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Cristiano Ronaldo has indicated that the upcoming 2026‑27 season may be his last, as he aims to reach 1,000 career goals while the football world watches the potential retirement of Lionel Messi.
Rui Hachimura reaffirms his ambition to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, detailing his return to the Japanese national squad under new coach Dai Oketani and the upcoming friendlies and qualifiers.
Cristiano Ronaldo announced he may end his 24‑year professional career after this season, sparking worldwide discussion about his legacy and future.
At 41, Cristiano Ronaldo announced that the forthcoming campaign may be his last, tying the news to his recent marriage to Georgina Rodríguez and a focus on family. He continues to shine for Al‑Nassr in Saudi Arabia, eyes a legacy‑defining final match in 2027, and hints at travel and padel after retirement.
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 veteran point guard who has spent over a decade playing professionally across continents, Desi Washington reflects on his time in Lebanon’s competitive league, his coaching work with local high school stars, and his ongoing connection to Philadelphia’s basketball scene.
After being sacked by Liverpool, Arne Slot turned down the Netherlands national team role, citing the appeal of regular training sessions and club responsibilities over the intermittent nature of international coaching.
Arne Slot turned down the Netherlands national team’s overture, citing a desire to remain immersed in day‑to‑day club work after a brief, trophy‑laden spell at Anfield.
A wave of offers, counter‑offers and loan maneuvers is reshaping squads across the continent, with clubs weighing massive valuations and player ambitions.
The 3‑1 win in Seoul drew 50,000 fans and a high‑profile transfer, but the match also underscored deep‑seated scandals within the Korea Football Association.
Cristiano Ronaldo stands on the brink of a 1,000‑goal milestone while Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandowski, Luis Suárez and Karim Benzema remain in hot pursuit, turning every match into a chapter of soccer lore.
Prince Ali bin Al Hussein says FIFA’s refusal to pay a $4.2 million prize is a form of blackmail, as Gianni Infantino faces backlash over a controversial World Cup profit‑sharing plan.
U.S. Soccer’s choice to retain Mauricio Pochettino through the 2030 World Cup raises questions about sporting merit, donor influence, and the future direction of American soccer.
After a public split with the Japan Basketball Association, Rui Hachimura rejoins the national squad for the Asian qualifiers, joining a training camp that will test the team against South Korea, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
At an emergency UEFA meeting, two veteran female officials denounced FIFA’s proposed stake sales and host selections, demanding a full boycott and highlighting the slow progress of gender equity in football leadership.
Recent transfer speculation links top clubs with high‑profile signings, from Victor Osimhen’s potential move to Chelsea to Cody Gakpo’s possible £72 million switch, while MLS ambitions and international offers reshape player trajectories.
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino's attempt to fund the World Cup through private investment faced fierce opposition from UEFA, leading to the abandonment of the scheme and mounting calls for his resignation.
A secret plan to offload a 20 % stake in the World Cup to private investors unraveled within weeks, triggering resignations, public denunciations and a crisis of confidence that now threatens Gianni Infantino’s grip on football’s world governing body.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino abandoned a controversial plan to spin off a $20 billion commercial entity after Europe’s football bodies threatened to boycott FIFA competitions, citing concerns over commercialization and political entanglements.
UEFA warns that if FIFA proceeds with a $20 billion spin‑off of its commercial arm, all European national teams will refuse to compete in any FIFA‑sanctioned tournament, a stance that could derail the 2030 World Cup.
After five years at the helm, Eddie Howe stepped down following a disappointing season, paving the way for German coach Matthias Jaissle to take charge. The move comes after key player sales and a shared ownership link with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.
A flurry of high‑profile signings and potential departures dominate the latest gossip, from Premier League strikers to South American talents.