Ronaldo Faces Ban After World Cup Qualifier Red Card
Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off for violent conduct in Portugal’s 2–0 loss to Ireland, earning his first red card for his country. The upgraded VAR decision triggers a mandatory competitive-match suspension, and violent conduct rules mean he could miss at least one and possibly several 2026 World Cup games. Portugal still lead their qualifying group […]
Vinicius Junior Wins FIFA Best Men’s Player Award
Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior won the FIFA Best men’s player of the year award at a ceremony in Doha, while Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati picked up the women’s prize for the second time. 24-year-old Vinicius succeeds Lionel Messi as the FIFA Best men’s player after the Argentinian scooped up the last two editions of […]