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The UAE secured a 1-1 draw against two-time Asian champions Qatar in their final Group B match on Wednesday, finishing top of the group and earning a place in the Gulf Cup semifinals. The result gave the UAE seven points from three matches, with Qatar finishing second on goal difference. Ali Saleh Scores Late Equaliser Qatar took the lead in the 33rd minute through Almoez Ali, putting the UAE under pressure for much of the first half. However, the UAE responded just before

Cristiano Ronaldo’s international future has come under scrutiny after the Portugal captain abruptly left the national team’s training camp in Copenhagen on Wednesday. The 41-year-old forward departed just one day before Portugal’s Nations League match against Denmark, following comments from coach Jorge Jesus about tensions between the pair. Ronaldo later confirmed his decision in an Instagram post, saying he had made the decision after Jesus’ press conference and a conversation with Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) president Pedro Proenca. Ronaldo Says He Will Reveal

Greece stunned hosts Germany with a 1-0 victory in their Nations League Group A2 clash on Sunday, with Dimitris Kourbelis scoring the decisive goal in the 74th minute. The result gave Greece their first-ever win in 11 meetings against Germany and moved them to the top of Group A2 with six points from two matches. Germany remains on one point. Kourbelis Seals Historic Greek Victory Germany dominated possession for much of the opening half, enjoying almost 80% of the ball, but they struggled

The UAE booked their place in the Gulf Cup semifinals after a convincing 3-0 victory over defending champions Bahrain in Jeddah on Sunday. The UAE delivered an impressive attacking performance at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium, controlling the Group B match through strong midfield play and effective passing. Ousmane Gives UAE the Lead The UAE took the lead in the 30th minute when Ousmane found the back of the net. The goal gave the UAE confidence as they continued to control possession

The UAE secured their place in the Gulf Cup 27 semifinals after defeating defending champions Bahrain 3-0 in their Group B match at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium in Jeddah. The victory gave the UAE six points from two matches and kept them at the top of the group on goal difference. Othman Camara Gives UAE Early Lead The UAE controlled much of the opening period and broke the deadlock in the 30th minute. Othman Camara opened the scoring to give

The UAE made a strong start to their Arabian Gulf Cup campaign with a convincing 4-0 victory over Yemen at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah on Thursday. Giménez Leads UAE to Comfortable Victory The Whites dominated the Group B encounter, with Argentina-born attacking midfielder Giménez scoring twice to help secure a commanding victory. Yemen struggled to contain the UAE's attacking pressure throughout the match. The UAE doubled their advantage in the 36th minute when Yemen defender Nader Sahal scored an own

Manchester City moved into the first international break three points clear at the top of the Premier League after defeating Sunderland 5-3 in an entertaining clash at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. The victory maintained City's 100% league record and extended their winning run to seven matches in all competitions. Semenyo Leads City's Goal Rush Antoine Semenyo played a key role in City's victory, scoring twice in a thrilling contest. City opened the scoring in the ninth minute when Enzo Fernandez curled a

Michael Carrick insisted there were positive signs for Manchester United despite their disappointing 1-1 draw against Fulham on Sunday. United were moments away from suffering a third consecutive defeat before Matheus Cunha rescued his side with a deflected effort. The result came after defeats to Manchester City in the Premier League and Brighton in the League Cup. Martinez Own Goal Puts Fulham Ahead Manchester United fell behind in the 63rd minute after a bizarre own goal from Lisandro Martinez. The defender's attempted clearance

Liverpool piled more pressure on struggling Tottenham Hotspur with a convincing 3-1 victory in the League Cup third round at a rain-soaked Anfield. Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai were on target for Liverpool as Tottenham suffered another disappointing result following their difficult start to the Premier League season. Tottenham have failed to win or score in their opening four league matches this season, recording two defeats and two draws. Their only victory so far came in the League Cup against

Arsenal teenager Max Dowman delivered a remarkable performance as the Gunners defeated Ipswich Town 4-2 in the Carabao Cup third round. The 16-year-old scored twice, helping Arsenal secure their place in the competition’s fourth round. Dowman’s impressive display attracted attention as he showed confidence, creativity and composure despite his young age. Max Dowman Makes the Difference for Arsenal Arsenal started strongly and took control of the match early. Dowman opened the scoring in the seventh minute after making a promising attacking move and

