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Ollie Watkins’ Al Hilal arrival could reportedly lead to Karim Benzema’s retirement after contract termination
With Ollie Watkins officially unveiled as new Al Hilal player, Karim Benzema's fate at the club has been sealed, with reports even weighing the possibility of the Frenchman retiring after his contract termination. Ollie Watkins has been officially presented as an Al Hilal player, completing one of the most expensive transfer moves in Saudi Arabian soccer history. However, the arrival of the English striker effectively seals the fate of Karim Benzema , with reports suggesting the French legen...
Lionel Messi climbs to 2nd among soccer’s all-time free-kick scorers after scoring two in Inter Miami poker
With his poker at Inter Miami, Lionel Messi climbed to second position as soccer's all-time free-kick goalscorer. Lionel Messi once again commanded global headlines with a majestic four-goal masterclass in Inter Miami ‘s latest blowout victory. With two of those strikes coming directly from dead-ball situations, Messi moved into a tie for second place on soccer’s all-time direct free-kick scoring list . Hosting Saturday’s MLS clash against CF Montreal with the match leveled at 1-1, Mess...
Lionel Messi scores four goals in one game: When was the last time Cristiano Ronaldo did it?
Lionel Messi delivered a marvelous performance against CF Montreal, scoring four goals for Inter Miami, but when was the last time Cristiano Ronaldo achieved the same feat in a single match? On a night when Inter Miami needed him most, Lionel Messi etched his name into the history books by scoring four goals in a dominant 7-1 victory over CF Montreal . Messi’s masterclass immediately ignited a familiar question among soccer fans worldwide: when was the last time Cristiano Ronaldo scored four...
Lionel Messi etches name in Inter Miami history in 7-1 demolition of CF Montreal
Lionel Messi continues to make history, reaching another remarkable milestone with Inter Miami following a masterclass performance in their 7–1 demolition of CF Montreal. Inter Miami returned to winning ways with a 7–1 demolition of CF Montreal . Once again, Lionel Messi delivered a masterclass performance, reaching another incredible milestone with his club . In Matchday 22 of the 2026 MLS season, Inter Miami hosted CF Montreal needing a victory after a five-game winless streak across ...
Is Lionel Messi playing today? Projected lineups for Inter Miami vs Montreal in Matchday 22 of 2026 MLS season
Lionel Messi is set to start for Inter Miami against CF Montreal, as the Herons look to snap a five-match winless streak without suspended head coach Guillermo Hoyos. Lionel Messi will start for Inter Miami on Saturday when the Herons host CF Montreal at Nu Stadium , with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET . The Argentine captain will be looking to help snap Miami’s rough patch, having gone five matches without a win. The club also deals with the absence of head coach Guillermo Hoyos , ...
Enzo Fernandez expected to miss Chelsea’s clash with Brighton amid Manchester City transfer saga
Enzo Fernandez is expected to miss Chelsea's match against Brighton, as the midfielder remains reportedly affected by his potential Manchester City move. Enzo Fernandez is expected to be left out of Chelsea’s squad once again for Sunday’s Premier League clash against Brighton , according to Fabrizio Romano. The expectation comes as the Argentine midfielder’s proposed move to Manchester City continues to dominate the conversation around his future at Stamford Bridge. “ There is an expect...
Argentina’s Leandro Paredes questions FIFA World Cup sanction, points to Gavi’s lighter punishment
Leandro Paredes questioned FIFA's 10-match ban following the World Cup final incident, pointing out that Gavi received a far lighter punishment for the same clash. Leandro Paredes broke his silence on the 10-match ban handed down by FIFA following the incidents in Argentina’s World Cup final win over Spain , calling the sanction excessive during his first public comments on the matter. “ For me the sanction is excessive , and I hope it can be reduced, ” Paredes said. The Boca Juniors mi...
Bad news for Lionel Messi as Tadeo Allende may not come back for Inter Miami’s season remainder
Tadeo Allende is reportedly listed with a season-ending injury on Inter Miami's official website, dealing a fresh blow to Lionel Messi's squad. Lionel Messi and Inter Miami could be without Tadeo Allende for the rest of the season, with the forward listed with a “Season Ending Injury” status on the club’s official website . Inter Miami have not made a formal announcement regarding the update, leaving Allende’s timeline shrouded in uncertainty even as the club’s own roster page points to...
Why isn’t Julian Alvarez playing today for Atletico Madrid vs Sevilla in the 2026-27 LaLiga season Matchday 2?
