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Lionel Messi wants Paulo Dybala and Nahuel Molina at emotional Argentina farewell, but one problem remains
Dybala has received a personal invitation from Messi to attend Argentina's meeting with Benin on October 6, but his potential appearance in Buenos Aires is becoming increasingly complicated. While Lionel Messi would love to have Paulo Dybala at his heartfelt Argentina goodbye, there is still one issue , with the Inter Miami star hoping to share one final special moment with a player who was part of Argentina’s golden generation. Dybala has received a personal invitation from Messi to attend ...
Lionel Messi left Ousmane Dembele with one key lesson as PSG star reveals the secret to remarkable post-Barcelona transformation
The Frenchman recently discussed the impact of his former Barcelona teammate, with the true value of Messi's guidance evident in his overall evolution on the pitch. Lionel Messi delivered a game-changing lesson to Ousmane Dembele, sparking a massive transformation that turned the unpredictable winger into an absolute attacking powerhouse. The Frenchman recently discussed the impact of his former Barcelona teammate, with the true value of Messi’s guidance evident in his overall evolution on t...
Is Cristiano Ronaldo playing today? Confirmed lineups for Portugal vs Wales in 2026-27 UEFA Nations League
With Jorge Jesus taking charge of his first competitive match as Portugal coach, plenty of attention has fallen on how the veteran forward will fit into the new manager's plans at the Estadio Jose Alvalade. Cristiano Ronaldo is set to headline a new era for Portugal when the reigning Nations League champion begins its title defence against Wales. With Jorge Jesus taking charge of his first competitive match as Portugal coach, plenty of attention has fallen on how the veteran forward will fit...
Lionel Scaloni opens the door to staying on as Argentina coach: ‘The desire is there’
Lionel Scaloni left the door open to continuing as Argentina's coach beyond his current contract, saying "the desire is there" to stay on. Lionel Scaloni addressed his future as Argentina’s head coach for the first time since the World Cup final defeat to Spain, speaking to reporters in a mixed zone during the national team’s first week of training ahead of the upcoming friendlies against Bolivia , Burkina Faso , and Benin . His current contract runs through December 31 , and speculation ove...
How Portugal’s win, draw, or loss vs Wales could impact the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League Group D standings
The final result in Lisbon will immediately shape the opening Group A4 standings, although the exact consequences of a Portugal win, draw or loss could become much more significant as the campaign develops. Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal are preparing to begin a new UEFA Nations League campaign against Wales, with Jorge Jesus taking charge of his first competitive match as national team coach. The final result in Lisbon will immediately shape the opening Group A4 standings , although the exa...
What is Portugal’s current FIFA ranking ahead of 2026-27 UEFA Nations League Matchday 1 game vs Wales?
The gap between the two sides has been reflected in recent results and squad strength, but another important measure of their current standing on the international stage will come into focus before kickoff. Portugal and Wales are set to open their 2026-27 UEFA Nations League campaigns in Lisbon, with Jorge Jesus preparing for his first competitive match as Portugal coach. The gap between the two sides has been reflected in recent results and squad strength, but another important measure of t...
How to watch Norway vs Denmark in USA: 2026/27 UEFA Nations League, Live Stream, TV and Preview
Norway host Denmark at Ullevaal Stadion on Thursday, September 24, 2026, in their Group D opener for the 2026–27 UEFA Nations League campaign. Here is all the information you need to watch the match live in the United States. Here are all of the details of where you can watch Norway vs Denmark on US television and via legal streaming: WHO: Norway vs Denmark WHAT: Nations League WHEN: 2:45 PM ET / 11:45 AM PT • Thursday, September 24, 2026 WHERE: Fubo STREAM: WATCH NOW Match Overview ...
How to watch Portugal vs Wales in USA: 2026/27 UEFA Nations League, Live Stream, TV and Preview
Portugal host Wales on Thursday, September 24, 2026, in their Group D opener for the 2026–27 UEFA Nations League campaign. Here is all the information you need to watch the match live in the United States. Here are all of the details of where you can watch Portugal vs Wales on US television and via legal streaming: WHO: Portugal vs Wales WHAT: UEFA Nations League WHEN: 2:45 PM ET / 11:45 AM PT • Thursday, September 24, 2026 WHERE: Fubo STREAM: WATCH NOW Match Overview Portugal en...
