During the heat of Al-Nassr's comprehensive 5-2 win over Al-Najma, Brazilian attacker Felippe Cardoso took a bold chance by approaching Cristiano Ronaldo mid-game. The 27-year-old requested the five-time Ballon d'Or winner’s jersey, a standard request for many, but Ronaldo’s reaction was anything but ordinary.
Hearts sensation Claudio Braga has seen his stock rise meteorically this season, and the 26-year-old striker now finds himself on the verge of a dream Portugal call-up. As Roberto Martinez monitors the forward's progress in Scotland ahead of the 2026 World Cup, a unique conundrum has emerged regarding his goal celebration, which he copied from Cristiano Ronaldo.
The 21-year-old attacker made a triumphant return to the Faris Ad-Dahna starting line-up on Sunday, playing a pivotal role in his side’s hard-fought 3-2 victory over their rivals. The South African winger had been out of the first-team picture since late February but proved he remains a vital asset for the Saudi club despite rumours of a move to European football swirling.
Barcelona have moved to secure the long-term future of Joao Cancelo following a string of impressive performances at Spotify Camp Nou. The versatile Portugal international has become a vital cog in Hansi Flick’s tactical set-up since returning to Catalunya on loan in January.
