Union Carl Berner Overview

‘I would prefer that he didn’t play’ - Spain hoping to avoid CR7

Luis de la Fuente has admitted he would prefer not to see Cristiano Ronaldo on the pitch when Spain face Portugal in a titanic 2026 World Cup round of 16 clash. The La Roja boss believes the 41-year-old remains a match-winning threat despite his veteran status in what is expected to be a high-stakes Iberian derby.

Last dance? Ronaldo snaps back at retirement questions

Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a defiant message to his critics while confirming that the 2026 World Cup will indeed be his final appearance on football's grandest stage. Speaking ahead of Portugal's high-stakes knockout clash with Spain, the 41-year-old insisted that he remains the master of his own destiny.

Portugal v Croatia: Round of 32 - FIFA World Cup 2026

How to get Portugal vs Spain World Cup tickets?

We're set for an Iberian derby thriller in the World Cup Round of 16. Here's how you can secure your tickets.

Emulating 'gods' almost impossible for Yamal, Mbappe & Haaland

The meteoric rise of young stars like Lamine Yamal has reignited the debate about who could inherit the throne left by the two greatest legends of modern football. However, former player Tonito warns that reaching the level of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo requires a consistency that few in history have managed to demonstrate over decades.

Spain's unsung hero Oyarzabal is the ideal anti-Ronaldo

Mikel Oyarzabal was one of five Real Sociedad players in Spain's Euro 2024 squad. No other club had more. But neither Oyarzabal nor his fellow Basques made a song and dance about their role in Spain's success in Germany. "That would be us," he told The Guardian. "[We] don't like being in the spotlight." It's getting harder and harder for him to avoid it, though.

Messi Mbappe Haaland World Cup Golden boot 16:9

World Cup Golden Boot standings: Mbappe, Haaland & Messi top chart

The 2026 World Cup is well underway and so is the race for the prestigious Golden Boot - the award given to the tournament's top scorer. There's a long and winding road to be navigated as 48 nations battle for the top prize, but which star will take home the illustrious award? Here, GOAL tracks the tournament's most prolific stars.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
4	Gamle Oslo	12	7	1	4	43	25	18	22	W L L L W
5	Baerum	12	7	1	4	37	21	16	22	D W W W L
6	Union Carl Berner	12	7	0	5	21	15	6	21	L W W L W
7	Frigg	12	6	2	4	29	22	7	20	D W W W L
8	Vaalerenga 2	12	6	1	5	24	33	-9	19	W W W W L

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