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'Messi, Messi' chants rain down on Ronaldo as Portugal held by DR Congo

Messi Messi chants rain down on Ronaldo as Portugal held by DR Congo

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The headline split India Today frames it as "'Messi, Messi' chants rain down on Ronaldo as Portugal held by DR Congo". The Times of India frames it as "10-match goal drought! Ronaldo endures horror show vs Congo with no shots on target".
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India TodayNews report · Jun 17, 11:26 PM

'Messi, Messi' chants rain down on Ronaldo as Portugal held by DR Congo

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Messi Messi chants rain down on Ronaldo as Portugal held by DR Congo

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Japan TimesNews report · Jun 18, 3:11 AM

Ronaldo fails to shine as Portugal held to surprise draw with Congo at World Cup

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez acknowledged his side felt the pressure ‌of trying ‌to win the tournament.

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The Times of IndiaNews report · Jun 18, 2:16 AM

10-match goal drought! Ronaldo endures horror show vs Congo with no shots on target

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Cristiano Ronaldo's influence is under scrutiny following Portugal's 1-1 World Cup draw against DR Congo. The veteran forward registered minimal touches and no shots on target, extending hi...

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Jun 17, 11:26 PM: India Today joined the source map.

Jun 18, 2:16 AM: The Times of India joined the source map.

Jun 18, 3:11 AM: Japan Times joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 3 sources · 1 bucket.