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Carlo Ancelotti believes in Cristiano Ronaldo’s dream of 1,000 goals
Carlo Ancelotti said he is convinced that Cristiano Ronaldo will reach the mythical milestone of 1,000 goals, praising the extraordinary passion and professionalism of his former player. Brazil’s manager, Carlo Ancelotti, expressed optimism about Cristiano Ronaldo’s ability to pass the… -
Brazil: Oscar hospitalized in São Paulo after suffering a fainting spell during training
Former Brazil international Oscar, an ex-Chelsea player, suffered a medical episode during training with São Paulo and was hospitalized for cardiac tests. Former Brazilian Chelsea midfielder Oscar was rushed to hospital on Tuesday after collapsing during a training session with… -
Lionel Messi: “Leaving Barça left me with a strange feeling”
Lionel Messi emotionally revisited his departure from FC Barcelona in 2021, which he still considers painful and unfinished today. An absolute icon of FC Barcelona, Lionel Messi reflected on his painful exit from the Catalan club in the summer of… -
Lionel Messi lays down his conditions to play in the 2026 World Cup
Lionel Messi said he will only play in the 2026 World Cup with Argentina if he feels physically ready to help his team. At 38, Lionel Messi does not rule out taking part in the 2026 World Cup, which will… -
Lionel Messi talks about his fondest memories at Barça
Lionel Messi revealed that his greatest memories at FC Barcelona remain the historic sextuple of 2009 under Pep Guardiola and the Champions League won in 2015 with Luis Enrique. An icon of FC Barcelona for more than fifteen years, Lionel… -
2026 World Cup playoffs: ahead of Cameroon vs DR Congo, Ngamaleu at the center of a sexual scandal in Russia
A few days away from a crucial meeting with the Cameroon national team, Nicolas Moumi Ngamaleu is going through a turbulent patch. The Dynamo Moscow winger finds himself in the spotlight for off-field reasons, after an altercation involving his partner,… -
World Cup 2026: “This will be my last World Cup,” CR7
At an event in Riyadh this Tuesday, Cristiano Ronaldo said that the 2026 World Cup will be the last one he will play in his career. Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo sees the end of his incredible journey approaching. At 40,… -
Premier League: “no one wins the title in November,” Guardiola warns Arsenal
Ahead of the clash with Liverpool, Pep Guardiola called for calm, saying that despite Manchester City’s deficit to Arsenal, « nobody wins the title in November ». Pep Guardiola refuses to panic. On the eve of the clash between Manchester… -
Cristiano Ronaldo: “The Saudi Pro League is superior to Ligue 1 and the Portuguese league”
Al-Nassr’s Portuguese star, Cristiano Ronaldo, praised the level of the Saudi league, which he considers superior to Ligue 1 and the Portuguese league, while defending his performances against critics. Cristiano Ronaldo believes that the Saudi league has now overtaken French… -
Champions League: Erling Haaland etches his name a little further into the history books
By scoring against his former club, Erling Haaland became the first player in history to score in five consecutive Champions League matches with three different clubs. Manchester City striker Erling Haaland once again blew the stats through the roof on… -
Tragedy in Serbia: Radnicki 1923 coach dies during match
The Serbian championship was struck by tragedy this weekend: Radnicki 1923 coach Mladen Zizovic died during a match after suffering a medical emergency on the sideline. Serbian football is in mourning. Mladen Zizovic, coach of FK Radnicki 1923, collapsed on… -
Champions League: Gareth Bale takes a dig at Mbappé and Vinicius after Real’s defeat at Liverpool
Former Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale strongly criticized the performances he considered disappointing from the attacking duo, who were unable to make an impact in the defeat to Liverpool in the Champions League. Former Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale did… -
Carlo Ancelotti reins in Vinicius after his dazzling display in the Clasico
Carlo Ancelotti admitted he had reprimanded Vinicius after his outburst during the Clasico against FC Barcelona, saying the Madrid forward had « understood his mistake ». Brazil’s head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, commented on the incident between Vinicius and Xabi Alonso… -
Is Endrick set to leave Real Madrid for Lyon this winter?