How to watch Netherlands vs Germany in USA: 2026 UEFA Nations League, Live Stream, TV and Preview
The Netherlands host Germany at the Johan Cruijff Arena on Thursday, September 24, 2026, for their opening fixture of Group B in the 2026–27 UEFA Nations League. Here is all the information you need to watch the match live in the United States. Here are all of the details of where you can watch Netherlands vs Germany on US television and via legal streaming: WHO: Netherlands vs Germany WHAT: Nations League WHEN: 2:45 PM ET / 11:45 AM PT • Thursday, September 24, 2026 WHERE: Fubo STRE...
Lionel Messi won’t have two teammates for his farewell match with Argentina due to injury
Thiago Almada and Juan Foyth were ruled out of Argentina's upcoming friendlies through injury, leaving Lionel Messi without two teammates for his farewell match against Benin. Lionel Messi ‘s farewell window with the Argentina national team will come with a couple of notable absences, as head coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed two players will miss the upcoming friendlies due to injury just days before the squad reconvenes for the current FIFA window. The players ruled out are Thiago Almada...
Cristiano Ronaldo’s playing at 41 is a milestone Kylian Mbappé doesn’t see himself reaching
Kylian Mbappé admitted he doesn't see himself matching Cristiano Ronaldo's longevity, saying he doesn't believe he'll still be playing for France at 41. Kylian Mbappe made clear he does not envision his own international career stretching as long as Cristiano Ronaldo ‘s , even as the Portuguese superstar continues to headline Portugal’s squad at 41. In an interview with German outlet Bild from France’s training camp ahead of their UEFA Nations League A clash with Turkiye, Mbappe was ask...
Cristiano Ronaldo receives Jorge Jesus’s backing amid criticism over his role with Portugal
Jorge Jesus defended Cristiano Ronaldo against criticism over his fitness and future at the Portugal National team. Cristiano Ronaldo has faced no shortage of questions about his fitness and how much longer he can keep playing at the international level, and during Tuesday’s press conference ahead of Portugal’s Nations League opener against Wales , head coach Jorge Jesus decided to address the criticism head-on. “ Allow me to weigh in on the discussion surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo here...
Cristiano Ronaldo insists reaching 1,000 career goals isn’t his sole objective before retiring
While reaching the 1,000 career goal mark remains a historic goal for Cristiano Ronaldo, the 41-year-old striker has made it clear that individual numbers are not his sole focus as he prepares for the final chapter of his career. Cristiano Ronaldo could become the first player in men’s soccer history to reach 1,000 official career goals , but the Portuguese legend does not view that milestone as his sole objective before hanging up his boots. With Ronaldo hinting that retirement is draw...
Cristiano Ronaldo reveals what convinced him to continue with Portugal after the World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo explained why he chose to keep playing for Portugal after the World Cup, while making clear he's ready to step aside the moment the team no longer needs him. Cristiano Ronaldo addressed the speculation surrounding his international future during the press conference ahead of Portugal’s Nations League opener against Wales , confirming that stepping away from the national team after the World Cup was something he genuinely weighed before deciding against it. Asked what s...
Cristiano Ronaldo reveals the key secret to why Portugal’s captain is happier than ever at 41 after making one major change
At 41 years old, with more than two decades at the highest level behind him, the Portugal captain offered a revealing glimpse into his current mindset during a national team press conference. Cristiano Ronaldo has entered a different stage of his extraordinary career, one where the pressure surrounding every performance appears to carry less weight than it once did. At 41 years old , with more than two decades at the highest level behind him, the Portugal captain offered a revealing glimpse ...
Cristiano Ronaldo opens up on working under Jorge Jesus with Portugal after Saudi title win with Al Nassr
Portugal reunited Cristiano Ronaldo with his former club manager, as Jorge Jesus took charge of the national team after guiding the striker to the Saudi Pro League title last season with Al Nassr. Portugal begin their quest to capture the 2026–27 UEFA Nations League title with a familiar partnership at the helm, as Jorge Jesus takes charge of the national team, reuniting with Cristiano Ronaldo following their title-winning campaign at Al Nassr. During the 2025–26 Saudi Pro League season...
