Bruno Fernandes said on Saturday that Cristiano Ronaldo accepts responsibility for the red card he received in Portugal’s 2-0 loss to Ireland, a dismissal that will keep him out of Sunday’s decisive World Cup qualifier against Armenia. Portugal, top of Group F with 10 points, must win to secure direct qualification for the 2026 tournament.…

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed on Thursday that Lionel Messi will start in Friday’s friendly against Angola, marking the world champions’ final match of 2025. The squad arrived in Luanda to a warm reception, with excitement centred firmly on the Albiceleste captain. Speaking at a press conference shortly after landing, Scaloni…

Finland welcome Malta to Helsinki for another round of the European qualifiers, and honestly, it feels like a game the home fans will expect nothing less than three points from. Malta always show plenty of heart, but Finland at home is a tough mountain to climb. Still, football surprises happen, so let’s dive into the vibe of both sides before the…

Argentina will meet Angola in Luanda in a rare one-match international window, with global attention fixed once again on Lionel Messi. The world champions, unable to secure a second opponent for this FIFA date, will play only the Angolans—a fixture built largely around the presence of their captain, whose participation has been a key factor in…

Harry Kane reached another significant milestone in his England career as Thursday’s win over Serbia marked his 72nd victory for the national team, drawing him level with Wayne Rooney at the top of England’s all-time wins list. Kane Continues to Rewrite England History Since making his England debut on 27 March 2015, the Bayern Munich striker…

Ireland stunned Portugal 2–0 in Dublin on Thursday, delivering a landmark victory that leaves Cristiano Ronaldo’s side still searching for a place at the 2026 World Cup. Troy Parrott scored twice in a superb first-half display, while Ronaldo was sent off for elbowing Dara O’Shea as Portugal’s frustrations boiled over. Ireland Keep Qualification…

France sealed their place at the 2026 World Cup with a commanding 4–0 victory over Ukraine on Thursday, a match played under the shadow of solemn tributes marking the 10th anniversary of the 2015 Paris attacks. Kylian Mbappé struck twice, while Michael Olise and Hugo Ekitike added one each to secure Les Bleus’ qualification with a game to spare.…

Nigeria booked a place in the African 2026 World Cup playoff final after a 4–1 extra-time win over Gabon on Thursday, with Victor Osimhen scoring twice to seal the Super Eagles’ passage. They will face the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday in Rabat, where a spot in next year’s inter-continental qualifying tournament is at stake. Osimhen…

England maintained their perfect World Cup qualifying campaign with a 2-0 win over Serbia on Thursday, though the match was overshadowed by Jude Bellingham’s reduced role and ongoing scrutiny over his place in Thomas Tuchel’s plans. England Stay Perfect, but Bellingham Benched Again Bukayo Saka struck in the first half at Wembley, and Eberechi…

Manchester United Women Make It Three Wins from Three in Europe Manchester United Women extended their perfect start to the Champions League with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain – their first-ever European fixture at Old Trafford. In front of a lively 14,667-strong crowd, Melvine Malard fired United ahead before Olga Carmona’s…