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Cristiano Ronaldo is preparing to lead Portugal into his sixth World Cup finals this summer, but questions remain over how long the legendary forward can continue at the highest level. His former team-mate Beto has now weighed in on the 41-year-old’s longevity and the Selecao's chances of finally lifting the biggest trophy in international football.

England have named their squad for the 2026 World Cup, but can they go on to achieve what the so-called ‘Golden Generation’ could not and deliver a long-awaited international title? Michael Owen formed part of several trophy bids in the 1990s and 2000s, with the ex-Liverpool and Real Madrid striker telling GOAL of the failures that were toughest to stomach.

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe has lifted the veil on one of the darkest moments of his international career, revealing the depth of his distress following Euro 2020. The World Cup winner admitted he nearly retired from France duty due to a barrage of racist abuse.