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Lionel Messi becomes new owner of another Segunda Division side Eldense: How many clubs does Cristiano Ronaldo own?
The Argentine superstar has agreed a deal that could give him control of another Spanish club, adding a new chapter to an increasingly ambitious portfolio that stretches across several countries and even into esports. Lionel Messi is continuing to build a soccer empire away from the pitch, and his latest move has put him on a fascinating collision course with Cristiano Ronaldo . The Argentine superstar has agreed a deal that could give him control of another Spanish club, adding a new chapte...
Video: Cristiano Ronaldo scores 979th career goal with stunning header for Al Nassr vs. Abha in SPL
With a stunning header in Al Nassr's game against Abha in the SPL, Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 979th goal of his career. Al Nassr hosted Abha on Wednesday for Matchday 6 of the 2026-27 Saudi Pro League season, aiming to bounce back following their first defeat of the campaign. With the scoreline still level in the early stages, Cristiano Ronaldo broke the deadlock with a commanding header . Despite controlling possession and generating the clearest chances against the newly promoted si...
Cristiano Ronaldo helps Al-Nassr reach soccer immortality after matching incredible 87-year-old goalscoring record
The Portugal captain’s latest goal against Abha carried far greater significance than the three points, as it kept alive a remarkable sequence that has now placed the Riyadh club alongside one of the most famous teams in the sport’s history. Cristiano Ronaldo has once again put his name at the center of an extraordinary moment in soccer history, helping Al-Nassr achieve something that had remained out of reach for generations. The Portugal captain’s latest goal against Abha carried far great...
Lionel Messi vs Robert Lewandowski: When did the two MLS stars last face each other?
Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski are finally facing each other in the Major League Soccer, prompting questions of what was the outcome of the last clash between the two legends. Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski prepare to cross paths once again, facing off for the first time in Major League Soccer following a storied and at times tense history between the two iconic forwards. As the two legends prepare to share the pitch, fans are looking back at their most recent encounters . The...
Lamine Yamal outpaces Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to become third-youngest Champions League free-kick scorer
Lamine Yamal scored his first career Champions League free kick in Barcelona's 5-1 rout of Feyenoord, becoming the third-youngest player ever to do so and beating the pace set by both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Lamine Yamal scored his first-ever direct free kick in the Champions League on Wednesday, curling home during Barcelona’s 5-1 rout of Feyenoord in the 78th minute. At 19 years and 58 days old , the Spanish winger became the third-youngest player to score a free kick in the co...
Why are Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue not starting for PSG in UCL debut vs Slovan Bratislava?
For PSG's UEFA Champions League debut against Slovan Bratislava, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue have been excluded from the starting lineup. Paris Saint-Germain host Slovan Bratislava on Wednesday, September 9, as their first opponent in the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League campaign. With high expectations surrounding the back-to-back defending champions, the absence of marquee wingers Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue from the starting XI raised immediate questions among supporters ...
Is Cristiano Ronaldo playing today? Confirmed lineups for Al-Nassr vs Abha in 2026-27 Saudi Pro League season
The meeting with Abha comes with several selection questions for Ange Postecoglou, who must balance injuries and suspensions while trying to keep his side near the top of the table. Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr return to Saudi Pro League action on Wednesday, looking to put their first defeat of the season behind them. The meeting with Abha comes with several selection questions for Ange Postecoglou, who must balance injuries and suspensions while trying to keep his side near the top of the...
Argentina have reportedly found rivals for potential farewell friendlies for Lionel Messi
Argentina are reportedly finalizing friendlies against Bolivia, Burkina Faso and Benin for October, potential farewell matches for Lionel Messi with the national team following this year's World Cup. Argentina are reportedly closing in on a set of friendlies for October’s international window that could see Lionel Messi and the national team face Bolivia, Burkina Faso and Benin , according to ESPN journalist Esteban Edul. The matches are being discussed as potential farewell games for M...
Serie A summer transfers 2026: Milan and Juventus top the spending charts
Serie A clubs experienced heavy activity during the summer transfer window, with AC Milan and Juventus leading all Italian teams in total spending. Here are the most significant moves from across the league. Serie A clubs showed plenty of ambition during the 2026 summer transfer window, spending more than €1.16 billion between them on new signings . Their total outlay was more than their counterparts in La Liga, Bundesliga and Ligue 1 , but significantly adrift of Premier League teams. ...
