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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  Fans celebrate after Egypt scored the first goal as they watch a broadcast of the World Cup match between Egypt and Belgium at a coffee shop in Cairo, Egypt, Monday, June 15, 2026. (AP)

‘All the Way’: Egypt Dare to Dream After Gritty Belgium Draw

When Egypt took the lead against Belgium in their opening World Cup match on Monday, decades of doubt gave way to belief for 62-year-old Bahgat Abbas. …

Sports Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Norway Training - New England Revolution Training Center, Foxborough, Massachusetts, US - June 15, 2026 Norway's Erling Haaland during training. (Reuters)

Haaland Primed for ‘Big Impact’ at World Cup, Says Norway Coach

Norway coach Stale Solbakken says star striker Erling Haaland is poised to make a "very big impact" as his country returns to the World Cup for the first time…

Sports  Iraq head coach Graham Arnold talks to the media during a press conference ahead of the World Cup Group I soccer match between Iraq and Norway in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Monday, June 15, 2026. (AP)

Iraq Have Everything to Gain, Will Try to Shock the World Says Coach Arnold

Iraq ‌have qualified for their first World Cup in 40 years, but coach Graham Arnold wants far more than that, with his team battle-hardened by the 21…

Sports Tunisia's French head coach Sabri Lamouchi during the 2026 World Cup Group F football match between Sweden and Tunisia at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe on June 14, 2026.  (Photo by Julio Cesar AGUILAR / AFP)

Tunisia Replace Coach Lamouchi with Renard after World Cup Rout by Sweden

Tunisia have sacked coach Sabri Lamouchi and replaced him with fellow Frenchman Herve Renard in the wake of the 5-1 defeat by Sweden in their World Cup opener…

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Sports Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - Iran v New Zealand - Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, California, US - June 15, 2026 Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei reacts during the match. (Reuters)

Iran Coach Says Team Ordered Out of US Right After World Cup Opener

The coach of Iran's World Cup team said it was ordered to leave the US and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically…

Sports Emam Ashour (R) of Egypt celebrates with teammate Mohamed Salah (L) after scoring the opening goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match Belgium against Egypt, in Seattle, USA, 15 June 2026. (EPA)

‘Top-Quality’ Egypt Not at World Cup to Make Up the Numbers, Coach Says

Egypt are not at the World Cup to make up the numbers and showed their potential and quality players in Monday's 1-1 draw with Belgium, coach Hossam Hassan…

Sports Iran forward Mohammad Mohebi celebrates after scoring a goal in the second half during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match Iran against New Zealand, in Los Angeles, USA, 15 June 2026. (EPA)

Iran Draw 2-2 with New Zealand in Politically Charged World Cup Clash in LA

Iran twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with New Zealand in an exciting World Cup clash at Los Angeles Stadium on Monday, as protests against Tehran's…

Sports  Saudi Arabia's Greek head coach Giorgos Donis talks to his forward #09 Feras Al-Brikan at the end of the 2026 World Cup Group H football match between Saudi Arabia and Uruguay at the Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens on June 15, 2026. (AFP)

Saudi Coach Donis Laments Lack of Time with Squad After Uruguay Fightback

Saudi Arabia coach Georgios Donis said ‌he had not been in charge long enough to ensure the squad have the tactical flexibility needed to deal with an…

Sports 15 June 2026, US, Miami Gardens: Saudi Arabia's Abdulelah al-Amri celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Saudi Arabia at Miami Stadium. (dpa)

Saudi Arabia Clinches Draw with Uruguay at World Cup

Uruguay dominated but had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in the sweltering heat of Miami on Monday to leave an intriguing Group H wide open. …

Sports Didier Deschamps, Head Coach of France, attends the press conference of France one day ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match between France and Senegal at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 15, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Getty Images/AFP)

No Thoughts of Revenge as France Start World Cup Against Senegal, Says Deschamps

France ‌coach Didier Deschamps said his side were not out for revenge in their World Cup opener against Senegal on Tuesday, 24 years after an opening loss…

Sports  Tunisia head coach Sabri Lamouchi watches during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Sweden and Tunisia in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP)

Tunisia Fires Coach Sabri Lamouchi After World Cup Loss

Tunisia fired head ‌coach Sabri Lamouchi on Monday after a lopsided loss in their first World Cup game. The Tunisian Football Federation announced his…

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Former Captain Says 2026 World Cup Continues Saudi Arabia’s Historic Journey

Former Saudi national team captain Majed Abdullah said the Saudi team's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues a journey that began with their…

