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Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has added an unusual record to his glittering career — becoming the player with the most penalty misses in football history. The Al Nassr forward missed from the spot against Ireland on Saturday, as Brentford goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher saved his attempt. The miss marked Ronaldo’s 34th failed penalty, according to data published by Planet Football on Monday. Despite the record, Ronaldo’s overall numbers remain remarkable. The

Nigeria’s Super Eagles will this evening take on the Crocodiles of Lesotho in a must-win encounter at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa — a fixture that could determine the nation’s fate in the race to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The encounter comes with everything on the line for Nigeria, who were staring at back-to-back World Cup absences until a recent twist in Group

Former Super Eagles defender Taribo West has charged Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, to stay united, disciplined, and determined as they set their sights on glory at the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The team arrived safely in Casablanca on Wednesday after a four-hour, twenty-minute flight from Abuja, ahead of the global tournament scheduled to begin on October 17. Before their departure, the Flamingos had

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have been knocked out of the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile after suffering a heavy 4–0 defeat to Argentina in the Round of 16 clash at the Estadio Nacional, Santiago, on Wednesday. The result ended Nigeria’s campaign in disappointing fashion, as the South Americans showcased their class and precision, scoring twice in each half to secure a comfortable passage into the quarter-finals. Argentina got off

Manchester City defender John Stones has revealed he briefly contemplated retiring from football last season following a series of injuries that limited his playing time. The 31-year-old, who managed just 11 Premier League appearances in the 2024/2025 campaign, struggled with recurring foot and hamstring problems, the latter keeping him sidelined from February. Speaking with BBC Radio 5 Live, Stones admitted the constant setbacks left him mentally drained and questioning his

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have sealed a place in the Round of 16 at the ongoing 24th FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile after battling Colombia to a 1–1 draw in the early hours of Monday. The seven-time African champions showed resilience at the Estadio Fiscal de Talca, where goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt pulled off key saves in the 23rd and 26th minutes to keep the South Americans at bay during a

Manchester City midfielder, Rodri, has withdrawn from the Spanish national team camp after picking up a muscle injury during the weekend’s game. Although the injury is said to be minor, the 28-year-old opted out of international duty as a precautionary measure to avoid aggravating the problem. Football journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed the development on Monday, quoting the player as saying: “I’m feeling better, but there’s no need to take any

Manchester United have completed an agreement to sign 17-year-old Colombian midfielder Cristian Orozco from Fortaleza CEIF, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The deal, valued at $1 million, will take effect in the summer of 2026, when Orozco officially turns 18. Romano confirmed on X (formerly Twitter) that all contracts had been cleared by Manchester United’s legal team, with the transfer coordinated by the club’s lead scout Gerardo Guzmán Antonaccio.

Christian Pulisic played a key role, assisting Alexis Saelemaekers for the opening goal before scoring Milan’s second. Despite being reduced to 10 men after halftime, Milan managed to hold off Napoli's pressure. The turning point came when Pervis Estupinan was shown a red card following a VAR review for denying Giovanni di Lorenzo a clear goal-scoring opportunity. Napoli capitalized on the penalty awarded, with Kevin De Bruyne converting to narrow