How to watch Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid in USA: 2026/27 Champions League, Live Stream, TV and Preview
Liverpool and Atletico Madrid clash in one of the most compelling fixtures of Matchday 1 in the 2026–27 UEFA Champions League, and here is all the information you need to watch the match live in the United States. Here are all of the details of where you can watch Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid on US television and via legal streaming: WHO: Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid WHAT: UEFA Champions League WHEN: 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT • Wednesday, September 9, 2026 WHERE: Paramount+ , TUDN USA, ...
How to watch Al Nassr vs Abha match in the USA: Live Stream and TV for 26/27 Saudi Pro League Matchday 6
Al Nassr return to action to face Abha in the 2026–27 Saudi Pro League season, and here is all the information you need to watch the match live in the United States. Here are all of the details of where you can watch Al Nassr vs Abha on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Al Nassr vs Abha WHAT Saudi Pro League WHEN 2:00pm ET / 11:00am PT • Wednesday, September 9, 2026 WHERE Fubo STREAM WATCH NOW Match Overview Al Nassr en...
How to watch Barcelona vs Feyenoord in USA: 2026/27 Champions League, Live Stream, TV and Preview
Barcelona and Feyenoord meet on Matchday 1 of the 2026–27 UEFA Champions League, and here is all the information you need to watch the match live in the United States. Here are all of the details of where you can watch Barcelona vs Feyenoord on US television and via legal streaming: WHO: Barcelona vs Feyenoord WHAT: Champions League WHEN: 12:45 PM ET / 9:45 AM PT • Wednesday, September 9, 2026 WHERE: Paramount+ , TUDN USA, UniMás, TUDN.com, Univision NOW, TUDN App, ViX STREAM: WATCH ...
Why aren’t Joao Felix and Kingsley Coman playing for Al-Nassr against Abha in the Saudi Pro League?
Cristiano Ronaldo will lead Al-Nassr into Wednesday’s Saudi Pro League meeting with Abha, but the Portuguese star will have to cope without teammates Joao Felix and Kingsley Coman. Their absence comes at an important moment for Ange Postecoglou’s side, which is looking to respond after suffering its first league defeat of the season and keep pace with Al-Hilal at the top of the table. Cristiano Ronaldo will lead Al-Nassr into Wednesday’s Saudi Pro League meeting with Abha, but the Portuguese...
Harry Kane eyes Ballon d’Or after ‘by far’ best personal season amid Champions League aspirations with Bayern
With the Champions League as the main objective for Bayern Munich, Harry Kane is eyeing the Ballon d'Or following what he catalogued as his "by far" best personal season. Harry Kane stands as one of the frontrunners to capture the 2026 Ballon d’Or following a historic 2025-26 campaign that cemented his place among the most prolific individual seasons in soccer history. While reiterating his commitment to winning the UEFA Champions League , the English superstar has turned his attention to in...
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho asks for ‘respect’ for Vinicius Jr. amid form struggles in UCL debut
While struggling to find his best form in the UEFA Champions League debut, Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho asked for "respect" for Vinicius Junior after being booed. Vinicius Junior remains far from his peak form, a reality Real Madrid supporters made clear by whistling the Brazilian during their UEFA Champions League clash against Inter Milan. Following the fixture, manager Jose Mourinho backed the winger while demanding “ respect ” as he works to rediscover his best form . With R...
Alexis Mac Allister opens up on lack of new Liverpool contract: ‘It makes me very sad’
Alexis Mac Allister admitted feeling "very sad" that Liverpool has yet to offer him a contract extension. Alexis Mac Allister addressed his contract situation at Liverpool , revealing that the club has not offered him an extension yet . The Argentine midfielder, who still has two years remaining on his current deal through June 2028 , spoke to reporters ahead of the Reds ‘ Champions League opener against Atletico Madrid at Anfield . “I received the news that the club wasn’t in a positio...
Borussia Dortmund release statement on Konstantinos Karetsas after being stretchered off in concerning scenes
Borussia Dortmund released a statement addressing Konstantinos Karetsas' status after the player had to be stretchered off the field in the 26-27 UEFA Champions League debut. Konstantinos Karetsas was at the center of a concerning incident during the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League opening matchday, requiring a stretcher to leave the pitch due to a medical situation rather than a physical tackle. Following the alarming scene, Borussia Dortmund issued an official statement providing an update o...
