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Riyad Mahrez has revealed that his ultimate footballing ambition was to pull on the famous Barcelona shirt and line up alongside Lionel Messi. The Algerian winger, who eventually became a hero at Manchester City, has opened up on how close he came to a different path during his rise to the top.

The Saudi Pro League have officially unveiled the five-man shortlist for the prestigious 2025-26 Player of the Season award. As a dramatic title race between Al Nassr and Al Hilal reaches its climax on the final day, Cristiano Ronaldo and Ivan Toney headline the nominations alongside Joao Felix, Julian Quinones, and Ruben Neves in a competitive year.

Cristiano Ronaldo enjoyed the last laugh in his budding rivalry with Ivan Toney as Al-Nassr moved a step closer to the Saudi Pro League title. The Portuguese superstar was seen mockingly celebrating in the Al-Ahli and England striker's face during a heated encounter on Wednesday night.

Cristiano Ronaldo has candidly admitted that the final whistle on his legendary career is approaching fast. The Portuguese icon, now 41, remains the driving force behind Al-Nassr’s pursuit of silverware, but has acknowledged that his time at the top is naturally reaching its conclusion.