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Cristiano Ronaldo's Mother Dolores Reflects on Raising a Generational
Dolores Aveiro, mother of Cristiano Ronaldo, shares emotional reflections on motherhood, difficult decisions, and her family's journey from humble beginnings.
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France coach Didier Deschamps' mother dies, he returns to France
Didier Deschamps' mother has passed away. The France coach will travel back to France to be with his family and will miss the match against Norway.
Matches
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha's mother emotional at World Cup
Ana Candida Evora watched her son Vozinha play for Cape Verde at the World Cup for the first time, as the team held Uruguay to a 2-2 draw. The goalkeeper's Instagram following surged from 50,000 to over 15 million during the tournament.
Opinion
Sharing the First World Cup with Your Child: A Parent's Perspective
A parent reflects on the unique joy of experiencing the World Cup with their child, contrasting childhood memories with new traditions formed through highlights and sticker swaps.
History
Sibling Rivals at the World Cup: Brothers Playing for Different
Four sets of brothers are playing for different countries at the World Cup, including Desire and Guela Doue who could face each other. The Williams, Souttar, and Luckassen-Brobbey siblings also represent opposing nations. Three other brother pairs play for the same team.
News
FOMO expands family's World Cup trip to 13 members
A family from Wirral turned a small World Cup trip to the US into a 13-person holiday after relatives feared missing out. They saved for three years, visiting Miami, Las Vegas, and LA to watch games in bars and fan parks.
Players
New Zealand's Stamenic aims to do late father proud
Marko Stamenic, 24, will play for New Zealand at the World Cup 16 years after watching the team's last appearance with his late father. The Swansea City midfielder says he feels his father's presence and hopes to make him proud.
Nations & Continental
Parents to Watch Sons Play for Rival Nations at World Cup
Jack and Heather Souttar will travel to the USA to support their sons, who play for Scotland and Australia in the Women's World Cup.
Players
Souttar brothers carry grief of lost hero into World Cup
Harry and John Souttar, who play for Scotland and Australia respectively, are preparing for the 2022 World Cup while mourning their father. His influence remains a driving force for both brothers.