Cristiano Ronaldo ponders future as World Cup retirement looms
In a recent interview, Cristiano Ronaldo suggested that his final year in professional football may be near, sparking speculation about his World Cup plans and future endeavors.
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In a recent interview, Cristiano Ronaldo suggested that his final year in professional football may be near, sparking speculation about his World Cup plans and future endeavors.

Belmont University's women's soccer team opens its 2024 campaign against SoCon champion Samford University on August 16, streaming live on ESPN+ from Yelton Field in Birmingham, Alabama.

Cristiano Ronaldo has said he is likely to retire after his final professional season at age 41, aiming to leave a spectacular legacy while planning more travel and leisure activities.
In a recent interview, Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed that 2027 could mark the end of his professional football career, setting the stage for a post‑soccer life that includes travel, padel and a celebration of his upcoming marriage to Georgina Rodríguez.

At 41, Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed that the current season will likely mark his final chapter in professional football, wrapping up a 25‑year journey that has taken him from Madeira to the pinnacle of the sport.

A look at how Appalachian State’s soccer program is retooling its approach, confronting historic rivals, and aiming for a turnaround in a demanding schedule.

Anan Khalaili’s £21 million transfer to Crystal Palace marks a historic milestone in Israeli soccer, linking the young talent with a club known for nurturing emerging stars.

The upcoming season marks a pivotal moment for girls soccer in San Juan County as longtime contenders regroup in a new district, with historic championship hopes on the horizon.

The Sycamores host Western Kentucky in their 2026 home opener at Memorial Stadium, looking to extend the strong performance that led to a 3‑0 win over Western Illinois.

A video of Jaxson Bergman assaulting Kyle Soost sparked outrage online, but authorities have yet to impose any formal penalty.

Josh Yurick, a former Crossroads soccer coach and current art teacher at Big Rapids Middle School, has stepped into the role of head coach for the Big Rapids boys soccer Cardinals, bringing a 22‑player roster, foreign exchange students, and a focus on fitness and district competition.

Arsenal opened the new English football season with a stunning display, netting inside the opening 25 seconds against Manchester City in the Community Shield at Cardiff's Principality Stadium.

Carter Breen steps into the Norwin Knights head‑coach role, inheriting a championship‑winning culture and a roster brimming with talent as the team adapts to a renovated stadium and new sectional rivals.

Despite a season riddled with injuries, the Franklin Regional boys soccer team captured the WPIAL Class 3A championship and now looks to build on that momentum with a deep roster and a coach eager to blend experience and adaptability.

Despite a recent section shuffle that removed the historic Deer Lakes rivalry, the Bulldogs are focused on securing a WPIAL Class 2A title this season.

The Franklin Regional girls' soccer team, a perennial playoff contender, is poised to finally break through after a season marked by close losses and a revamped roster.

After capturing Section 1 and reaching the WPIAL semifinals, the Norwin girls' soccer team aims to translate a 15‑4 record, 11 shutouts and a potent offense into another postseason run, practicing at Turner Valley Road while the Knights Stadium renovation continues.

Ole Miss soccer prepares for its inaugural road test of the 2026 season as it meets the Ragin' Cajuns in Lafayette, highlighting new coaching leadership and key player storylines.

Indiana's men's soccer team looks to replace departed midfield stars Palmer Ault and Jack Wagoner with new transfers Wes Carnevale and Alex Matthews as they gear up for a challenging 2026 nonconference slate.

Tennessee opens its 2026 women's soccer season Sunday at 2 p.m. EDT, facing South Alabama at Regal Soccer Stadium, a venue that witnessed a thrilling victory two decades ago.

Marshall University’s women’s soccer team began the 2026 campaign with a 3‑1 win over Morehead State, driven by two goals from Luana Gusmao, a strike from Delfina Lombardi, a decisive penalty save by Emma Durand, and an all‑game contribution from Bailey Fisher.

Claire Hutton’s path from a small-town soccer enthusiast to a key figure for Bay FC and the USWNT illustrates the growing investment in female athletes, highlighted by a state‑of‑the‑art training center and a legacy‑building vision.

A clean‑sheet performance and a historic milestone for head coach Dale Mitchell highlight the Leopards’ season‑opening triumph.

The nonprofit club, rooted in Maplewood and South Orange since 1965, opens registration for its Fall 2026 Academy, offering professional youth coaching and a focus on confidence, teamwork and lifelong love of soccer.