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Ronaldo confirms 2026 World Cup will be his last Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed the 2026 World Cup will be his last. The 40-year-old, who has scored 953 goals for club and country, also said he would retire from football in "one or two years". Next year's World Cup, taking place in Canada, Mexico and the United States, would be Ronaldo's sixth. In an interview with CNN, when asked whether 2026 would be his last World Cup Ronaldo said: "Definitely, yes. I will be 41 years old and I think [this] will be the moment in the big competition." Ronaldo, who plays his club football in Saudi Arabia with Al-Nassr, is the all-time leading men's international goalscorer with 143 - while he continues to pursue a milestone 1,000 career goals. The former Manchester ...

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11Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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news on sport:Neto withdraws from international duty

Chelsea winger Pedro Neto has been released from international duty ahead of Portugal’s World Cup qualifiers against Ireland and Armenia. The winger had been called up as part of Portugal manager Roberto Martinez’s 26-man squad for the final two games of their qualifying campaign, but Neto has now withdrawn and will now remain with the Blues during the international window. The 25-year-old had previously started all four of Portugal’s matches during the current World Cup qualifying campaign, taking his total number of caps for his country to 21.

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11Nov By Silver Emmanuel4 Comments

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Mancini to coach struggling Qatar champions Former Italy and Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is returning to club management after agreeing to become the new head coach of Qatari champions Al Sadd, just over a year after his turbulent exit from the Saudi Arabia national team. According to reliable Fabrizio Romano, Mancini has accepted an offer that runs until the end of the 2025–26 season. The 60-year-old is expected to arrive in Doha this week to finalise the deal. The news follows a weekend of mixed signals about Mancini’s next move. On Sunday, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported that the Italian had turned down Al Sadd’s first approach while waiting for a European project. However, Al Sadd returned with an improved proposal, reviving negotiations. Ro...

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6Nov By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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news on sport: Kante back in France squad

World Cup winner N'Golo Kante has been recalled by France for their World Cup qualifiers against Ukraine and Azerbaijan. Kanté made his 64th and last appearance for France in November last year in a goalless draw with Israel. The ever-energetic midfielder is on the books of Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad."He is at his best level," France coach Didier Deschamps said on Thursday after unveiling his 24-player list. "When I call him, it's not to make him feel he is part of the group, it's to give him an important role." Group D leaders France can secure qualification for next year's World Cup with a win against second-placed Ukraine on Nov. 13 at Parc des Princes. Deschamps' side will then fly to Baku for the game against Azerbaijan three days later.Up front Deschamps is mis...

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26Oct By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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soccer news: Ajax end winless streak with win over Twente

Ajax manager John Heitinga picked up a much-needed win away against FC Twente on Sunday. Ajax were able to turn a poor first half around in the early stages of the second half, scoring three goals in the first ten minutes on their way to a 3-2 win in the Grolsch Veste stadium. Heitinga has been under significant pressure due to Ajax’s form this season. His side were winless in their last four, losing three of those games. The 41-year-old reacted to an article by ESPN in his pre-match interview with the company, stating that the article, which reported on some chaotic moments in Ajax’s season, was factually incorrect and that he was only speaking to the company due to “contractual obligations. ”Both managers made no changes to their last starting 11. John Heitinga went with th...

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25Oct By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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football live: Messi gets Golden Boot

Lionel Messi After raising the MLS Golden Boot trophy, Lionel Messi guided Inter Miami CF to a resounding 3-1 victory over Nashville SC, scoring two goals in the Major League Soccer playoffs opener on Friday night. Before the match, MLS commissioner Don Garber presented the Argentina star with the award for the 2025 season top scorer, declaring the forward had reset the trajectory for the league. Messi clinched the Golden Boot by scoring 29 goals in 28 games, earning the award for the first time since joining Inter Miami in 2023. "I'm here tonight not just to attend the game but to present Leo with the Golden Boot," Garber said. "I don't think we ever could have imagined that Leo would have been able to deliver for this club, for this city and for this league the way he had." ...

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23Oct By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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football live: Messi signs new contract with Inter Miami

Lionel Messi has signed a new three-year contract with Inter Miami, keeping him in Major League Soccer into his 40s. The 38-year-old’s commitment means Miami will have their superstar player when they move into a new stadium next season. In a social media post Messi was shown signing the deal while sitting on the construction site of the new venue, alongside the caption: “He’s home.” Messi, who earns around $20m per year from Inter Miami, remains vital to the team’s success as they embark on the MLS play-offs with an opening game against Nashville on Friday. He won the league’s MVP award and the Golden Boot last season after scoring 29 goals, and is expected to win the MVP award once again. “To enjoy him, watching him enjoy doing the things he is doing, he’s very, very com...

