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Cristiano Ronaldo will face added competition for places at the 2026 World Cup, Portugal boss Roberto Martinez has revealed. Evergreen 40-year-old CR7 is heading to that tournament, with another birthday being passed along the way, but is not expected to play every minute of every game — despite being captain of his country. Martinez is…
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni admitted to holding a private meeting with Lionel Messi, where the duo reportedly discussed World Cup plans. The Albiceleste are busy piecing together plans for their World Cup title defense. All-time great Messi is expected to form part of that trophy bid amid talk that he might retire from international duty…
Macclesfield FC — the lowest-ranked team left in the FA Cup — recorded one of the greatest shocks in the competition’s history as they stunned holders Crystal Palace in a seismic 2-1 victory on Saturday. Goals either side of half-time from Paul Dawson and Isaac Buckley-Ricketts ensured the Silkmen, who were newly-reformed in 2020, reached…
Antoine Semenyo left a lasting impression on his new Manchester City teammates with his man of the match performance in the Sky Blues 10-1 win over Exeter City in the third round of the FA Cup. The former Bournemouth man grabbed a goal and an assist, prompting Rico Lewis to say the Ghanaian international made…
Bukayo Saka has agreed terms on a new five-year deal with Arsenal. Saka’s current contract runs until 2027, but the Gunners avoided any exit talk by striking quick. The homegrown winger has now agreed to extend his stay at the Emirates until the summer of 2031 with the Premier League leaders keen to reward the…
San Diego FC have confirmed that club-record signing Hirving ‘Chucky’ Lozano is no longer part of their sporting plans ahead of the 2026 season. Despite being under contract through 2028 and among the league’s highest earners, the Mexican forward is now expected to depart as the club reshapes its roster and priorities. ‘This wasn’t a…
Neymar has officially commenced his rehabilitation program following knee surgery, marking the first step in his bid to secure a place in Brazil’s World Cup squad. The 33-year-old was spotted at the Santos training ground on Thursday, looking in good spirits as he began the hard work required to return to the pitch ahead of…
Brazil will play friendlies against France and Croatia in the U.S. as it prepares for this year’s World Cup. The Brazilians will face France at Foxborough, Massachusetts, on March 26 and Croatia five days later at Orlando, Florida, the promoters announced Thursday. In addition, Croatia will face Colombia at Orlando on March 26 and Colombia…
Trinity Rodman is back on the U.S. women’s national team with the star forward headlining coach Emma Haye’s 26-player roster for the upcoming January camp. The camp, made up entirely of NWSL players, will feature the first matches of 2026 against Paraguay on Jan. 24 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif., and against…
Former Colorado Rapids coach and U.S. team midfielder Chris Armas has been named head coach of the Kansas City Current, the team announced Wednesday. Armas replaces coach Vlatko Andonovski, who was named to a new position as the club’s global sporting director following the 2025 season. Andonovski, the former U.S. women’s national team coach, had…
