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/ 7 days agoCristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr held to a draw as Gabriel Martinelli’s hat-trick sends Al Hilal top of the SPL
Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr were held to a draw at Al Khaleej, letting Gabriel Martinelli's hat-trick send Al Hilal top of the Saudi Pro League.
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/ 7 days agoWhy is Arda Guler not starting for Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano in 2026-27 LaLiga season?
Jose Mourinho left Arda Guler out of Real Madrid's starting lineup against Rayo Vallecano, opting for Yan Diomande in his first start for the club.
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/ 7 days agoLionel Messi starts today: Confirmed lineups for Inter Miami vs Nashville SC in 2026 MLS season
Lionel Messi is set to start as Inter Miami host Nashville SC in a crucial Eastern Conference clash.
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/ 8 days agoCristiano Ronaldo falls further behind in the SPL scoring chart as Ivan Toney leads Al Ahli with a brace
Ivan Toney's brace in Al Ahli's win over Al Hazem stretched his Saudi Pro League scoring lead to 10 goals, leaving Cristiano Ronaldo and the rest of the chasing pack well behind early in the Golden Boot race.
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/ 8 days agoLionel Messi could complete a historic MLS MVP three-peat, according to NYRB legend Bradley Wright-Phillips
Bradley Wright-Phillips believes Lionel Messi is set to sweep the Golden Boot and MVP awards again, potentially completing a historic three-peat in the process.
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/ 8 days agoKylian Mbappe gets real about viral ‘dictator’ memes ahead of the 2026 Ballon d’Or
Kylian Mbappe addressed the viral "dictator" memes comparing him to Mobutu, saying the joke sometimes reveals a lack of historical awareness.
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/ 8 days agoLionel Messi has a good chance to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or, according to Chelsea icon Petr Cech
Petr Cech believes Lionel Messi still has a real shot at winning a record-extending ninth Ballon d'Or this year.
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/ 8 days agoLionel Messi awaits new Inter Miami teammates as Matias Galarza and Riquelme Fillipi out vs Nashville SC
Lionel Messi's Inter Miami will be without new signings Matias Galarza and Riquelme Fillipi against Nashville SC.
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/ 8 days agoCristiano Ronaldo dealt fresh blow as Kingsley Coman is ruled out for Al Nassr’s match vs Al Khaleej
Cristiano Ronaldo will be without Kingsley Coman and two other teammates for Al Nassr's clash with Al Khaleej, as the club manages its squad ahead of the AFC Champions League Elite opener.
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/ 9 days agoNico Paz matches a Lionel Messi milestone not seen since 2008 in Como’s Champions League debut win
Nico Paz's two assists in Como's historic Champions League debut win made him the youngest Argentine to do so since Lionel Messi in 2008.
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/ 9 days agoHarry Kane joins Cristiano Ronaldo in exclusive Champions League club after scoring in eight consecutive games
Harry Kane joined Cristiano Ronaldo in an exclusive Champions League club by scoring in eight consecutive games.
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/ 9 days agoLionel Scaloni is set to face the departure of Walter Samuel from his Argentina coaching staff
Walter Samuel is reportedly set to leave Lionel Scaloni's Argentina coaching staff after 2026 to pursue his own head coaching career in Europe.
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/ 9 days agoLionel Messi’s Argentina retirement could be one of the reasons Lionel Scaloni won’t sign a contract renewal
Lionel Scaloni's contract renewal with Argentina is reportedly complicated by lingering doubts, unpaid bonuses and disputes over the quality of upcoming friendly opponents.
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/ 9 days agoLionel Messi’s Inter Miami misses Supporters’ Shield chance after draw with Chicago Fire
Lionel Messi's Inter Miami had a golden opportunity to make up ground in the Supporters' Shield race on Wednesday, with Nashville SC having fallen to a late defeat against Toronto FC earlier that same day. Instead, the Herons let the chance slip in a 1-1 draw against Chicago Fire at Soldier Field, a result that […]
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/ 10 days agoCristiano Ronaldo leads Al Nassr to a 2-1 win vs Abha as he climbs in the Saudi Pro League scoring chart
Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr responded to their first defeat of the season in style, beating Abha 2-1 at Al Awwal Park to move level with Al Hilal and Al Qadsiah at the top of the Saudi Pro League standings after six rounds. Ronaldo broke the deadlock in the 22nd minute, rising above his marker […]