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Reports claiming that Cristiano Ronaldo has fled Saudi Arabia with his family have been dismissed as false by respected football journalist Fabrizio Romano. Speculation had circulated across international media platforms suggesting that the 41-year-old forward had departed Riyadh amid regional tensions. Some outlets, including the Daily Mail, alleged that the Al-Nassr star travelled aboard his luxury private jet back to Madrid. However, Romano refuted the claims in a social media

Real Madrid’s La Liga ambitions suffered a major blow on Sunday night following a surprise 1–0 defeat to Getafe at the Santiago Bernabéu, a result that could benefit rivals FC Barcelona in the title race. Despite dominating possession and creating several scoring opportunities, Madrid were unable to find the back of the net. Getafe capitalised on one of their key moments in the 39th minute when Martín Satriano fired a

A cloud of uncertainty surrounds Iran’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a development that could unexpectedly brighten Nigeria’s chances of reaching the global showpiece. Mehdi Taj, president of the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran, disclosed that the country’s involvement in the tournament is in serious doubt following escalating military tensions involving the United States and Israel. Speaking to Iranian sports outlet Varzesh3, Taj admitted that recent attacks

Lionel Messi inspired a dramatic turnaround as Inter Miami CF recovered from a two-goal deficit to defeat Orlando City SC 4–2 in a thrilling MLS encounter. The defending champions struggled in the first half, falling 2–0 behind and appearing unable to cope with Orlando’s attacking pressure. After the break, however, Miami emerged with renewed intensity, spearheaded by Messi and midfielder Telasco Segovia. Messi ignited the comeback with a long-range strike

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has clarified reports linking him to the managerial job at Olympique de Marseille, stating that there was no direct contact between him and the French club. Following Nigeria’s third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Chelle’s profile rose significantly across Europe. Reports suggested he was among candidates considered after Marseille parted ways with Italian coach Roberto De Zerbi. However, the Ligue 1

Former Juventus captain Alessandro Del Piero has criticised Inter Milan’s performance following their UEFA Champions League elimination by Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt, describing the Italian giants as “average” on a decisive night. Del Piero Questions Inter’s Mentality Speaking on Sky Sport, Del Piero praised Bodø/Glimt’s intensity, teamwork, and passion but expressed disappointment with Inter’s passive approach. According to him, high-stakes matches demand more than routine performances, and Inter failed to rise

UEFA has provisionally suspended Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni following allegations of racist behaviour during a Champions League play-off clash against Real Madrid. The interim ban means the 20-year-old will miss the second-leg fixture at the Santiago Bernabéu, dealing a blow to Benfica ahead of the decisive encounter. Incident and Immediate Response The complaint was lodged by Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior after he opened the scoring in the first leg

Barcelona returned to winning ways in La Liga with a commanding 3–0 victory over Levante at Spotify Camp Nou on Sunday, ending a two-game losing streak and preserving their flawless home record against the visitors. Early Breakthrough Teenage midfielder Marc Bernal opened the scoring in the 4th minute, converting a pinpoint cross from Eric García to register his second goal in three matches. Midfield Control Frenkie de Jong doubled Barcelona’s

Dutch darts star Michael van Gerwen has pulled out of the Premier League Darts Night Three event at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow due to illness. Key Details Van Gerwen’s scheduled quarter-final opponent, Luke Littler, received a bye to the semi-finals under tournament rules, earning two league points and a +1 leg difference. The 36-year-old former seven-time Premier League champion had a strong start this season, winning Night One in