The Ballon d’Or 2026 nominees have been announced, setting the stage for another major battle for football’s most prestigious individual prize. Lionel Messi, Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland and Lamine Yamal are among the biggest names included in the 30-player shortlist. Ballon d’Or 2026 Nominees: Messi Makes His Return Lionel Messi's inclusion is one of the biggest talking points from this year's shortlist. The Argentine superstar, who has already won the Ballon d’Or eight times, is back among the nominees and will

FC Barcelona made a statement in their opening Champions League match of the 2026/27 campaign, cruising to a convincing 5-1 victory over Feyenoord at Camp Nou. Raphinha led the way with two goals, while Karim Adeyemi, Lamine Yamal and Gabriel Jesus also found the net as Hansi Flick’s side delivered another impressive attacking display. Barcelona Make a Flying Start in Europe Raphinha Sets the Tone Early Barcelona wasted little time taking control of the contest. Raphinha opened the scoring early after combining with

Lionel Messi is reportedly preparing for another major move in Spanish football, with the Argentina and Inter Miami star reaching an agreement in principle to acquire CD Eldense, a club competing in Spain’s second division. The proposed deal would further expand Messi’s growing involvement in football ownership. Messi Moves Closer to Buying CD Eldense According to reports, Messi has reached a verbal agreement with Eldense’s current owners to become the club’s majority shareholder. The final transfer is expected to take place after the

Lionel Messi, one of the greatest footballers in history, has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 39. The Argentina captain shared the emotional news on social media on Monday, bringing an end to an extraordinary 20-year journey with the national team. The decision was clearly not an easy one for the legendary forward, who admitted that saying goodbye to the national team still hurts deeply.  Messi explained that he had been thinking about retirement since Argentina’s defeat to Spain

One of the most popular and successful footballers in the world is Cristiano Ronaldo. The story of his journey from a young boy on the Portuguese island of Madeira to becoming a global footballing icon is one of talent, hard work, discipline and unwavering determination. Over the course of his career, Ronaldo has represented all four of football's giants: Sporting CP, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus & Al-Nassr. And he has helped lead to worldwide success for the Portugal national team too. He

Xabi Alonso enjoyed a winning start to his tenure as Chelsea manager as the Blues edged Fulham 3-2 in a thrilling west London derby at Craven Cottage on Monday. Joao Pedro scored after just 31 seconds before Morgan Rogers netted on his Chelsea debut. Cole Palmer added a third after half-time, while Fulham's Josh King and Gonzalo Garcia scored to keep the hosts in contention. Pedro Gives Chelsea Dream Start Chelsea needed only 31 seconds to take the lead. A move involving Levi

FIFA Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour has left the organisation, just weeks after publicly criticising President Gianni Infantino’s controversial proposal to sell a stake in the commercial rights of the World Cup and other tournaments. FIFA confirmed that Lamour’s working relationship with the governing body ended on August 17, 2026, without providing further details. Lamour Leaves FIFA After Criticising Infantino Plan Lamour joined FIFA’s senior leadership team in November 2024 after previously being part of Infantino’s campaign team during his successful presidential bid

Barcelona have reached an agreement with Manchester City to sign Spain midfielder Rodri, with the transfer expected to become official in the coming days. Barcelona Reach Agreement With Manchester City A source from the Catalan club told AFP that Barcelona and Manchester City have agreed on a deal for the 30-year-old midfielder. Reports indicate that Barcelona will pay around €75 million ($87 million) for Rodri. A Barcelona source said an official announcement is expected in the coming days, paving the way for the

Cristiano Ronaldo has raised fresh questions about his future by suggesting that the upcoming year could be the final season of his extraordinary playing career. Ronaldo Calls Time on Career Potentially Near The 41-year-old Portugal captain said his retirement could be approaching as he reflects on more than two decades at the highest level. “This is probably my last year of football, and I want to leave a spectacular legacy,” Ronaldo said in an interview with Vogue. The statement has intensified speculation about

Arsenal made a strong start to the new season with a convincing 3-0 victory over Manchester City in the FA Community Shield in Cardiff. The result gave Mikel Arteta’s side the first silverware of the campaign and provided several early talking points. Arsenal Make Early Statement With Silverware Arsenal wasted no time making their mark, scoring after just 23 seconds — their fastest goal across 668 matches under Mikel Arteta. The dominant performance delivered an emphatic victory and could prove an early psychological