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Cristiano Ronaldo has enjoyed one of the most remarkable careers in football history, winning major trophies, breaking records and delivering unforgettable performances across Europe's biggest clubs. Following his announcement of retirement from international football after 23 years with Portugal, the 41-year-old forward is now focused on his career at Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr and his ambition of reaching 1,000 career goals. According to the report, Ronaldo has scored 985 career […]

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to his 23-year career with the national team. The 41-year-old forward confirmed his decision on Thursday through an emotional farewell message shared on his social media accounts, accompanied by a five-minute video addressed to Portuguese fans. Ronaldo made his international debut in August 2003 and leaves the national team as its all-time leading appearance maker and […]

Spanish football club Real Madrid have appointed tennis legend Rafael Nadal to their board of directors. The club announced the appointment in a statement on Wednesday, describing the 40-year-old as one of the greatest legends in sporting history. Nadal, who is an honorary member of Real Madrid, will now become part of the club’s board as it prepares for its UEFA Champions League clash with AEK. His appointment comes months […]

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr has received his first call-up to Portugal’s Under-17 national team ahead of the UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualifying matches. The 16-year-old forward, popularly known as Cristianinho, was named in head coach Filipe Ramos’ 23-man squad for the qualifiers scheduled to take place this month. Ronaldo Jr, who plays for the youth academy of Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, previously represented Portugal at Under-15 and Under-16 levels. He […]

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reversed its earlier decision to organise the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) every four years, confirming that the competition will continue to hold every two years. The decision was unanimously approved by the CAF Executive Committee and announced by its president, Patrice Motsepe, following the organisation’s Strategy Conference in Cabo Verde, held from October 7 to 9, 2026. CAF had earlier proposed moving […]

Nigerian footballers Bamidele Yusuf, Wilfred Ndidi, Cyriel Dessers and Toluwalase Arokodare were among the goalscorers in an eventful night of European football, featuring the UEFA Europa League and Conference League. Yusuf opened the scoring in the 20th minute as Ferencvaros defeated Portuguese side Torreense 4-1, securing their third consecutive victory in the Europa League. Super Eagles captain Ndidi scored for Besiktas in their 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace. Ndidi struck […]

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has said anger and frustration following the club’s 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League prompted his recent criticism of the club’s leadership and transfer strategy. The Argentina international had questioned United’s investment in the squad during the summer transfer window and expressed disappointment with technical director Jason Wilcox over recruitment and efforts to strengthen the team. In a social media post, […]

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martínez has criticised the club’s hierarchy for failing to strengthen the squad sufficiently during the summer transfer window following their 2-0 defeat to Atlético Madrid in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. The Argentina international defended manager Michael Carrick, insisting that responsibility for the club’s poor results should not rest solely on the coach and players. He called on the club’s director of football, Jason Wilcox, […]

Portugal coach Jorge Jesus has said the controversy surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo’s unused warm-up against Norway escalated because of the forward’s status as a national icon. Ronaldo was sent to warm up for a lengthy period during Portugal’s 2-1 win over Norway but was not introduced, leading to reports of tension between the player and the coach. Jesus described the incident as a misunderstanding, noting that similar situations involving other players […]