Cristiano Ronaldo Confirms World Cup Farewell After Portugal Exit
epa13093047 Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal reacts after their defeat in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match Portugal against Spain, in Dallas, USA, 06 July 2026. EPA/CHRISTOPHER NEUNDORF

Cristiano Ronaldo Confirms World Cup Farewell After Portugal Exit

Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that his journey on football's biggest stage has come to an end following their exit from the World Cup.

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Ellis Names Banyana’s Preliminary Squad for WAFCON
Dr Desiree Ellis coach of South Africa during the Banyana Team Announcement at SABC Studios on the 14 May 2026 in Johannesburg ©Sydney Mahlangu BackpagePix

Ellis Names Banyana’s Preliminary Squad for WAFCON

Banyana Banyana head coach Dr Desiree Ellis has announced her 31 players preliminary squad for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

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Erasmus names new-look Bok side to face Scotland
Rassie Erasmus, Springboks coach during the 2026 Nations Championship Springboks Squad Announcement at Southern Sun Hyde Park in Johannesburg on 06 July 2026 ©Phakamisa Lensman/Backpagepix

Erasmus names new-look Bok side to face Scotland

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus stayed true to his objective to give as many players in his squad the opportunity to put up their hands at the highest level this season, as he made 10 changes to his starting team for Saturday’s Nations Championship Test against Scotland in Pretoria.

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Ronaldo: I Believe We Will Win
epa13089508 Portugal's national soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo attends a press conference at Dallas Stadium for the FIFA World Cup 2026, Dallas, Texas, USA, 05 July 2026. EPA/MIGUEL A. LOPES

Ronaldo: I Believe We Will Win

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has backed his side to overcome Spain in their blockbuster World Cup Round of 16 clash.

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Ancelotti: This Is the Start of a New Cycle for Brazil
epa13073552 Neymar of Brazil (R) reacts with headcoach Carlo Ancelotti after winning the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match Brazil against Japan, in Houston, USA, 29 June 2026. EPA/CHRISTOPHER NEUNDORF

Ancelotti: This Is the Start of a New Cycle for Brazil

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has described their loss to Norway as the beginning of a "new adventure".

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Tuchel: England Never Lost Belief Against Mexico
epa13090265 Thomas Tuchel head coach of England celebrates after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England, in Mexico City, Mexico, 05 July 2026. EPA/JOSE MENDEZ

Tuchel: England Never Lost Belief Against Mexico

England head coach Thomas Tuchel says his side never stopped believing and showed character after their dramatic victory over Mexico.

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Kane: It Was a Crazy Game
epa13090291 Harry Kane (L) and Jude Bellingham (C) of England celebrate a goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 soccer match between Mexico and England, in Mexico City, Mexico, 05 July 2026. EPA/ALEX CRUZ

Kane: It Was a Crazy Game

England captain Harry Kane has praised the players for digging deep to secure a dramatic victory over Mexico in the Last 16 of the World Cup.

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WAFCON: Road To Brazil
Refiloe Jane of South Africa during the CAF WAFCON Qualifier 2026 South Africa training at the Dobsonville Stadium, Soweto on the 27 October 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

WAFCON: Road To Brazil

The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations will finally be played in Morocco as Banyana Banyana look to regain the trophy and book a place at the Women's World Cup, writes Nick Said.

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Title Trends
epa13006840 Bukayo Saka of Arsenal lifts the English Premier League trophy as he and teammates ride an open-top bus during Arsenal Champions Parade in north London, Britain, 31 May 2026. Arsenal will parade the English Premier League trophy through a roughly 5-mile (8-kilometer) route in Islington, north London using four open-top buses after winning the club's first Premier League title in 22 years. EPA/TOLGA AKMEN

Title Trends

The new European club season is almost upon us and while much can still change between now and kick-off, what do history and the statistics say about potential winners in 2026-27? By Nick Said.

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