Five-time world champions Brazil will look to rebound from a disappointing Copa America performance when they host Ecuador in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier on September 7th. Brazil is currently struggling in the CONMEBOL standings, while Ecuador seeks to maintain their position despite a recent penalty for using a falsified document in the previous qualification cycle.
Steven Bergwijn has publicly criticized Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman for his comments regarding his move to Saudi Arabia, stating he will no longer play for the national team under Koeman’s leadership. Bergwijn, who joined Al-Ittihad on Monday, was accused by Koeman of lacking “sporting ambition.” He expressed disappointment that Koeman did not reach out to him directly before making these public statements.
For the first time since 2003, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are absent from the Ballon d’Or nominee list, marking the end of their two-decade dominance and the start of a new chapter in football’s most prestigious award.
Real Madrid defender Eder Militao has been ruled out of Brazil’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers due to a thigh injury, adding to a growing list of injured players at the Spanish club. This latest injury comes as Real Madrid faces a challenging start to the season.
Spain, the reigning Euro 2024 champions, were held to a goalless draw by Serbia in their Nations League Group Four opener on Thursday. Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, Spain failed to find the back of the net, ending their nine-game winning streak.
Argentina secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Chile in their FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier, extending their lead at the top of the South American standings. Alexis Mac Allister, Julian Alvarez, and Paulo Dybala scored the goals in a dominant performance for the reigning Copa America champions.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 900th career goal in Portugal’s 2-1 victory over Croatia in their opening Nations League match. This milestone makes Ronaldo the first male footballer to reach this mark in official matches, surpassing Lionel Messi’s total. The goal came in the 34th minute, and Ronaldo expressed his emotion after reaching this significant landmark.
Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 900th career goal in Portugal’s Nations League victory over Croatia, becoming the first male footballer to achieve this remarkable feat. The 39-year-old superstar expressed his emotions after reaching the milestone, highlighting the dedication and hard work that contributed to his achievement.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 900th career goal to help Portugal secure a 2-1 victory over Croatia in their opening Nations League match. Diogo Dalot opened the scoring for the hosts, but also unfortunately deflected a Croatian shot into his own net. Portugal will look to continue their winning streak when they host Scotland on Sunday.
India’s national team manager, Manolo Marquez, has voiced concerns about the limited preparation time for the Intercontinental Cup. Despite acknowledging the circumstances, he hopes for better coordination in the future.