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20Oct By Silver Emmanuel5 Comments

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football news: Rangers appoints Rohl as manager

Rangers have ended their protracted search for a new head coach by appointing former Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Rohl. Rangers sacked Russell Martin after 17 games on 5 October and held unproductive talks with former manager Steven Gerrard, Rohl and ex-Ibrox defender Kevin Muscat. The breakdown of talks with Muscat, who is close to sealing China's Super League title with Shanghai Port, brought Rohl's name back into the frame and he has been appointed on an initial two-and-a-half-year deal. "It is a huge privilege at an incredible club, recognised around the world," said the 36-year-old German."I know it has been a difficult start to the season, but there is still so much to play for. "The expectations here are clear. The fans want to see results now - my mentality and...

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16Oct By Silver Emmanuel7 Comments

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soccer news: Indonesia part ways with Kluivert

Head coach Patrick Kluivert (R) of Indonesia looks on prior to the FIFA World Cup Asian Third Qualifier Group C match between Japan and Indonesia at Panasonic Stadium Suita on June 10, 2025 in Suita, Osaka, Japan. Patrick Kluivert’s stint as Indonesia coach is over after only nine months as both parties “mutually” agreed to part ways following a failed bid to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026. Indonesia’s hopes of qualifying for the tournament in North America next year ended with defeats by Iraq and Saudi Arabia in the past week in the fourth round of Asian Football Confederation (AFC) qualifier. The former Netherlands and Barcelona forward was only appointed in January, on a two-year contract partway through Indonesia’s qualifying campaign, and was in charge for eight matches. ...

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15Oct By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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World Cup News: Portugal’s Ronaldo breaks record

Cristiano Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice and set a new goalscoring record but his Portugal side could only draw with Hungary to miss a chance to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Ronaldo, 40, has now scored 41 goals in World Cup qualifying to move clear of the previous record holder, former Guatemala striker Carlos Ruiz who got 39 qualifying goals in his career. With England beating Latvia 5-0 to qualify from Group K, Portugal were minutes away from also securing their spot in next summer's tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States. However, in the 91st-minute Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai grabbed an equaliser to deny Portugal the win they needed, although they still hold a five-point lead at the top of Group F with two matches to go. Portugal's next...

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15Oct By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Nigeria: Osimhen nets hat-trick,South Africa reach World Cup

Victor Osimhen South Africa became the latest African nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Rwanda 3-0 to top its qualifying group, with Nigeria forced to settle for second spot – and the playoffs – despite a Victor Osimhen hat-trick against Benin. South Africa were docked three points by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for fielding an ineligible player in earlier games in the qualifying stages, but recovered to claim top spot from Benin, who were beaten 4-0 in Nigeria to eventually finish third as the group was settled on Tuesday. The Super Eagles, who trailed Benin by three points going into the match and needed to overturn a deficit of two on goal difference, had a two-goal lead at the break at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Nigeria t...

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15Oct By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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World Cup news: England secure qualification

England England confirmed their qualification for next summer's World Cup by overwhelming Latvia in Riga. Thomas Tuchel's side needed victory to assure their place in the showpiece, the outcome never in doubt as England outclassed a Latvian side ranked 137th in the world. Amid the celebrations, it was at times an uncomfortable night for Tuchel, who felt anger and frustration from England's travelling fans as they chanted sarcastically, and loudly, in response to the head coach's criticism of "silent" supporters after the friendly against Wales at Wembley. The bigger picture, however, reveals that England qualified with two games to spare after a flawless first campaign for Tuchel, who succeeded Sir Gareth Southgate in January. Anthony Gordon put England ahead after 26 minut...

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14Oct By Silver Emmanuel4 Comments

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soccer teams: Cape Verde secure World Cup spot

Pedro Brito Cape Verde beat Eswatini 3-0 on Monday to secure a spot at the 2026 World Cup, booking their place in football's global showpiece for the very first time. The team from an archipelago off the coast of Senegal with about 550,000 inhabitants becomes the second-least populous nation to reach the World Cup, after Iceland, with just over 350,000, at Russia 2018. Cape Verde won Group D with 23 points, four more than Cameroon, who hold the African record for World Cup appearances with eight. Cameroon were held 0-0 by Angola in Yaounde. "Giving this happiness to these people is enormous – it's a victory for all the Cape Verdean people and, above all, a victory for those who fought for our independence," coach Pedro Brito told reporters. "It's a special moment in this...

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13Oct By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Football news: Ghana seal 2026 World Cup ticket

Addo manager / head coach of Ghana Ghana secured a 1-0 victory over Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday, October 12, 2025, confirming their spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mohammed Kudus scored the decisive goal in the 47th minute, sending the Ghanaian fans into euphoria. The win marks Ghana's fifth appearance at the FIFA World Cup, with the team finishing top of Group I on 25 points from 10 matches. Comoros, who had previously beaten Ghana 1-0 in their first encounter, put up a strong fight but ultimately fell short. Head Coach Addo named a starting-line up that saw the return of Alidu Seidu as a right winger. Also in the line up was France based defender Ebenezer Annan who played as a left winger. He opted for a three-back with Jonas Adjetey, Alexander Dji...

