63 h. ago Cristiano Ronaldo set for World Cup BAN: Portugal star sees red for violent elbow on Ireland opponent in extraordinary meltdown

The sending off could also mean that he misses the first game of next summer's World Cup - almost certainly his last - in America, Canada and Mexico, should Portugal qualify.

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2 d. ago Cristiano Ronaldo faces World Cup heartache as Portugal star facing extended ban for red card against Ireland

CRISTIANO RONALDO is at risk of missing Portugal's opening game of the 2026 World Cup after receiving a straight red card on Thursday. The legendary forward was playing in Portugal's World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland when he got into a tussle with Ipswich Town defender Dara O'Shea. Ronaldo, 40, was initially given...

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3 d. ago Euro 2028 schedule confirmed as Wembley misses out on hosting first England game

The schedule for Euro 2028 was announced on Wednesday evening

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3 d. ago Ashes injury scare for England with Mark Wood in hospital for scan on hamstring

Tourists endure chilling start in only warm-up matchFellow quick Carse missed game with stomach issuesEngland endured the most chilling of starts to their Ashes warm-up with a potential injury to Mark Wood meaning the key fast-bowler will start the second day of their solitary pre-series fixture in hospital rather than on the pitch.Wood reported “stiffness in his hamstring” at the end of his second four-over spell against the Lions at Lilac Hill and will have a precautionary scan on Friday morning to assess the extent of any damage. Continue reading...

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1 week ago How a depleted LA Lakers overcame the Portland Trail Blazers

The Lakers won their fourth straight game despite missing Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves

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3 w. ago Falcons QB Penix Jr., WR London to miss game against Dolphins due to injuries

Falcons QB Penix Jr., WR London to miss game against Dolphins due to injuries  Sportsnet.ca

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3 w. ago Man City missing three players for Aston Villa game as Nico Gonzalez injury update emerges

Manchester City head to Villa Park missing a number of players as they look to improve on recent performances there

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3 w. ago Plans for Milan’s Serie A match in Perth thrown into serious doubt

Asian Football Confederation under pressure not to sanction gameBarcelona v Villarreal in Miami has already been called offSerie A’s plan to host a match in Australia could be the next attempt at staging a domestic fixture abroad to be scrapped, following the abandonment of La Liga’s efforts to move Barcelona’s game against Villarreal to Miami.The Guardian understands there are serious doubts over whether Milan and Como will face each other in Perth, rather than their home country, in a game scheduled for February. This month Uefa approved both switches, emphasising permission had been granted on an exceptional basis. Now senior figures within European football’s governing body feel that the probability of Serie A breaking precedent and playing a game 8,500 miles from home is also receding. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago La Liga boss says canceled Miami game is a missed opportunity for Spanish soccer; fan group happy

Spanish league president Javier Tebas strongly regrets the cancelation of the regular-season game between Barcelona and Villarreal that was scheduled to be played in the United States in December

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3 w. ago Tebas vows La Liga will try again after plug pulled on Villarreal v Barcelona in Miami

La Liga president laments promoters’ decision to cancelTebas criticises Real Madrid and players’ unionJavier Tebas has vowed that La Liga would try again after plans to take a game abroad fell through when promoters announced they were cancelling Villarreal’s meeting with Barcelona in Miami on 20 December.The league had been informed of the decision on Tuesday, with an announcement made at half-time of Villarreal’s Champions League game against Manchester City at the Estadio de la Cerámica, where they will face Barcelona, instead of at the Hard Rock Stadium. The timing of the announcement was described as “a complete lack of respect” by the Villarreal coach, Marcelino García Toral. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Javier Tebas: LaLiga has ‘lost opportunity to advance’ by cancelling Miami game

The plan for the league match in December had come in for heavy criticism and was shelved on Tuesday.

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3 w. ago LaLiga cancels controversial game abroad after protests and fierce criticism

Barcelona and Villarreal were due to play a league match in Miami in December but the plan faced huge opposition

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3 w. ago Arsenal: Martin Odegaard reveals why it is 'tricky' to set comeback date amid fresh injury update

Gunners captain is set to miss a fourth game in a row for club and country

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last month Putin to build £6bn underwater tunnel from Russia to US and name it after Donald Trump

The Kremlin is reportedly seeking to block the US from supplying "game-changing" Tomahawk long range missiles to Ukraine and is hoping the tunnel will appeal to Trump

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