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Ronaldo matches World Cup qualifying goals record
Cristiano Ronaldo struck again as Portugal secured a hard-fought 3-2 success against Hungary in their 2026 World Cup qualifying clash at the Puskas Arena. The hosts went ahead in the 21st minute through Barnabas Varga, but Bernardo Silva drew the visitors level 15 minutes later. After the break, Ronaldo converted a penalty in the 58th…
Read MoreEngland crush Serbia to close in on World Cup spot
England produced their most convincing performance under Thomas Tuchel, sweeping aside Serbia in Belgrade to move within touching distance of World Cup qualification. In what was seen as their hardest assignment of the campaign, England controlled the match from the outset and now needs only five more points from their remaining three fixtures to guarantee…
Read MoreWhat makes Haaland such an extraordinary scorer
Erling Haaland continues to break barriers. Just last week, his strike against Brighton pushed him to 88 goals in his first 100 Premier League matches — more than anyone else has ever achieved in that span. Now, after netting five times in Norway’s 11-1 demolition of Moldova, his international tally has climbed to 48 goals…
Read MoreTonali seals dramatic win as Italy edge Israel in nine-goal clash
Sandro Tonali struck in added time to hand Italy a thrilling 5-4 triumph over Israel in World Cup qualifying. The Newcastle United midfielder drove a precise shot from a distance through a crowded box in the 91st minute, finding the bottom corner to restore Italy’s lead. The contest, staged in Debrecen, Hungary, swung back and…
Read MoreAlexander Isak reflects on Liverpool move after Sweden defeat
Alexander Isak has spoken for the first time since his switch from Newcastle United to Liverpool, a move that cost the Merseyside club £125m and broke the British transfer record. The forward admitted that “not everyone has the full picture” when asked about the circumstances around his departure. He added that it was not something…
Read MoreNuno Espirito Santo dismissed after 21 months at Forest
Nottingham Forest have parted ways with head coach Nuno Espirito Santo just three matches into the new campaign, ending his tenure after 21 months in charge. Doubts over his position had been growing for two weeks, following his admission that communication with club owner Evangelos Marinakis had deteriorated. Talks regarding his successor are already taking…
Read MoreAndré Onana set for a new chapter in Türkiye after international break
Manchester United castaway, André Onana, has agreed a deal to join Turkish Süper Lig side Trabzonspor, on loan for the rest of the 2025/26 season. The move will be made official after the international break. Onana, who was signed for a hefty fee from Inter Milan after his heroics saw him play a key role…
Read MoreJackson’s agent denies Bayern exit rumours
Nicolas Jackson’s move to Bayern Munich has been scrutinised heavily in both Germany and England, and with talks over his future taking over the media, his agent has spoken out. Diomansy Kamara, who represents the Senegal international, spoke after the comments emerged. Kamara posted on Instagram: “Many speak, but few tell the truth. That’s not…
Read MoreReal Madrid star Kylian Mbappe backs Arsenal to win the Premier League
Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappé explained why Arsenal can lift the Premier League title this season, while also naming two other clubs firmly in the race. Arsenal last lifted the Premier League title in 2003/04, when Arsène Wenger’s side went unbeaten, winning 26 of 38 matches and drawing the rest. In recent years, Mikel Arteta…
Read MoreDembele and Douet to miss key PSG matches
Paris Saint-Germain will be without Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue for several weeks after both picked up injuries during France’s World Cup qualifying victory over Ukraine. Dembele faces an estimated six-week recovery from a serious hamstring issue, while Doue is expected to be sidelined for roughly four weeks, according to PSG. The injuries occurred in…
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