Short on playing time at Real Madrid, the young Brazilian prodigy Endrick could join Olympique Lyonnais as early as the winter transfer window. Real Madrid’s young Brazilian forward Endrick is reportedly considering leaving the club as early as the winter… -
Champions League: big blow for Real Madrid ahead of clash with Liverpool
Real Madrid will have to do without young Argentine Franco Mastantuono, sidelined by pubalgia, ahead of their trip to Anfield to face Liverpool in the Champions League. On the eve of their trip to Anfield to face Liverpool in the… -
Salah joins Lampard in Premier League history
Thanks to his goal against Aston Villa, Mohamed Salah has joined Frank Lampard in third place among the most decisive players in Premier League history, with 279 goal contributions. Mohamed Salah continues to write his legend in England. Liverpool’s Egyptian… -
Liverpool: Michael Owen explains Mohamed Salah’s dip in form
For Michael Owen, age and the departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold would be the main causes of Mohamed Salah’s current decline at Liverpool. Having scored only three goals and provided two assists in nine Premier League matches, Mohamed Salah is experiencing… -
Rooney: “Ronaldo won’t stop until he’s scored 1,000 goals”
For Wayne Rooney, his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo won’t hang up his boots before reaching the mythical milestone of 1,000 career goals. A Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney is convinced that his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo won’t consider retirement before… -
Barça: Osimhen and Haaland to succeed Lewandowski
In search of a successor to Robert Lewandowski, Barça is reportedly considering making a big splash in the transfer market, with Victor Osimhen and Erling Haaland among the names mentioned to bolster its attack. Barça is already planning the future… -
World Cup 2026 (Q): “Ghana can compete with England and Brazil”, Ernest Thompson
A few months before the World Cup 2026, former Black Stars official Ernest Thompson shows unchanged confidence. According to him, Ghana has the tools to compete with the world’s top football nations, provided they show discipline and tactical rigor. Former… -
2025 U-17 Women’s World Cup: quarter-final matchups, Africa eliminated
The eight best teams in the U17 Women’s World Cup, held in Morocco, are now known. While France secured its ticket after a gripping showdown against Spain, no African country will take part in the quarterfinals. The quarterfinal bracket of… -
World Cup 2026 prep: a friendly match between Argentina and Angola in November
A few months before the 2026 World Cup, the Argentine world champions will make an African stopover in November for a friendly match against Angola, an unprecedented fixture in their preparations. As defending champions, Argentina will also be at the… -
Real Madrid: Vinícius apologizes after his outburst during the Clásico
Substituted in the 72nd minute of the clash against FC Barcelona, Real Madrid’s Brazilian winger acknowledged he reacted poorly. In a message posted on X, Vinícius Júnior apologized to his teammates, to president Florentino Pérez and to the Merengue supporters.… -
2025 U-17 Women’s World Cup: four nations already qualified for the quarterfinals
Italy, Brazil, the Netherlands and North Korea secured their spots in the U-17 Women’s World Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday after a day marked by convincing wins and nail‑biting suspense. The first berths for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, currently… -
“He’s the GOAT”, Lionel Messi’s comment that won’t please Cristiano Ronaldo
Asked about the greatest player in football history, Lionel Messi named Diego Maradona without hesitation. The Inter Miami forward also praised other global sports legends, from Michael Jordan to Rafael Nadal, including Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. Inter Miami forward… -
Junior Olaitan apologizes after a controversial shirt swap with Osimhen
Criticized by Göztepe supporters after swapping his shirt with Victor Osimhen at the end of the match against Galatasaray, Junior Olaitan has apologized. The Beninese midfielder says it was simply a friendly gesture toward his Nigerian compatriot. Göztepe’s Beninese attacking… -
Liga: Vinicius Junior is reportedly considering leaving Real Madrid
Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior is reportedly seriously considering leaving the Merengue club after another episode of tension that occurred on Sunday during the 2-1 victory over FC Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabéu. Substituted late in the match by Xabi… -
FIFPRO World 11 (2025): Mbappé, Haaland and Messi among the 26 nominees
FIFPRO unveiled the list of 26 players shortlisted for the 2025 men’s World 11, featuring established stars like Messi and Ronaldo and young prodigies such as Mbappé, Bellingham and Yamal. FIFPRO revealed on Monday the list of 26 preselected players… -
La Liga: Vinicius Jr savors Real Madrid’s victory over Barça
After a commanding Clasico performance, Vinicius Jr praised Real Madrid’s win over Barça while thanking the fans for their support at the Santiago Bernabéu. Real Madrid won the Clasico this Sunday at the Santiago Bernabéu, coming out on top 2-1… -
Clasico: De Jong slams Carvajal after end-of-match brawl
The Clasico between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona (2-1), on Sunday at the Santiago Bernabéu, did not only provide spectacle on the pitch. After the final whistle, a heated altercation broke out between players from both sides, with Lamine Yamal…