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In an interview with Argentine newspaper Olé, Ronaldinho praised Lionel Messi as the best player in the world, expressed hope for his strong World Cup performance, and highlighted Barcelona's strength and emerging talents.
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Al Ittihad, managed by Sérgio Conceição, returned to winning ways with a 1-0 home victory against Al Hazem in the Saudi Pro League, overcoming a significant setback after being reduced to ten men.
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Arthur Cabral netted a remarkable goal for Botafogo early in their Brasileirão clash with Mirassol, showcasing his quality despite a modest scoring record this season.
Aurelio De Laurentiis Campeonato do Mundo: Os efeitos telúricos da eliminação da Itália do Mundial 2026 diante da Bósnia prometem fazer-se sentir durante…
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Benfica winger Dodi Lukebakio has scored three goals in two matches for Belgium, boosting his World Cup prospects while sparking discussion over his role compared to Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard.
A qualificação para o Mundial 2026 terminou após 936 dias e 899 jogos, com as últimas seis vagas definidas nos play-offs. Conheça as 48 seleções que vão disputar o torneio.
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Tomás Araújo expressed satisfaction with both his and Portugal's collective performance in the 2-0 friendly victory against the USA, highlighting improvements in the second half and awaiting the coach's decision regarding the World Cup squad.
Gennaro Gattuso expressed deep disappointment and apologized following Italy's penalty shootout loss to Bosnia, which ended their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
With just over two months remaining until the 2026 World Cup, 42 of the 48 participating teams have secured their places following recent playoff matches.
Nampalys Mendy has strongly criticized the Confederation of African Football's decision to revoke Senegal's Africa Cup of Nations title, describing the move as scandalous and harmful to African football's reputation.
But Grateful The French: An admirer who invaded the pitch after the match between France and Colombia (3-1) on Sunday in Landover was subdued by security…
Claudio Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association, faces formal tax evasion charges amid broader disputes between the federation and the Argentine government.
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has cautioned Memphis Depay about his physical condition as the forward recovers from a thigh injury, stressing the urgency of regaining full fitness to compete for a spot in the 2026 World Cup squad.
DR Congo World Cup: The Democratic Republic of Congo is on the verge of ending a long 52-year wait to return to a World Cup. A victory over Jamaica in the…
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Lyon forward Malick Fofana has undergone a second surgery on his right ankle, ruling him out of the upcoming match against Angers and raising concerns for Paulo Fonseca’s squad.
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Miguel Reisinho opens up about his challenging final season at Boavista, the club's relegation, and his move to Mamelodi Sundowns in South Africa.
Just days before the Portugal vs. United States reunion, we look back at the American players who have competed in Portuguese football, reflecting on their mixed impact and legacy.
CAN The Patrice Motsepe: The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, stated this Sunday that the organization will…
Al Rayyan advanced to the QSL Cup final after a record-breaking penalty shootout victory over Umm Salal, concluding 17-16 following a 3-3 draw.
The Ekstraklasa, Poland's premier football league, will adopt semi-automatic offside technology starting next season, enhancing VAR decisions with Hawk-Eye integration.
Mexico's coach Javier Aguirre described the 0-0 draw against Portugal as a fair outcome, highlighting the team's strong performance against a top contender ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
A fan tragically lost his life at Estadio Azteca before the Mexico-Portugal match after attempting to jump between stands while intoxicated.
Zeno Debast, Sporting's central defender, marked his debut for the Belgium national team with a spectacular long-range goal in a friendly against the United States.
In a recent international friendly in Antalya, FC Porto's left-back Zaidu remained on the bench as Nigeria secured a 2-1 victory over Iran, with former Porto striker Mehdi Taremi scoring for the Iranian side.
Bruno Fernandes is among seven players nominated for the Premier League Player of the Month award for March, following a strong run of goals and assists.
World Cup Gennaro Gattuso:
Real Rodri Manchester City: Rodri, midfielder for Manchester City and winner of the Ballon d'Or in 2024, admitted that a transfer to Real Madrid is a…
Mohamed Salah has confirmed he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, with Saudi club Al Ittihad reportedly resuming talks to sign the Egyptian forward.
Del Piero Northern Ireland: Michael O'Neill, the Northern Ireland manager, has thrown down the gauntlet to Italy ahead of the playoff match between…
River Plate Calls Former Uruguayan: Former Uruguayan forward Sebastián Abreu, known as 'Loco', advocated for the signing of Otamendi by River…
Darwin Núñez, currently with the Uruguayan national team, fondly recalls his standout seasons at Almería and Benfica, highlighting their importance in his career progression before joining Al Hilal.
World Cup Real Madrid: Living a good phase at Real Madrid, Vinícius Júnior stated that he is ready to take on a greater responsibility in the Brazilian…
The Guardian Although the: The UEFA has rejected the proposal from English clubs to increase the number of registered players in the Champions League to…
Sell Cancelo Barcelona The: The future of João Cancelo at Barcelona remains uncertain, but in Saudi Arabia, Al Hilal has already set the price for the…
Benfica Real Madrid: The future of Enzo Fernández at Chelsea remains shrouded in uncertainty, with the former Benfica player's continuation in London…
Bayern Munich has officially signed young Portuguese midfielder David Santos Daiber to his first professional contract, securing his future at the club until 2030.
Memphis Depay was seen using his phone on the substitutes’ bench during Corinthians’ 1-1 draw with Flamengo, leading to a reprimand from the coaching staff. The forward later explained the situation, stating he was communicating with medical staff in the Netherlands.
Memphis Depay was reprimanded for using his phone on the bench during Corinthians' 1-1 draw with Flamengo but has clarified the situation.
Leonardo Jardim lamented Flamengo's draw against Corinthians, highlighting the team's effort despite playing with 10 men and explaining the absence of former Sporting player Gonzalo Plata due to integration challenges. He also criticized inconsistent refereeing standards.
Union Mulazzano coach Matteo Ciceri, already suspended, disguised himself as a priest to coach from the sidelines, leading to an aggravated punishment including a four-month ban.
Official Market Artur Jorge: Artur Jorge was officially announced this Sunday as the new coach of Cruzeiro, succeeding Tite in leading the Minas Gerais…
Tromsø IL has launched a groundbreaking away kit for the 2026 season that changes color with light, drawing inspiration from the aurora borealis.
Palmeiras coach Abel Ferreira was sent off during the classic against São Paulo, with referee Anderson Daronco revealing the words that led to the dismissal.
Palmeiras coach Abel Ferreira was sent off in the second half of the derby against São Paulo after protesting a refereeing decision, with Palmeiras winning 1-0.
Milan Addressing the: In a high-tension match, Allegri, the coach of Milan, did not hide his frustration when the referee awarded a penalty to Torino….
Strahinja Pavlovic, Milan's center-back, stunned fans with a remarkable long-range strike during the Serie A match against Torino, marking his fourth goal of the 2025/26 season.
Chiquinho Conde has signed a new contract to continue leading the Mambas until July 31, 2027, the Mozambican federation announced this Saturday.
During a visit to Brazil, former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal shared his perspective on dealing with public pressure and offered advice to Santos forward Neymar on managing criticism.
Negotiations between Botafogo and Corinthians over the transfer of forward Arthur Cabral have failed to reach an agreement following recent discussions.