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Cristiano Ronaldo left a heartfelt message on Leo Messi's latest Instagram post following the tribute Argentina held for their captain this week. The Portuguese striker praised Messi's years defending his country and the legacy he leaves behind. Real Madrid legend Raúl González also reacted to the post.
Natilla·5 min read
Harry Kane equalled England's all-time appearance record on Monday by earning his 125th cap for the Three Lions. The striker, already his country's leading goalscorer, said he believes reaching 100 international goals is a realistic target. Team-mates Morgan Rogers and Jude Bellingham were full of praise for their captain after the match.
Natilla·5 min read
The Court of Arbitration for Sport holds a hearing on Thursday in Lausanne to examine Senegal's appeal against the victory awarded to Morocco in the Africa Cup final. Almost ten months after the controversial match in Rabat, the parties will present their arguments behind closed doors. A ruling is not expected on Thursday, but the court has promised a swift decision.
Matt
·5 min read
Uruguay closed its Asian tour with two wins and one defeat, a balance that has restored belief among the fans. With Diego Forlán as interim coach, Darwin Núñez found the net again and several new faces earned minutes with La Celeste. The project now points toward the Copa América and the 2030 World Cup.
Matt·5 min read
Lionel Messi ended his international career with a goal and an emotional ovation from 85,000 fans in Buenos Aires against Benin. Thousands of miles away, Cristiano Ronaldo published a nearly 2,000-word statement accusing Portugal manager Jorge Jesus of an absolute breach of trust. Two football icons are living vastly different endings with their national teams.
InfoBlaugrana·6 min read
Scotland fell to a flat defeat against Slovenia at Hampden Park, leaving Sébastien Pocognoli's side staring at a third-place finish in Nations League Group B1. Captain Andy Robertson questioned the team's attitude after the loss, while the back-three system again looked vulnerable. After four games under the new manager, there has been no bounce and little sign of a coherent plan.
Natilla·5 min read
Thomas Tuchel has used the recent international break to fine-tune his England project. Rather than starting from scratch, the German coach has adjusted the build-up structure, attacking shape and roles of several key players. The changes are most visible in central midfield, the left-sided overloads and the demands placed on Trent Alexander-Arnold.
varela·7 min read
Jude Bellingham returns to Real Madrid after an international break in which he recorded a goal and four assists for England. His standout display in the 7-0 win over Croatia raised expectations around the midfielder and reinforced José Mourinho's decision to deploy him close to the opposition box. Now the focus shifts to sustaining that level against Villarreal.
Natilla·5 min read
Indonesia claimed the first FIFA Asean Cup title by beating Thailand on penalties in front of 70,000 fans in Jakarta. The tournament, a personal project of Gianni Infantino, gives the FIFA president a timely boost in Asia ahead of the upcoming election. The local triumph offset doubts about a competition that overlaps with the region's long-standing Hyundai Asean Cup.
Matt·5 min read
Luka Modric reflected on Croatia's 2-1 defeat against Spain in the Nations League and discussed his future. The midfielder opened up about his retirement, a possible return to Real Madrid off the pitch and Cristiano Ronaldo's situation with Portugal. He made it clear that the Spanish club is still his home.
varela·5 min read