Erling Haaland surpasses Lionel Messi’s pace to set new Champions League goalscoring record
Erling Haaland's brace against Porto pushed his Champions League tally to 59 goals in 59 appearances, the fastest pace to that mark in the competition's history. Erling Haaland continued his extraordinary scoring pace in the Champions League on Tuesday, netting a brace in Manchester City’s 2-0 win over Porto to reach 59 goals in just 59 appearances in the competition, an almost unheard-of one-goal-per-game average. The Norwegian’s tally makes him the fastest player in the competition’s ...
Kylian Mbappe enters Champions League all-time top 5 goalscorers, closing in on Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi
Kylian Mbappe reached the top 5 in the all-time Champions League goalscoring table after his goal against Inter Milan, closing in on legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Kylian Mbappe has established himself as the premier forward of his generation, shattering records across European competitions. With his latest strike against Inter Milan, Mbappe moved closer to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi by breaking into the top five of the UEFA Champions League ‘s all-time goalscoring list ...
Real Madrid suffer, but secure a big 2-1 win over Inter in their 2026-27 UCL debut
Real Madrid were able to start their 2026-27 UEFA Champions League season with a victory over Inter in a very intense match. The 2026–27 UEFA Champions League is officially underway. On Matchday 1 of the league phase, Real Madrid hosted Inter in a game that was very exciting from the start to the end. Real Madrid took advantage of two key mistakes Inter had in the first half to put themselves with a comfortable 2-0 advantage at halftime. Kylian Mbappe and Federico Valverde scored for th...
Lionel Messi’s Spanish soccer empire grows after reportedly reaching agreement to buy La Liga 2’s Eldense
Lionel Messi's empire in Spainsh soccer is set to grow even bigger with reports claiming an agreement to buy La Liga 2 side CD Eldense. Lionel Messi is navigating the twilight of his playing career, but even before he makes the decision to officially retire, he has been building an expansive business portfolio by acquiring ownership stakes in multiple clubs. Now, his executive footprint in Spain is set to expand significantly, as Messi has reportedly reached an agreement to purchase La Liga ...
Cristiano Ronaldo learns when Kingsley Coman and Inigo Martinez could return for Al-Nassr with Joao Felix adding to the headache
Cristiano Ronaldo is facing another difficult moment with Al-Nassr after the club's first Saudi Pro League defeat of the season, with Kingsley Coman, Inigo Martinez and Joao Felix all set to complicate Ange Postecoglou's plans. Cristiano Ronaldo is facing another difficult moment with Al-Nassr after the club’s first Saudi Pro League defeat of the season, with Kingsley Coman, Inigo Martinez and Joao Felix all set to complicate Ange Postecoglou’s plans. The trio’s absences come at an awkward t...
Cristiano Ronaldo faces fresh Al-Nassr headache after first defeat as Joao Felix set to miss next Saudi Pro League match vs Abha
The 2-1 loss ended a perfect start for Ange Postecoglou's side, but another setback has emerged that could complicate the team's preparations for its next league fixture. Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Felix are facing a fresh challenge at Al-Nassr after the club suffered its first defeat of the Saudi Pro League season against Al-Ittihad. The 2-1 loss ended a perfect start for Ange Postecoglou’s side, but another setback has emerged that could complicate the team’s preparations for its next leag...
Is Kylian Mbappe playing? Confirmed lineups for Real Madrid vs Inter Milan at 2026-27 UEFA Champions League
Real Madrid open their Champions League campaign against Inter Milan, where Kylian Mbappe will lead his team at the Santiago Bernabeu. Real Madrid host Inter Milan to open their 2026-27 Champions League campaign at the Santiago Bernabeu , with Kylian Mbappe set to lead the line for Jose Mourinho’s side in the opening match of the new league phase. The Frenchman arrives with a personal milestone in reach, needing just two goals against Inter to move above club legend Raul and into fifth ...
Why aren’t Arda Guler and Bernardo Silva playing for Real Madrid vs Inter Milan in the 2026-27 Champions League?
Arda Guler and Bernardo Silva will both miss Real Madrid's Champions League opener against Inter Milan due to red-card suspensions carried over from last season. Real Madrid will be without Arda Guler and Bernardo Silva for their Champions League opener against Inter Milan , with both players serving suspensions carried over from red cards picked up in their final European appearances of last season. Eduardo Camavinga is also unavailable under the same circumstance, having been sent off...
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