AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWorld Cup Drama in Toronto: Portugal edged Croatia 2-1 in the Round of 32, with Cristiano Ronaldo equalising from the spot and Gonçalo Ramos scoring a stoppage-time winner. Croatia’s late equaliser was ruled out after VAR and FIFA’s connected-ball tech showed a tiny touch in the build-up, sparking bottle-throwing and fury from fans. VAR Backlash: Luka Modrić and coach Zlatko Dalić both hit out at refereeing and VAR, arguing the system was applied inconsistently and that the penalty call swung the match. Records & Next Match: Ronaldo became the oldest player to score in a World Cup knockout match at 41, while Portugal set up a Round of 16 clash with Spain after Spain beat Austria 3-0. Diogo Jota Tribute: The win also carried emotion for Portugal, marking the one-year anniversary of Diogo Jota’s death, with Ronaldo wearing Jota’s No. 21 shirt and leading a heartfelt on-field tribute. Off-Pitch Security Concern: A pitch invader reached the Portugal bench area before being stopped, adding another tense moment to an already chaotic night.
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