Timothy Shaapera

@ImEfiaMenish1 Every team that qualified did on merit. They followed through a structured qualifying process and they emerged. The performance at the world cup is not, and is never an indicator to doubt how the team qualified. So many factors could be reasons for their world cup performance

I genuinely want to know how teams like Haiti, Paraguay, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and South Africa managed to qualify for the World Cup.

@FabrizioRomano That's football. They were prepared for the tournament but the result was something no one expected. It can happen to any team. Could be the players mentality or the coach making some bad decisions. I wish them well in the future.

🚨⛔️ OFFICIAL: Turkiye have been ELIMINATED from the 2026 World Cup. Verdict after 2 games at group stages, 0 goals scored and 2 defeats. ❌

@MotivacionesF I hope the issue is settled amicably internally as such can divide the teams & also affect their unity. It's not a good time for such an issue, most especially at the world cup. Social media can add fire to such issues. The team must be careful with what they say to media please

PORTUGAL SE ESTÁ ROMPIENDO EN REDES 🚨💔 Las declaraciones de Joao Neves y un simple comentario de Bruno Fernandes han desatado una auténtica tormenta entre algunos aficionados portugueses. Todo comenzó cuando Neves afirmó que Cristiano Ronaldo “es un jugador más dentro del grupo y está aquí para ayudar al equipo como todos los demás”. Poco después, Bruno Fernandes reaccionó con un ❤️ a una publicación del mediocampista, y las redes explotaron. Desde entonces, Bruno y Neves han recibido una avalancha de críticas. Incluso jugadores como Vitinha y Pedro Neto han sido señalados por algunos seguidores. 🗣️ Entre los comentarios más repetidos aparecen mensajes como: “Respeten a Cristiano”, “Pásenle más el balón” o “Jueguen para él como Argentina juega para Messi”. Lo más lamentable es que la situación ha ido más allá del fútbol: hasta la pareja de Joao Neves ha recibido mensajes pidiéndole que convenza a su novio de “respetar” a Cristiano. 🥺⚽️ Una vez más, el debate futbolístico termina convirtiéndose en ataques personales. Y eso nunca debería formar parte del juego.

A woman didn’t just officiated in the Men’s World Cup tournament yesterday, she did an absolute good job!! No complain, no bias. Just brilliant, Fair and professional performance!!

@a_derll I don't know why João Neves made such a statement in the first place. Such statements can be misinterpreted and it can affect the unity in the team. CR7 deserves his respect, for all he has done for Portugal team. This issue should be addressed internally before the next match.

🗣️João Neves🎙️: “We know what Cristiano has done for us, for our national team, and for the world of football But in this moment, he and we know that he is no different He is just another player here to help No different from the others”

@markklfc For Joao Neves , it's a lesson learnt. Watch your words when appearing before the media. Sometimes the intent of your words might be misinterpreted, and once done it can spread like wild fire. I wish this is resolved internally in the team so that it won't affect the team spirit

João Neves on saying Cristiano Ronaldo is “just another player” in the Portugal squad: 🗣️ “People completely misunderstood what I meant. When I said Cristiano Ronaldo is another player here to help, it wasn't disrespect. It was actually the biggest compliment I could give him.” “We all know what Cristiano Ronaldo has done for Portugal, for football, and for sporting history. Nobody in this dressing room is forgetting that. Nobody is ignoring that. His legacy is untouchable.” “But when we step onto the pitch, reputations don't score goals. Names don't win matches. Work does. Sacrifice does. Teamwork does.” “If Cristiano himself can train every day, fight for every ball, and put the team first after everything he has achieved, then nobody else in this squad has an excuse to think they are bigger than the team.” “Some people want Portugal to be Cristiano Ronaldo and ten spectators. That is not how winning football works. The greatest teams in history won because every player accepted responsibility.” “Cristiano doesn't ask for special treatment inside the dressing room. He doesn't walk around acting like he is above everyone else. He works. He competes. He demands standards.” “That is exactly why I said he is here to contribute like everyone else. Because even after everything he has achieved, he still behaves like a player fighting for the badge.” “The biggest mistake people make is thinking respect means treating someone differently. Real respect is matching their commitment and helping the team win alongside them.” “We admire Cristiano. We respect Cristiano. We are grateful for Cristiano. But Portugal cannot depend on memories. Portugal must depend on what every player is willing to do today.” “And if that sounds serious, it's because it is. World Cups are not won by legends alone. They are won by squads that understand nobody is bigger than the shirt.”

@PolymarketSport Thank you Penso. You proved once again that women can do it and even much better. Top officiating. Right decisions. No drama at all.

🚨JUST IN: An all woman referee trio is officiating Czechia vs South Africa They made history as the only all female referee team at FIFA World Cup 2026

@FabrizioRomano Mokoena

🇨🇿🇿🇦 South Africa get their first World Cup goal in 16 years against Czech Republic! 🌎 Who’s been your Man of the Match?

@eurofootcom Go ahead Bafana Bafana. You can do it.

🇨🇿 CZECHIA vs SOUTH AFRICA 🇿🇦 Starting XI's confirmed! ✅

@AfricaFirsts South Africa 2 Czechia 1. Confirmed

You aren't a true African if you support Czechia (Czech Republic) against South Africa 🇿🇦 today!

@AfricaFirsts Full support for South Africa - South Africa 2 Czechia 1.

We all are supporting Bafana Bafana of South Africa 🇿🇦 against Czechia today right?

@ESPNFC They are favourites to win the world cup. He is waiting for the 2nd round to show his skills and create chances.

For 90 minutes Bruno Fernandes didn't create a single chance. His first chance created came in the 92nd minute 😮

@TouchlineX Just asking is this the England Team that are tagged favourites?? I wish them well. That defence is an apology. Also is Pickford the first choice goalkeeper of England? Two attempts, two goals. Just asking . Wish them good luck

HT: England 2-2 Croatia. WHAT A GAME THIS HAS BEEN!

@rioferdy5 Truth.

1st half debrief! Defence needs work Moments class from Croatia Harry Kane doing what he does best!! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 2-2 🇭🇷 #fifaworldcup

@TouchlineX 10/10

🚨 RATE CRISTIANO RONALDO'S PERFORMANCE, SCALE 1 TO 10!

@eurofootcom He is the best man for the Portugal coach. Give him time. So far he is 10/10 in performance

Honest thoughts on Portugal manager Roberto Martinez?

@eurofootcom He is a good man

@MeePlusYou Their fans are more on X. I have no comment 🤣🤣🤣

Nah! This very Portugal team won't go far in this World Cup

@flowzki I chose to be quiet concerning Portugal. Their fans are all over on X , so they have watched the match too. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

this portugal team hasn’t created any clear cut chance with all the bernardo silva, bruno, vitinha, etc .. a shame.. this team can’t win the world cup with this style of play… goal ball congo well deserved!!

@pucilova @SSE_NGA 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@SusuShaaps @SSE_NGA Not issue of possible. It is a certainty. The xenophobic zulu's 2026 world cup campaign has come to an end

🇿🇦 FIFA extends South Africa’s Themba Zwane suspension to a three-game ban following review. A major setback for Bafana Bafana in their World Cup campaign.