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Portugal Changes How No. 7 Is Written to Honor Cristiano Ronaldo

Sports Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the 1-2 goal during the FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Hungary, in Budapest, Hungary, 09 September 2025. (EPA)

Portugal Changes How No. 7 Is Written to Honor Cristiano Ronaldo

The Portugal football team is making a change to how the No. 7 is written to honor the recently-retired Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo, who wore the number and…

Sports Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho waves during Ravenna FC’s team presentation for the 2026-27 season in Marina di Ravenna, Italy, Aug. 20, 2026. (AFP)

Ronaldinho Poised for Ravenna Start and, Perhaps, One Last Goal

Ronaldinho will roll back the years this weekend when the 46-year-old Brazilian starts his first competitive match in over a decade, and in the unlikely…

Sports Mirra Andreeva plays Diana Shnaider during day six of the FAGE WTA Finals at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on November 13, 2026 in Indian Wells, California. (Getty Images/AFP)

Andreeva Says She Is Learning to Move on Faster from Defeats After WTA Finals Sweep

Mirra Andreeva said she has learned to recover more quickly from setbacks after the Russian teenager completed an unbeaten run through the WTA Finals round…

Sports  Uruguay's players celebrate after Argentina's Leonardo Balerdi scored an own goal during an international friendly soccer match in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Friday, Nov. 13, 2026. (AP)

Uruguay Beats Argentina 2-1 in the First Match Since Messi’s Retirement

The post-Messi era began with an Argentina defeat on Friday. Argentina fell 2-1 to Uruguay on Friday in an international friendly at La Bombonera in Buenos…

Sports Elina Svitolina of Ukraine serves to Aryna Sabalenka during day six of the FAGE WTA Finals at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on November 13, 2026 in Indian Wells, California. (Getty Images/AFP)

Svitolina Stuns Sabalenka to Reach WTA Finals Semis

Elina Svitolina overwhelmed Aryna Sabalenka in the deciding set to seal a 6-3 3-6 6-1 upset on Friday to reach the semi-finals of the season-ending WTA Finals…


Sports Abdukodir Khusanov. (Getty Images)

Man City’s Khusanov Signs New Five-Year Contract

Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov signed a five-year contract extension with the Premier League club on Saturday. Khusanov helped City win the FA…

Sports Lee Kang-in. (Getty Images)

Atletico Madrid Sign South Korea Midfielder Lee from PSG

South ‌Korea midfielder Lee Kang-in has joined Atletico Madrid on a contract running until June 2031 following his departure from French side Paris St…

Sports President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, July 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Trump Ignites Controversy: LeBron 'Might Be Racist,' Jordan Is Best Player

President Donald Trump, asked to ‌weigh in on the basketball careers of Michael Jordan and LeBron James, said Friday that James might be a racist. In a…

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Sports Cape Verdean goalkeeper Vozinha speaks to the media ahead of the Legends Cup of the 2026 World Cup football tournament at the Rockefeller Center in New York on July 17, 2026. (AFP)

Cape Verde’s World Cup Sensation Vozinha to Join Chile Club Colo Colo

One of the breakout stars at the World Cup has a new home in Chile — Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has signed a contract with Colo Colo, the South American…

Sports Jannik ‌Sinner. (AFP)

Organizers Raise Concerns Over Late Pullouts After Sinner, Djokovic Skip Montreal Event

The Canadian Open expressed disappointment over the withdrawals of Jannik ‌Sinner and Novak Djokovic from next week's tournament in Montreal, saying the…

Sports Manchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola applauds the fans after his last game with the club after a Premier League match between Manchester City and Aston Villa in Manchester, England, May 24, 2026. (AP)

Guardiola Turns Down Italy Role as Search for Coach Continues

Former Manchester ‌City and Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola has turned down the opportunity to coach the Italy national team, a source familiar with the…

Sports Football - UEFA Champions League - Atalanta v Chelsea - Gewiss Stadium, Bergamo, Italy - December 9, 2025 Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca. (Reuters)

Maresca Embraces Guardiola Legacy as He Starts Man City Challenge

New Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said on Friday he would ‌not make radical changes to the club's playing style, backing the blueprint established…

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Newcastle Sign Monaco's Bamba on Five-year Deal

Newcastle United have signed midfielder Aladji Bamba on a five-year deal from French side AS Monaco, the Premier League club said on Friday. The club will…

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Sports 19 July 2026, US, East Rutherford: Spain coach Luis de la Fuente celebrates with the World Cup trophy during the award ceremony following the 2026 FIFA World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina at New York-New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium). (dpa)

Spain Coach Blasts ‘Unacceptable’ Behavior of Argentina After World Cup Final

Spain head coach Luis De la Fuente has blasted the "unacceptable" behavior of several Argentina players and their coaching staff after losing the World Cup…

Sports  Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy stands outside his garage ahead of Sunday's Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix auto race, at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, near Budapest, Hungary, Thursday, July 23, 2026. (AP)

Antonelli Laughs off Father’s ‘Throttled Chicken’ Threat After Spa Win

Formula One leader Kimi Antonelli has revealed how winning the Belgian Grand Prix from pole position on his father's birthday weekend also triggered a jokey…

