Martina Alcheva

Cristian Romero has highlighted one defining quality of Messi’s leadership, with his comments also appearing to contain an indirect reference to Cristiano Ronaldo as Portugal’s veteran superstar faces uncertainty over his own international future.

talked-about teams in Saudi soccer, but the club could soon face an important decision over one of its biggest attacking stars.

Pedro Proenca has reportedly been urged by political, business and financial figures to find a solution, raising new questions about what the conflict could mean for Portugal beyond the immediate future of its national team.

FIFA rules prevent Argentina from permanently retiring the number for major tournaments, yet there is another way the national team could keep Messi's famous shirt untouched under certain circumstances.

The Milan star has long been associated with the captaincy, but the armband will now belong to a familiar figure as the USMNT moves toward 2030.

The 28-year-old is now back scoring and building his fitness, but his latest comments suggest there is another message he wants to send as Milan's season begins to gather momentum.

Christian Pulisic has given Milan an important indication about what could come next in his career as the club considers a major decision over one of its most important players.

The two Barcelona icons have followed dramatically different paths, but their careers could soon intersect away from the pitch in a project designed to underline the changing face of the sport.

Ramos was asked whether Ronaldo’s departure and the surrounding controversy had created additional pressure on the players, and his answer offered a clear indication of how the squad viewed the situation.

A little-known UEFA regulation could leave the door open for Ronaldo to receive a winner’s medal even if he never returns to the squad this season.

The 41-year-old left camp during the current Nations League window after a series of tense developments, leaving Portugal facing difficult questions about what comes next.

The 39-year-old is preparing to say goodbye to the national team, yet the coach has left the door open for a possibility that could give Messi one more moment on the pitch before his official farewell.

With the 39-year-old set to make one final appearance for the national team, the coach has made a significant decision surrounding one of the most recognizable symbols of Messi's legacy.

Ronaldo now marches back to Al-Nassr, ready to conquer the next grueling crucible of the domestic campaign.

The decision comes less than two days after Ronaldo left camp following the growing tension surrounding his role under new coach Jorge Jesus.