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Cristiano Ronaldo has been left out of Al-Nassr's squad for the AFC Champions League Elite match against Pakhtakor in Tashkent. Coach Ange Postecoglou said the decision to rest Ronaldo, Kingsley Coman and Mohamed Simakan was based on fixture congestion and travel demands, while wider security concer
3d agoCristiano Ronaldo’s 2007-08 Manchester United season topped the inaugural B.O.A.T. fan vote, finishing ahead of Lionel Messi’s record-setting 2012 campaign in the ranking of Ballon d’Or-winning seasons.
29 Oct 2026 FootballInter Miami salvaged a 2-2 draw against FC Cincinnati after Riquelme Fillipi scored in the 90th minute. Lionel Messi played the full match but did not score as four second-half goals decided the MLS contest.
29 Oct 2026 FootballMeghalaya’s cabinet has approved a 45-year lease of 19.99 acres at Mawkhanu, New Shillong, for a NorthEast United FC football academy. The proposed ₹40–50 crore project is expected to include three football grounds, accommodation and supporting facilities.
28 Oct 2026 FootballHarry Kane claimed the 2026 men’s Ballon d’Or in London, becoming the first English winner since Michael Owen in 2001 after scoring 73 goals for club and country during the 2025–26 season.
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The AFC has finalised dates, kick-off times and venues for the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia, with 24 teams playing from January 7 to February 5 across Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Khobar.
26 Oct 2026 FootballCristiano Ronaldo was left off the 30-player 2026 Ballon d’Or shortlist despite helping Al-Nassr win the Saudi Pro League, with the award prioritising individual impact, team honours and fair play.
26 Oct 2026 FootballKylian Mbappe played down reaching 100 goals for Real Madrid after scoring in the 2-1 El Clasico win over Barcelona, focusing instead on the team’s result and La Liga position.
26 Oct 2026 FootballIndia’s U15 Blue Colts defeated Cameroon 2-1 in Baku on October 25 to make it two wins from two in Group K at the FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival. R Lalremruatfela scored the winner and goalkeeper Jenit Ningthoujam saved a late penalty.
25 Oct 2026 BREAKING FootballArsenal moved level on points with Premier League leaders Manchester City after a 2-0 win over Everton. Ezri Konsa scored his first Arsenal goal in the seventh minute, and Gabriel Magalhães sealed the result with a second-half header.
24 Oct 2026 BREAKING FootballIndia Khelo Football’s Tyger IKF Season 6 has listed youth football trials across several cities in October 2026, with boys and girls eligible in the 2009–2016 age categories. Players should verify their city’s latest schedule and registration details through the official IKF trial calendar.
21 Oct 2026 BREAKING 🟡 Report · The Indian Express FootballCristiano Ronaldo was reportedly fined €285 by Portugal’s football authorities following his walkout during the World Cup qualifying match against Ireland, according to a report by The Indian Express.
20 Oct 2026 🟢 Confirmed · Sportstar FootballChelsea goalkeeper Emi Martínez confirmed that he underwent successful surgery after a collision with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite during Chelsea’s 2-0 Premier League win on October 17. The Argentina international had been taken to hospital with a concussion and a reported jaw injury.
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