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Makkah to Launch World Cup 2026 Fan Zone Experience for Residents, Visitors

The Holy Makkah Municipality is scheduled to launch the World Cup 2026 tent to provide an integrated destination that enables residents and visitors to follow…

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Sports Jude Bellingham #10 of England applauds the fans following victory after the International Friendly match between England and Costa Rica at Inter&Co Stadium on June 10, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. (Getty Images/AFP)

Henderson Praises ‘Big-Game’ Bellingham amid Outside Noise

England midfielder Jordan Henderson has leapt to the defense of Jude Bellingham, saying the polarizing 22-year-old is central to the team despite outside…

Sports Chris Wood #9 and Darren Bazeley, Head Coach of New Zealand, during the press conference of New Zealand one day ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match between Iran and New Zealand at Los Angeles Stadium on June 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Getty Images/AFP)

New Zealand Brush Aside Politics ahead of World Cup Opener against Iran

New Zealand ‌coach Darren Bazeley brushed aside the political backdrop to his side's World Cup opener against Iran on Monday, saying his players were…

Sports Qatar's goalkeeper Mahmud Abunada greets supporters as he leaves the pitch after the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match Qatar against Switzerland, in San Francisco, USA, 13 June 2026. (EPA)

Qatar’s Keeper Abunada Enjoys ‘Most Beautiful Moment’ at World Cup After Setbacks

Qatar's resilience against Switzerland ‌owed much to goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada, whose key saves kept them in the game, a remarkable comeback for a player…

Sports  Egypt's Mohamed Salah exercises with his teammates during a training session ahead of their team's World Cup Group G soccer match against Belgium in Seattle, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP)

Egypt Believes It Has a Strong Roster Around Salah as It Prepares to Face Belgium in World Cup

Egypt's World Cup opener against Belgium on Monday will pit former Liverpool standout Mohamed Salah in an underdog role against longtime Manchester City…

Sports FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group F - Netherlands v Japan - Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, US - June 14, 2026 Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman reacts. (Reuters)

Netherlands Coach Koeman Defends Tactics After Frustration Against Japan

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman defended his tactics and substitutions after Dutch hopes of victory in their World Cup opener were foiled by a late Japan goal…

Sports Sweden's Yasin Ayari (18) scores his team's fifth goal during the World Cup Group F soccer match between Sweden and Tunisia in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP)

Sweden Smash Five Past Tunisia in World Cup Opener

Sweden's Yasin Ayari scored ‌two sensational goals and Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres also got on the scoresheet as they cruised to a 5-1 World Cup…

Sports Saudi national team coach Georgios Donis said the team is ready for its FIFA World Cup 2026. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Ready for World Cup Opener against Uruguay, Donis Says

Saudi national team coach Georgios Donis said the team is ready for its FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Uruguay, the Saudi Press Agency said on Monday. …

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Sports Donna Vekic of Croatia poses with the trophy after winning the women's final of the Queen's Club tennis championships against Emma Raducanu of Britain, in London, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Maja Smiejkowska)

Vekic Beats Raducanu in Queen's Club Final

Donna Vekic won her first title in three years as the Croatian beat former US Open champion Emma Raducanu 6-0, 7-6 (8/6) in the Queen's Club final on Sunday. …

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Sports Formula One F1 - Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix - Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain - June 14, 2026 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton celebrates on the podium with a trophy after winning the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix REUTERS/Bruna Casas

Hamilton Claims his First Ferrari Win at Barcelona Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton claimed his first victory for Ferrari on Sunday at the Barcelona-Catalunya Formula One Grand Prix, ending championship leader Kimi Antonelli's…

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Sports Australia's Nestory Irankunda (17) and Türkiye's Ismail Yuksek (16) jump to head the ball during the World Cup Group D soccer match between Australia and Türkiye in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Australia Win 2-0 to Spoil Türkiye's Return to World Cup Stage

Australia spoiled Türkiye's return to the World Cup stage after 24 years by securing a 2-0 victory in their Group D opener on Saturday, courtesy of goals from…

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Sports Morocco's head coach Mohamed Ouahbi gestures during the 2026 World Cup Group C football match between Brazil and Morocco at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on June 13, 2026. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP)

Coach Ouahbi Confident in Morocco's Future after 1-1 Draw with Brazil

Morocco are hungry to go beyond the semi-finals at the World Cup, coach Mohamed Ouahbi said after his side earned a 1-1 draw with powerhouse Brazil in their…

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