan on Tuesday to raise his career World Cup total to 10.But Messi and Mbapp are the maestros making this World Cup their personal symphony. It's one they've been writing since the 2022 final in Qatar, when Messi scored twice and Mbapp three times before Argentina finally won on penalty kicks in a title game for the ages.There should be plenty of music still to come from both. Argentina and France have already clinched spots in the elimination rounds, and both are among the favorites to win the tournament.Messi is defying age in a young man's gameMessi has scored most of his World Cup goals at an age when most top scorers would be well past their prime.He has 12 World Cup goals since he turned 35, and he will turn 39 on Wednesday, three days before Argentina plays its final group-stage match against Jordan.Messi, the former Barcelona icon who now plays for Inter Miami of Major League Soccer, still possesses exquisite touch and passing in traffic, and energy and stamina that carry him through an entire match.His second goal against Austria came late. Messi passed to teammate Julin lvarez, whose shot was blocked. Messi chased the rebound and slid the shot through two defenders to seal a 2-0 victory.We knew that he is on a level of his own, and Lionel Messi showed us today that hes one of the best, and he is the best, Austria coach Ralf Rangnick said.Mbapp chasing Messi with every goalAt 27, Mbapp is in his physical prime with the speed and power to chase Messi's record, not just in this tournament but likely for years to come.He was just 19 when he led France to the 2018 World Cup title in Russia. With his goal against Croatia, he joined Pel as the only teenagers to score in a World Cup final.Mbapp scored four goals in the in the 2018 tournament and has been on a charge ever since. The Real Madrid forward's speed haunts defenders and his power shooting with with both feet can overwhelm a goalkeeper.He was the Golden Boot winner as the top scorer with eight goals in 2022. His 16 career World Cup goals match Miroslav Klose of Germany, one ahead of Brazil great Ronaldo.Mbapp scores at a much higher rate than Messi. His 16 goals have come in 16 matches since 2018. Messi has played in 28 matches across six tournaments dating to 2006.Ive always scored goals in the World Cup, so its not something Im thinking about or that Im worried about," Mbapp said.Haaland making his mark in World Cup debutNorway's 6-foot-5 striker could be the biggest threat to Messi and Mbapp as the World Cup's top goal scorer if Norway can stay in the tournament long enough.The 25-year-old Manchester City star has been one of the top strikers in Europe for several years and scored two goals in each of Norway's two victories.Norway will meet Mbapp and France on the pitch Friday. Both teams have already advanced to the next round, and the winner of the match wins the group.Were through (to the next round), which is incredible, Haaland said. So I couldnt care too much about that game now. They (France) are probably going to win against us, theyre probably going to win the whole tournament.Norway coach Stale Solbakken says Haaland is the player who can push the team deep into the tournament.He is is the best striker, Solbakken said. He's not playing for France or Argentina. He scores for Norway.Mbapp disagreed. Only he didn't point at himself.It's clear," Mbapp said. (Messi) is the best in the world.___AP Sports Writer Stephen Whyno contributed to this report.___AP World Cup: https://apnews.com/fifa-world-cup

The players selected in the first round of the NBA draft Tuesday night in New York:___1. Washington Wizards AJ Dybantsa, forward, 6-9, 217, BYUScouting report: First-team Associated Press all-American and national scoring leader (25.5) as a sturdy-framed freshman. Pressured defenses by creating his own shot and getting to the line, where he led the country in made free throws (229) and attempts (296). Synergy rated him as Excellent as the ballhandler in pick-and-rolls (87th percentile, 27% of possessions) and post-ups (94th, 10.9%). Averaged 6.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists. Shot 51%. Scored BYU freshman-record 43 points against Utah. Must improve his 3-point shot (33.1%).2. Utah Jazz Darryn Peterson, guard, 6-5, 199, KansasScouting report: Scoring playmaker thrives off the dribble, in halfcourt and in transition. Freshman averaged 20.