Julian Alvarez was left out of Atletico Madrid's squad for their LaLiga clash against Sevilla, with Diego Simeone addressing his continued absence from training. Julian Alvarez will not be part of Atletico Madrid’s squad for Saturday’s Matchday 2 clash against Sevilla at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, with the Argentine forward left out of the travel party entirely. Alvarez failed to train with the group for most of the week, missing sessions outright on two days and training apart from his...
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr look to close financial oversight deal to complete summer signings
Al Nassr have submitted new financial documents in hopes of securing oversight approval to complete a limited number of signings before the transfer window closes. Cristiano Ronaldo ‘s Al Nassr have submitted a fresh round of financial documents in an intensive push to secure approval from the Saudi Pro League’s Financial Control Committee , according to journalist Ali Al-Abdallah, in hopes of completing a limited number of signings in the coming days. The move marks the latest step in a mon...
Atletico Madrid fans demand Julian Alvarez’s exit as Diego Simeone addresses forward’s absence
Diego Simeone addressed Julian Alvarez's continued absence from Atletico Madrid training, as fans demanded the forward's exit amid an unresolved situation. Diego Simeone once again addressed Julian Alvarez ‘s situation at Atletico Madrid on Friday, after the forward missed his third consecutive training session . The Argentine’s future remains unresolved, and Simeone fielded repeated questions about it during his pre-match press conference. “ I understand that all the questions will be ...
Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to Al Nassr’s Saudi Pro League win vs Al Taawoun with five-word message
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated Al Nassr's win over Al Taawoun with a brief message on social media, as the club kept its perfect start to the Saudi Pro League season alive. Cristiano Ronaldo took to social media to celebrate Al Nassr’s 2-1 win over Al Taawoun , a result that kept the club perfect through four matchdays of the Saudi Pro League season. Posting on Instagram, the forward summed up the victory with a brief five-word message: “ Three points. We keep going!” Ronaldo’s post cappe...
Cristiano Ronaldo sets new Al Nassr record with 104th Saudi Pro League goal
Cristiano Ronaldo's goal against Al Taawoun made him Al Nassr's and the Saudi Pro League's all-time top scorer, reaching 104 goals in the competition. Cristiano Ronaldo wrote himself into Al Nassr’s history book, with his 50th-minute strike against Al Taawoun standing as his 104th Saudi Pro League goal for the club. The goal, which put Al Nassr 2-1 up en route to a fourth straight win to open the season, made Ronaldo the club’s outright all-time leading scorer in the competition. The re...
Video: Cristiano Ronaldo scores 978th career goal to give Al Nassr the lead vs Al Taawoun
Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 978th goal of his career to put Al Nassr back in front against Al Taawoun, moving him just 22 goals away from the 1,000 milestone. Cristiano Ronaldo put Al Nassr back in front against Al Taawoun in the 50th minute on Friday, netting the 978th goal of his career to make it 2-1 at Al-Awwal Park. The goal leaves the 41-year-old just 22 short of becoming the first player in history to reach 1,000 career goals. Al Taawoun had opened the scoring through Bassam Moh...
Why isn’t Khvicha Kvaratskhelia starting today for PSG vs Lille in Matchday 2 of the 2026-27 Ligue 1 season?
PSG take on Lille for Matchday 2 of the 2026-27 Ligue 1 season, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia starting the match from the bench. Paris Saint-Germain have left Khvicha Kvaratskhelia out of their starting lineup for today’s Matchday 2 clash against Lille , with the Georgian winger named among the substitutes as Luis Enrique opts for a different front three. The decision comes after a rocky start to the season for PSG’s attack. In the club’s Ligue 1 opener against Stade Rennais , both Kvarats...
Lionel Messi’s role in Inter Miami coaching decisions is ‘normal’, according to Guillermo Hoyos
Guillermo Hoyos addressed Lionel Messi's role in Inter Miami's coaching decisions, saying it's normal for him to be consulted but that the final call belongs to the institution. Guillermo Hoyos addressed speculation over Lionel Messi ‘s influence on Inter Miami’s coaching search, speaking with reporters after training today. The outgoing coach was asked directly about his understanding of the situation as the club reportedly closes in on Kily González as his replacement , and he offered a ca...
How to watch Al Nassr vs Al Taawoun match in the USA: Live Stream and TV for 26/27 Saudi Pro League Matchday 4
Al Nassr and Al Taawoun meet in Matchday 4 of the 2026–27 Saudi Pro League season. Here are all the details on how to watch this match live in the United States. Here are all of the details of where you can watch Al Nassr vs Al Taawoun on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Al Nassr vs Al Taawoun WHAT Saudi Pro League WHEN 2:00pm ET / 11:00am PT • Friday, August 28, 2026 WHERE Fubo STREAM WATCH NOW Match Overview Al Nassr...