Sports 24 July 2026, Hesse, Frankfurt/Main: Juergen Klopp sits on the podium during a press conference to introduce the new national team head coach. Photo: Florian Wiegand/dpa

Jürgen Klopp Named New Germany Coach with Eyes on 2030 World Cup

Germany has hired Jürgen Klopp to coach its national team, giving the ex-Liverpool manager a daunting task to turn around the fortunes of a squad which failed…

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Sports Ferrari's British driver Lewis Hamilton talks to the media in the paddock ahead of the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring circuit in Mogyorod near Budapest, Hungary, on July 23, 2026. (AFP)

Lewis Hamilton Looks for a Chance to Pressure Antonelli as F1 Title Race Comes to Hungary

Lewis Hamilton has a chance to pile pressure on Kimi Antonelli and Mercedes as the Formula 1 race heads to Hungary. Hamilton has won the Hungarian Grand Prix…

Sports ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JULY 03: Cristian Volpato #20 of Australia celebrates during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between Australia and Egypt at Dallas Stadium on July 03, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. Alex Slitz/Getty Images/AFP

Socceroos Star Volpato Allegedly Tests Positive for Cocaine

Australian World Cup star Cristian Volpato allegedly tested positive for cocaine after he was pulled over for speeding in Sydney on Friday, police and reports…

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Sports TOPSHOT - Argentina's defender #19 Nicolas Otamendi kicks the ball past Spain's midfielder #06 Mikel Merino during the 2026 World Cup football tournament final match between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026.  (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP)

Argentina Defender Otamendi Retires from International Football

Argentina defender Nicolas Otamendi announced his retirement from international football on Thursday, bringing the curtain down on a 17-year career during…

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Sports Greece forward Christos Tzolis (Reuters)

Arsenal Sign Forward Tzolis from Club Brugge

Arsenal have signed Greece forward Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge on a long-term contract, the Premier League club announced on Thursday. The 24-year-old…

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Sports (FILES) Chelsea's Argentinian midfielder #49 Alejandro Garnacho celebrates scoring the team's second goal during the English League Cup semi-final first leg football match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge, in London on January 14, 2026. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP)

Aston Villa Sign Winger Garnacho on Loan from Chelsea

Aston Villa have signed Argentinian winger Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea on an initial season-long loan deal, with a conditional obligation for the move to…

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Sports FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - Brazil v Norway - New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, US - July 5, 2026 Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti before the match REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo

Italy Sounded Out Ancelotti Before Guardiola About Coach Role

Italy approached Carlo Ancelotti about the national team coaching job before discussing the role with Pep Guardiola, Italian technical director Paolo Maldini…

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Sports  Premier League - Manchester City v Aston Villa - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - May 24, 2026 Manchester City's Phil Foden celebrates scoring a goal that was later disallowed REUTERS/Phil Noble

Man City's Foden Extends Contract until 2030

Manchester City’s Phil Foden has signed a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2030, the English Premier League club announced on Wednesday. The…

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Sports Morocco's Issa Diop is congratulated by teammates Soufiane Rahimi (9) and Chemsdine Talbi, left, after he scored his team's first goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the Netherlands and Morocco in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

Morocco Defender Issa Diop Joins Ipswich for Club's Return to Premier League

Morocco defender Issa Diop returned from the World Cup to switch between Premier League clubs on Wednesday, joining newly promoted Ipswich from Fulham. …

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Sports The Aramco F4 Saudi Arabian Championship returns for its third and biggest season from October to December 2026. (SPA file)

Aramco F4 Saudi Arabian Championship Returns for Biggest Season in October

The Aramco F4 Saudi Arabian Championship returns for its third and biggest season from October to December 2026, continuing to play a key role in developing…

Sports Liverpool FC’s new Head Coach Andoni Iraola poses during a photocall at the AXA Training Centre in Liverpool, Britain, 13 July 2026. (EPA)

Liverpool Have ‘Obvious’ Gaps to Address in Transfer Market, Says Iraola

Liverpool have a few areas ‌that need to be strengthened in the transfer market after losing key players and suffering injury setbacks, the Premier League…

Sports Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina looks at the World Cup trophy after losing the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Winner Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Getty Images/AFP)

Messi Returns to Argentina for Rest After World Cup Final Loss to Spain

Lionel Messi arrived back in Argentina on Tuesday for a few days of rest following the World Cup final loss to Spain. Messi's private jet landed near his…

Sports Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - Portugal v Spain - Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, US - July 6, 2026 Referee Anthony Taylor reacts. (Reuters)

Premier League Referee Taylor Retires, Bemoans ‘Constant Scrutiny’

Premier League and World Cup referee Anthony Taylor announced his retirement on Tuesday, citing the intense pressure and scrutiny on officials among his…

Sports 19 July 2026, Spain, Vigo: Supporters of the Spanish national football team react during a public viewing of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Spain and Argentina. Photo: Adrián Irago/EUROPA PRESS/dpa

La Liga Chief Says FIFA 'Destroying Football Industry'

The president of the Spanish football league, Javier Tebas, accused FIFA of acting "irresponsibly" following the announcement of discussions regarding a…

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