Cristiano Ronaldo makes Portugal selection stance clear with surprise bench admission ahead of Nations League title defence
At the age of 41, the captain remains one of the central figures in the national team, but his latest comments have offered an intriguing glimpse into how he sees his role during a new chapter for Portugal. Cristiano Ronaldo has made his position clear as Portugal prepares to begin its UEFA Nations League title defence under new head coach Jorge Jesus. At the age of 41 , the captain remains one of the central figures in the national team, but his latest comments have offered an intriguing gl...
Christian Pulisic helps Ruben Amorim rewrite Milan history after breaking 47-year-old record
After Sunday's emphatic victory over Lecce, Amorim has now reached a remarkable milestone in Milan's history, although the significance of his opening run only becomes clear when it is compared with some of the club's most famous managerial starts. Christian Pulisic has helped Ruben Amorim turn a difficult opening chapter at Milan into something the club has not seen for decades. After Sunday’s emphatic victory over Lecce, Amorim has now reached a remarkable milestone in Milan’s history , al...
Cristiano Ronaldo teases a retirement announcement for ‘the world,’ but not just yet
ristiano Ronaldo dodged questions about his retirement timeline ahead of Portugal's Nations League opener, but promised that whenever the moment comes, he'll announce it "to the world". Cristiano Ronaldo once again found himself dodging questions about his future, this time during a press conference ahead of Portugal’s Nations League opener against Wales , offering a mix of humor and honesty rather than any real clarity on when his career might end. The moment came when a journalist ask...
Cristiano Ronaldo and Mohamed Salah share rare achievement after stunning Galatasaray hat-trick
The Egyptian forward's latest display in Turkey placed him in an exclusive group that includes the Portuguese superstar, with only a handful of players having achieved the same feat against the Istanbul giant since the turn of the century. Cristiano Ronaldo and Mohamed Salah have been linked by another unusual chapter in their careers after Salah produced a stunning individual performance against Galatasaray. The Egyptian forward’s latest display in Turkey placed him in an exclusive group th...
Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Felix could have new Portugal roles as Jorge Jesus reveals tactical plan
The coach has already hinted that he has a clear tactical vision for the team, and his comments suggest that some of Portugal's biggest names may be asked to operate differently from their usual club positions. Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Felix could be set for different roles with Portugal as Jorge Jesus begins a new era with the national team. The coach has already hinted that he has a clear tactical vision for the team, and his comments suggest that some of Portugal’s biggest names may be ...
Lionel Messi joins Denis Bouanga in MLS history with another remarkable consecutive goalscoring record
Lionel Messi has added another remarkable achievement to his growing MLS legacy, putting his name alongside Denis Bouanga in a statistical club that contains only two players. Lionel Messi has added another remarkable achievement to his growing MLS legacy, putting his name alongside Denis Bouanga in a statistical club that contains only two players. The Inter Miami captain reached another major goalscoring milestone against San Diego FC, and the latest entry in the record books underlines ju...
Cristiano Ronaldo still holds incredible record Harry Kane could not break after reaching 100 Bayern goals
but even Harry Kane's remarkable start to the season with Bayern Munich has fallen short of one benchmark the Portuguese superstar established more than a decade ago. Cristiano Ronaldo has watched another elite goalscorer rewrite the history books, but even Harry Kane ‘s remarkable start to the season with Bayern Munich has fallen short of one benchmark the Portuguese superstar established more than a decade ago. Kane has now reached 100 Bundesliga goals faster than anyone before him, yet Ro...
Lionel Messi loses seven teammates for Inter Miami’s clash vs Columbus Crew due to FIFA break
Inter Miami will be without seven players on national team duty for their clash with Columbus Crew, on top of an already thin squad due to injuries, though Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul will still be available. Lionel Messi will have a considerably thinner squad around him when Inter Miami host Columbus Crew this weekend, with the club set to be without seven players called up by their respective national teams during the international break. Germán Berterame (Mexico), Dayne St. Clai...
Lionel Messi nears all-time free-kick record after his strike for Inter Miami vs San Diego FC
Lionel Messi scored his 75th career free-kick in Inter Miami's draw with San Diego FC, moving into outright second place on the all-time list and just four goals shy of the record. Lionel Messi found the net from a dead ball once again during Inter Miami ‘s 2-2 draw with San Diego FC , a match that also saw Luis Suárez get on the scoresheet, and in doing so moved himself even closer to a record that has stood for years. The goal was Messi’s 75th career free-kick , pushing him past Brazi...
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