Is Cristiano Ronaldo playing today for Al Nassr vs Al Taawoun in Matchday 4 of 2026-27 Saudi Pro League season?
Al Nassr are facing Al Taawoun for Matchdday 4 of the 2026-27 Saudi Pro League season, with Cristiano Ronaldo's presence in the game as the main topic among fans. Al Nassr host Al Taawoun on Friday, August 28, for Matchday 4 of the 2026-27 Saudi Pro League season at Alawwal Park. With the home side sitting alone atop the table, questions surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo ‘s availability have begun to arise . Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to feature in the starting XI against Al Taawoun . He...
Neymar’s NR Sports helps Santos lift transfer ban with huge funds injection in bid to avoid relegation
In a bid to strengthen the squad and avoid relegation, the agency led by Neymar and his family NR Sports has helped Santos lift a transfer ban with a huge funds injection. Neymar has served as the undisputed face of Santos since his headline return in February 2025, but the Brazilian powerhouse have continued to struggle to reclaim their stature amid mounting financial hurdles. Hamstrung by an active transfer embargo, the club managed to clear the penalty with the direct assistance of Neymar...
Xabi Alonso explains decision to leave Enzo Fernandez out of Chelsea’s squad for EFL Cup clash
Xabi Alonso explained why he made a last-minute U-turn to leave Enzo Fernandez out of Chelsea's squad for their Carabao Cup clash, amid growing interest from Manchester City. Xabi Alonso addressed his U-turn on Enzo Fernandez after leaving the midfielder out of Chelsea’s matchday squad for their Carabao Cup second-round tie against Luton Town , just a day after insisting the Argentine would be involved. Chelsea won 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to set up a third-round clash with Leeds , but the sto...
Lionel Messi to be without Inter Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos vs. Montreal following MLS suspension
The MLS confirmed that Lionel Messi won't be counting with Inter Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos for the next game against CF Montreal after being suspended. Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are navigating a rough patch in their Supporters’ Shield chase, and a fresh operational hurdle has struck the club. Interim head coach Guillermo Hoyos will be barred from the touchline for Saturday’s matchup against CF Montreal following a disciplinary suspension issued by Major League Soccer . Over recent ...
Cristiano Ronaldo cleared to feature more minutes as Al Nassr coach Ange Postecoglou hails his fitness
Al Nassr head coach Ange Postecoglou confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo is ready to play more than 45 minutes after improving physically. Al Nassr boss Ange Postecoglou has given an encouraging fitness update on Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of Friday’s Matchday 4 clash with Al Taawoun in the Saudi Pro League . Speaking during the press conference, Postecoglou confirmed that Ronaldo is now ready to handle a bigger workload after being eased back into action over the club’s opening matches. ...
Lionel Messi’s Argentina receive FIFA boost as Paredes, Molina and Almada can serve World Cup suspensions in friendlies
After the confirmation of the suspensions, Lionel Messi's Argentina received a great piece of news from FIFA as Leandro Paredes, Nahuel Molina and Thiago Almada can serve their suspension received from the World Cup in friendlies. Lionel Messi and the Argentina national team received a significant boost on Thursday following FIFA ‘s confirmation of individual suspensions stemming from the 2026 World Cup final. In a pivotal ruling, FIFA granted a request allowing Leandro Paredes , Nahuel Moli...
Report: Lionel Messi welcomes another Argentine as ‘Kily’ González is set to become Inter Miami’s new coach
Lionel Messi's Inter Miami have reportedly found their new head coach, with Argentine Cristian "Kily" González set to take over on the Herons' bench. Lionel Messi ’s Inter Miami are closing in on a new head coach, with Cristian “Kily” González reportedly set to take charge of the MLS club. According to journalist Fabrizio Romano , an agreement is already in place between both parties, with an official announcement expected within the next 24 hours. The reported appointment would mark an...
Why is Rodri not starting today for Barcelona vs Athletic Club in Matchday 2 of 2026-27 LaLiga season?
Barcelona take on Athletic Club for Matchday 2 of the 2026-27 LaLiga season, with Rodri starting this match on the bench. Rodri is on the bench, not in the starting lineup, as Barcelona host Athletic Club at the Camp Nou in their second match of the 2026-27 LaLiga season , with the Spanish midfielder still working his way up to full match fitness following his summer move to Catalonia. The 29-year-old missed Barcelona ‘s season opener against Elche entirely, a 5-0 win, after his move to...
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