Big Stars Not Enough | Dublin News

Belgium and Portugal’s recent matches delivered shocking twists: Portugal’s Ronaldo played the full game but went scoreless as Spain advanced, while Belgium stunned the US by benching stars like De Bruyne and Lukaku — and still won decisively. Belgium dominated early, scoring before the US even registered a shot, then sealed it with a third goal off a goalkeeper error. It’s a brutal reminder that superstar reliance isn’t enough. The US, despite flashes of promise, crashed out after a costly lapse. Ahead: Argentina vs Egypt, Switzerland vs Colombia — and in hurling and rugby, new managers take charge and players return home to roaring crowds. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/aed23168e450edfa