Martina Alcheva

The Saudi Pro League opens 2026 with one of its most anticipated fixtures, as Cristiano Ronaldo and the league-leading Al‑Nassr travel to Jeddah to face Al‑Ahli.

For Sevilla, a club navigating one of the most delicate periods in its modern history, any mention of Sergio Ramos carries emotional, symbolic, and strategic weight.

For more than a decade, Cristiano Ronaldo has turned calendar years into personal highlight reels, piling up records that often felt immune to time, context, or league changes.

Christian Pulisic arrived in Italy carrying more questions than guarantees, yet less than three years later, he stands as one of the most complete success stories in modern Serie A recruitment.

Christian Pulisic has become one of the most talked-about figures in Serie A this season, while legendary coach Fabio Capello remains one of the sharpest voices analyzing the Italian title race.

Even with Christian Pulisic emerging as one of the most influential figures in the squad, the Rossoneri are ready to elevate another cornerstone of their project to a level no one else at the club currently occupies.

As debates rage over rankings, reputations, and recognition, another storyline is unfolding behind the scenes — one that could shape not only his immediate future, but also how he enters the 2026 tournament.

Yet as the countdown to the 2026 World Cup continues, an uncomfortable question is beginning to surface: What if winning the Ballon d’Or no longer guarantees even a starting place for your country?

James Rodriguez, a player whose tournament pedigree needs little introduction, is preparing the final stretch of his career with one clear objective in mind: arriving at the World Cup in peak condition.

A manager’s candid words have opened the door to a scenario few would have predicted — one that could redefine the final chapter of his elite career.

In recent weeks, both Pulisic and Modric — and many others across Italy — found themselves dealing with an unexpected obstacle that had nothing to do with tactics, fitness, or form.

What initially appeared to be a lucrative and stable move has instead turned into a source of frustration, uncertainty, and urgency — all at the worst possible time.

In a Serie A season defined by razor-thin margins, relentless pressure, and a title race that refuses to settle, Pulisic ends the year ahead of Lautaro Martinez in one key area that quietly reshapes how influence is measured in the Italian top flight.

Christian Pulisic is once again at the center of attention in Italy, but this time the conversation is more complicated than goals and highlights.

What once sounded like a radical idea is now being openly discussed by FIFA officials as part of a broader push to make the game more attacking, more fluid, and easier to officiate in the era of technology.