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Even at 40 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo remains the heartbeat of Portuguese soccer. From the glittering lights of Riyadh with Al-Nassr to the roaring crowds of Lisbon, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner continues to defy time, statistics, and expectations. Now, as Portugal prepares for two crucial 2026 World Cup Qualifiers against Ireland and Hungary, the captain has once again made headlines — not for another record, but …

Lionel Messi’s preparation for the 2026 World Cup continues in the United States, as Argentina gets set to play friendlies against Venezuela and Puerto Rico during the October international break. Viewing these matches as key tune-ups for the upcoming tournament, head coach Lionel Scaloni made his message clear to Messi and the rest of the squad ahead of the games. …

For a brief moment this summer, European soccer stood on the verge of a sensation. Neymar had a path cleared for a return to Europe. Talks were advancing, the project looked real, and the move would have reshaped the balance of power on the continent. But before the Brazilian could step onto the grand stage again, Kevin De Bruyne appeared — and changed …

The anticipation surrounding Lionel Messi’s participation in Argentina’s upcoming friendlies has reached fever pitch. The World Cup-winning captain, now 38, has joined Lionel Scaloni’s squad after a relentless run of games with Inter Miami, playing seven times in just 21 days. But as Argentina prepares to face Venezuela in Miami and Puerto Rico in Chicago, the manager has delivered a calm yet telling message about his star player’s …

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After wrapping up their participation in the World Cup qualifiers in September—finishing first in the South American standings—Lionel Messi‘s Argentina now face only friendly matches in 2025. The first two of these will be held in the United States during the September international break, against Venezuela and Puerto Rico. The first of those matchups, against Venezuela, was always scheduled to …

Soccer Football – LaLiga – Real Madrid v Villarreal – Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain – October 4, 2025 Real Madrid's Arda Guler reacts after a missed change REUTERS/Juan Medina Arsenal and Newcastle are interested in Real Madrid midfielder Arda Guler. Guler has emerged as a key man for Real Madrid under new boss Xabi Alonso, scoring three goals and adding …

Throughout his legendary soccer career, Pelé emerged as one of the inaugural young stars to achieve global stardom, setting a historic benchmark. Several years later, Lamine Yamal came close to breaking his records, reaching soccer’s pinnacle at a similarly young age. Now, a prodigious talent from the 2025 U-20 World Cup has eclipsed both icons, astonishing the world as he …

Cristiano Ronaldo began his journey with the Portugal national team two decades ago, and since then, he has established himself as the country’s greatest footballing legend, leading his nation to its first major trophies. With the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on the horizon, Portugal has awarded Ronaldo a “Special Recognition” for his extraordinary career and contributions. As players report for …

Lionel Messi was expected to make his appearance in Chicago to face Puerto Rico at Soldier Field next Monday, October 13, during Argentina’s US tour for the October international break. However, plans have changed, as the venue has now been moved out of the state of Illinois. Following Inter Miami’s MLS match against the New England Revolution, Messi didn’t need …

With the FIFA World Cup 2026 on the horizon, the qualifying campaigns across every confederation are approaching their decisive stages. Nearly 20 national teams could lock in their ticket to next summer’s tournament with strong results in the October international break — including France and Portugal. UEFA’s qualifiers are the shortest of any confederation. In just 6 or 8 matches, …

With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, several national teams are heading to the October international window, either to secure their place in the tournament or to prepare with friendlies and finalize their squads. The United States will host multiple matches over the next two weeks. Supporters will have the chance to watch these upcoming games live from the …

Since Pep Guardiola joined Manchester City, the team has soared to become one of the best in the world. It has clinched six Premier League titles and added a UEFA Champions League trophy to its accolades. One of its key players, who was instrumental in these successes, recently revealed that he went through a difficult phase with injuries. At just …

England are just one step away from securing a place at the FIFA World Cup 2026, and for that reason, they’re already mapping out their preparation ahead of the tournament, which will be hosted next year by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Among the rumored plans is a friendly against one of South America’s top teams. According to The …

Jordi Alba has announced his retirement, surprising fans just months after signing a contract extension with Inter Miami in May. To cover his imminent departure ahead of next season, Lionel Messi could soon welcome a new teammate, as Alba’s exit may pave the way for a former Real Madrid player to join the club. In an Instagram video posted Tuesday, …