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists. Shot 38.2% on 3-pointers, hitting six 3s in a win at Oklahoma State. Made 82.6% of free throws, logging six games with at least eight attempts. Biggest questions centered on availability. Dealt with a preseason full-body cramping issue requiring hospitalization, then missed 11 games for injury or illness. Frequently had limited minutes for uncertainty with his day-to-day status.3. Memphis Grizzlies Cameron Boozer, forward/center, 6-8, 253, DukeScouting report: Fifth freshman named AP mens national player of the year. Averaged 22.5 points and 10.2 rebounds. Shot 55.6%, routinely finishing through contact and physical play. Made 39.1% of 3s. Rated Excellent by Synergy against man defense (94th percentile), on post-ups (86th) and spot-up shots (95th). Strong passer (4.1 assists) out of double teams or in initiating offense. Son of former Duke and NBA player Carlos Boozer. Lacks explosive athleticism, relying more on strength and positioning than above-the-rim play. 4. Chicago Bulls5. Los Angeles Clippers (from Indiana)6. Brooklyn Nets7. Sacramento Kings8. Atlanta Hawks (from New Orleans)9. Dallas Mavericks10. Milwaukee Bucks11. Golden State Warriors12. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Los Angeles Clippers)13. Miami Heat ( traded to Milwaukee )14. Charlotte Hornets15. Chicago Bulls (from Portland)16. Memphis Grizzlies (from Phoenix via Orlando)17. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Philadelphia)18. Charlotte Hornets (from Orlando via Phoenix)19. Toronto Raptors20. San Antonio Spurs (from Atlanta)21. Detroit Pistons (from Minnesota)22. Philadelphia 76ers (from Houston via Oklahoma City)23. Atlanta Hawks (from Cleveland)24. New York Knicks25. Los Angeles Lakers26. Denver Nuggets27. Boston Celtics28. Minnesota Timberwolves (from Detroit, traded to Brooklyn )29. Cleveland Cavaliers (from San Antonio via Atlanta)30. Dallas Mavericks (from Oklahoma City via Washington and Philadelphia)___AP NBA: https://apnews.com/nba

Cristiano Ronaldo screamed "I'm back" down the camera after scoring twice in Portugal's emphatic 5-0 World Cup victory over Uzbekistan.The 41-year-old went into Tuesday's Group K clash under pressure after struggling to make an impact in Portugal's opening draw against DR Congo.But Ronaldo responded in the only way he knows how, delivering a ruthless first-half double as Roberto Martinez's side swept Uzbekistan aside and reignited belief that they can go deep into the tournament.The former Manchester United and Real Madrid forward had faced scrutiny over whether he should continue leading the line for Portugal at this stage of his career.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayYet those questions were answered emphatically as Ronaldo produced the type of predatory display that has defined his extraordinary career.After finding the net, the Al-Nassr star turned towards the camera and shouted "I'm back" in a moment that instantly summed up his mood.His tone was defiant and emotional, highlighting his monstrous mentality even at this late stage of his career.His brace helped Portugal race into a commanding lead and ensured there would be no repeat of the frustration that followed their disappointing 1-1 draw with DR Congo last week.Ronaldo's performance was also historic, with the veteran becoming the first player to score at six separate World Cups.His first goal at the tournament came all the way back in 2006, when he converted from the penalty spot against Iran as a 21-year-old winger.LATEST SPORTS NEWS:Fifa ban commentator from World Cup after furious meltdownRoy Keane sends message to Cristiano Ronaldo critics after Portugal star scores at sixth World CupThomas Tuchel reacts to national anthem change ahead of England and Ghana World Cup showdownSince then, he has scored at every edition: South Africa in 2010, Brazil in 2014, Russia in 2018, Qatar in 2022 and now again in 2026.It is a staggering achievement and one that underlines his remarkable longevity at the very highest level.Ronaldo now has 10 World Cup goals to his name and, on this evidence, he is not finished yet.The timing of his response also felt significant given Lionel Messi's explosive start to the tournament with Argentina.Messi has already scored five goals in two matches, fuelling talk that football's greatest modern rivalry could be heading for one final dramatic chapter on the biggest stage of all.Ronaldo was not prepared to let his old rival dominate the conversation for long, however.Portugal's 5-0 win moves them into a strong position in Group K and eases the pressure on Martinez after their opening setback.Rafael Leao and Nuno Mendes, as well as an own goal from Abduvohid Nematov, made it a night to remember.For Ronaldo, however, this was about more than three points.It was a reminder that even at 41, even after all the trophies, records and criticism, he still believes he belongs at the centre of the World Cup story.Portugal face Colombia in their final World Cup group-stage game on Sunday (12:30am). Win two tickets to a FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final. ExpressVPN are giving one lucky Friend or Member the chance to experience football's biggest tournament live, with flights and accommodation covered by GB News. Entries close 30 June. ENTER HERE.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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