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12Oct By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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World Cup qualifier: Esposito prepares for Italy opportunity

Francesco Pio Esposito Francesco Pio Esposito could be in line to earn his first start for Italy against Israel in Tuesday evening’s World Cup qualifier, as Moise Kean was unable to train on Sunday and is unlikely to start in Udine according to the latest updates. The Azzurri picked up a 3-1 win away against Estonia in World Cup qualifying on Saturday evening thanks to goals from Kean, Mateo Retegui and Esposito in Tallinn. Kean, who opened the scoring after just four minutes, was forced off shortly after finding the net, however, and was replaced by Esposito, who came on for just his second cap with the senior Italy side. Italy According to updates on Sunday afternoon, Kean was unable to train with the rest of the Italy squad in Udine following the Estonia victory. He...

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12Oct By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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World Cup news: Italy boost qualification hopes with win in Estonia

Moise Kean Italy’s hopes of at least making the World Cup qualifying playoffs were given a boost with a 3-1 win away to Estonia on Saturday thanks to goals from Moise Kean, Mateo Retegui and Francesco Pio Esposito. Italy failed to qualify for the last two World Cups, twice missing out in the playoffs, and the dreaded backdoor route now looks their most likely chance after Norway’s 5-0 hammering of Israel in Group I earlier on Saturday. The Norwegians are top on 18 points from six games. Italy have 12 points with a game in hand on their rivals and are three points clear of Israel. Estonia remain fourth on three points. The group winners qualify directly for the World Cup with the runners-up going into the playoffs. Italy raced into a fourth minute lead when Federico Dimarco p...

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11Oct By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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football news: England’s Quansah withdraws due to knee injury

Jarell Quansah Jarell Quansah has withdrawn from England's World Cup qualifier against Latvia with a knee injury. The defender, 22, was unable to play any part in the Three Lions' friendly win against Wales at Wembley on Thursday. Quansah is yet to make his senior debut, despite being called into five different England camps by Gareth Southgate, Lee Carsley and Thomas Tuchel. A statement from the Three Lions read: "Jarell Quansah will miss England's forthcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Latvia through injury. "The Bayer Leverkusen defender returned to his club as a precaution following Thursday's 3-0 victory over Wales. No further squad additions are planned at this moment in time. "Tuchel said on Wednesday night said: "He [Quansah] pulled out [of training] to...

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11Oct By Silver Emmanuel8 Comments

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world cup: Nigeria beat Lesotho to keep qualification dreams alive

Nigeria Nigeria took a huge step closer to qualifying for the 2026 World Cup after goals from William Troost-Ekong and Akor Adams secured victory over Lesotho. The Super Eagles are fighting an uphill battle as they look to come from behind and secure a place at the 2026 World Cup. They came into the affair three points shy of Benin and South Africa, who sat second and third in the group. A goalless draw for Bafana Bafana, though, meant the Super Eagles took a huge step closer to securing a spot at the summer tournament with one qualifier left to play. Benin’s win, though, has them as favourites for an automatic berth as they visit Nigeria on the final matchday. This was expected to be a routine outing for the Super Eagles, but, in reality, it was anything but. Nigeria were tho...

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11Oct By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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football club premier league: Bukayo Saka contract extension

Bukayo saka Isaan Khan reports for the Daily Mail that Bukayo Saka’s contract extension is currently the most pressing priority for sporting director Andrea Berta, with the situation nearing a conclusion after a complex process. Talks have been taking place since the start of the year, with a new contract set to make Saka the club’s top earner. Arsenal are keen to get the deal sorted as soon as possible, and they have absolute confidence that he will sign new terms. It’s just a matter of when that happens. In his recent piece on David Raya’s new deal, Sami Mokbel reported for the BBC that Arsenal are indeed hopeful that Saka will renew his contract, with discussions now at an advanced stage. So all the noises coming out of the club at the moment are that things are going wel...

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10Oct By Silver Emmanuel6 Comments

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World Cup news: Netherlands defeat Malta 4‑0 in qualifier

Cody Gakpo Malta’s hopes in the 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers took another blow last night as the Netherlands secured a convincing 4-0 victory at the National Stadium in Ta’ Qali. The Netherland’s goals were scored by Cody Gakpo, who scored twice from the penalty spot, Tijjani Reijnders and Memphis Depay. Gakpo opened the scoring in the 12th minute after the Dutch were awarded an early penalty. He doubled the lead shortly after the break with another spot kick. Reijnders extended the advantage with a well-placed shot in the 57th minute and Depay sealed the result in stoppage time with a close-range header. Malta had a chance to take an early lead when Joseph Mbong intercepted a loose back-pass from Virgil van Dijk just minutes into the match, but his shot went wid...

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