Ronaldo contract extension talks opened at Al-NassrAl-Nassr have reportedly opened contract extension talks with Cristiano Ronaldo, who has decided he wants to play the 2026 World Cup.C. RonaldoAl Nassr FC
World Cup final to feature Super Bowl-like halftime showFIFA has tapped Global Citizen to produce a halftime show akin to the Super Bowl for 2026 final
‘Thank you to Arsenal’ – Martinez gets world’s best billingAston Villa legend Nigel Spink has said “thank you to Arsenal” for letting Emi Martinez go, with the Argentine star now the world’s best goalkeeper.E. MartinezPremier League
Howard: Pochettino can't follow Man City blueprint with U.S.Mauricio Pochettino has been warned against trying to follow Manchester City’s blueprint with the USMNT, as Pep Guardiola “has ruined football”.USAM. Pochettino
CR7's 'big ego' credited with making him 'greatest role model’Cristiano Ronaldo’s “big ego” is being credited with making the Portuguese superstar the “greatest role model in football history”.C. RonaldoSaudi Pro League
'No way around Klopp' – Ex-Liverpool boss made a top targetGermany sporting direction Rudi Voller admits there is “no way around” Jurgen Klopp if the ex-Liverpool boss wanted to coach his homeland.J. KloppGermany
Report: USMNT, England in talks over pre-World Cup friendlyAhead of hosting the 2026 World Cup, the U.S. reportedly are in talks to take on the Three Lions in an international friendlyUSAEngland
Italy legend Salvatore 'Toto' Schillaci dies aged 59Italy legend Salvatore Schillaci, the top scorer at the 1990 World Cup, has died aged 59 following a battle with cancer.ItalyJuventus
French star happy to exact revenge on ‘very arrogant’ MartinezFrench star Giulian Biancone has expressed his delight at helping Olympiacos to exact revenge on “very arrogant” Argentine goalkeeper Emi Martinez.E. MartinezPremier League
Riquelme certain Messi will lead Argentina at 2026 World CupJuan Roman Riquelme has backed Lionel Messi to lead Argentina at the 2026 World Cup after "reinventing himself" at Inter Miami.L. MessiArgentina
Martinez’s ‘weird’ behaviour stops standing among top keepersEmi Martinez has been told that his “weird” behaviour is preventing a deserved standing among the top three keepers in world football being taken up.E. MartinezPremier League
CR7 needs retirement push to avoid ‘six goals in Saudi’ fateCristiano Ronaldo has been told that he needs a “best mate” to push him into retirement and avoid the fate of scoring “six goals in the Saudi League”.C. RonaldoSaudi Pro League
CR7 promise after hitting one billion social media milestoneCristiano Ronaldo has made history again after reaching one billion followers across social media, and the Portuguese intends to create even more.C. RonaldoSaudi Pro League
Kane told why 126-cap England record is achievableHarry Kane has been told why 126 caps and another record with England is achievable, with the prolific striker having a “couple of years” left in him.H. KaneEngland
NXGN 20 for 2034: Wonderkids set to shine at Saudi World CupGOAL takes a look at 20 highly-rated wonderkids who could thrive at the 2034 World Cup, which Saudi Arabia is bidding to host L. YamalEndrick
📽️ | Angry Martinez facing punishment for camera slapEmi Martinez faces possible punishment from FIFA after slapping a camera operator to the floor at the end of Argentina’s defeat to Colombia.E. MartinezArgentina
‘No risk’ – Wrexham hotshot Mullin backed for Wales call-upWrexham hotshot Paul Mullin is being backed to earn an international call-up with Wales as there is “no risk” involved in giving him a chance.P. MullinWrexham
Brazil boss Dorival mocked for HUGE World Cup predictionDorival Junior was mocked on social media for giving off Jurgen Klopp "vibes" as fans reacted to the Brazil manager's ambitious World Cup prediction.BrazilVinicius Junior
De Paul told Argentina only pick him 'because he's Messi's friend'Rodrigo De Paul has been branded an “unpleasant guy” and told that Argentina only continue to pick him “because he’s Lionel Messi’s friend”.L. MessiArgentina
Ronaldo set insane 1100 goal target by ex-Man Utd team-mateCristiano Ronaldo is capable of scoring 1100 goals in his stunning career, says Louis Saha, after setting himself the target of reaching four figures.C. RonaldoSaudi Pro League
Van Dijk reaffirms Netherlands commitment after retirement hintVirgil van Dijk has reaffirmed his commitment to the Netherlands after previously hinting at retirement, with another World Cup being targeted. V. van DijkNetherlands
Fernandes gives his verdict on Ronaldo's World Cup 2026 hopesBruno Fernandes says Cristiano Ronaldo is capable of playing at the 2026 World Cup - but it is up to the 39-year-old whether he wants to or not.C. RonaldoB. Fernandes
‘Reason why he’s in Saudi Arabia’ – CR7 becomes a ‘problem’Cristiano Ronaldo has become a “problem” for Portugal, says Gabriel Agbonlahor, with the all-time great told “there’s a reason he’s in Saudi Arabia”.C. RonaldoSaudi Pro League
Martinez dusts off celebration in trophy paradeWorld Cup winner Emi Martinez has dusted off his trophy celebration when helping Argentina to parade their latest Copa America crown.E. MartinezArgentina
Another record & 900 goals but Ronaldo has ‘more dreams’Cristiano Ronaldo has made more history, reaching 900 career goals, but the Al-Nassr and Portugal superstar claims to still “have more dreams”.C. RonaldoSaudi Pro League
Messi sends emotional retirement message to Di MariaLionel Messi sent an emotional retirement message to Angel Di Maria as his fellow World Cup winner bid farewell to the Argentina national team.L. MessiArgentina
‘Messi rent free in his head' - CR7 mocked for Euros claimCristiano Ronaldo has been told Lionel Messi is “living rent free in his head” after claiming that his Euros win is equivalent to a World Cup triumph.C. RonaldoL. Messi
Ronaldo threatens to hold Portugal hostage until 2026The five-time Ballon d'Or winner clearly cannot accept the fact that his national team would be better off without himOpinionC. Ronaldo
'Elite level' Carsley is a serious contender for England jobThe former journeyman midfielder has already taken the Under-21s to glory while playing the type of exciting football the country cravesOpinionEngland
Vinicius insists Spain should not host 2030 WC if racism persistsReal Madrid star Vinicius Junior says that Spain should be stripped of 2030 World Cup hosting rights if racist abuse continues in the country.Vinicius JuniorReal Madrid