Kick Off: Benzema unfollows French teammates; Matuidi announces his retirement

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Who is Cristiano Ronaldo Jr.’s Mysterious Girlfriend?

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. is the eldest of five children of Portuguese soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo Jr. was born in San Diego, USA, in June 2010.

Topless fan reveals REAL reason behind World Cup stunt after Qatar beach row

THE Argentina fan who went topless at the World Cup final has revealed the real reason behind the stunt after she claims she was kicked off a beach in Qatar.

Karim Benzema unfollows all but FIVE of his former French teammates

The fallout from Karim Benzema's acrimonious World Cup exit continues after the Real Madrid star unfollowed almost all of his former French teammates on Instagram.

OFFICIAL: Blaise Matuidi announces his retirement from football

World Cup winner Blaise Matuidi has announced this Thursday that he would be calling an end to his career, having been without a club for most of the calendar year.

OFFICIAL: Andre Onana resigns from the Cameroon national team

OFFICIAL: Onana drops out of Cameroon national team & retires from international football

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Emiliano's celebrations: French FA lodges complaint; Emery: I'll speak to him

The French FA has made a complaint against Emiliano Martinez following his antics in the aftermath of Argentina's World Cup final win over France.

Messi and Suarez to spend Christmas together

The Uruguayan arrived in Rosario and will spend the holiday season with his former teammate at the Kentucky Country Club.

World Cup final referee responds to claims Messi goal shouldn't have stood

Szymon Marciniak, referee for the World Cup Final, responds to criticism that Lionel Messi’s second goal shouldn’t have counted.

Emiliano Martinez chooses Real Madrid player as next victim of celebrations

Emiliano Martinez continues to attract the ire of many but probably more importantly for him, the adulation of Argentina during their World Cup celebrations. His latest victim is Aurelien Tchouameni.

Man United told they can replace Cristiano Ronaldo with World Cup hero

Manchester United have been told Cody Gakpo would be an ideal replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo.

OFFICIAL: Mexican goalkeeper Memo Ochoa signs as new Salernitana player

Official, confirmed. Memo Ochoa signs as new Salernitana player and he will try his first experience in Serie A 

Real Madrid’s Rodrygo surprises fans with images of his twin sons

Following a disappointing 2022 World Cup, the Brazilian forward had something to cheer about as he welcomed his boys into the world.

Petition to REPLAY World Cup final - created by seething France fans - passes 195,000 signatures

Over 195,000 French fans have signed an online petition calling for the World Cup final to be replayed, owing to what they see as mistakes by the referee.

Man United fans create new 'I don't care about Ronny' chant targeting Ronaldo

Manchester United fans sang a new chant on Wednesday night, hitting out at Cristiano Ronaldo in their first competitive match since his bitter exit.

France players unhappy with Real Madrid striker Benzema

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema wasn't popular amongst France's senior players ahead of the World Cup.

Rafael Nadal teared up when Lionel Messi scored in World Cup final

Rafael Nadal is an avid Madridista, but it does not stop him enjoying a moment of greatness authored by Lionel Messi.

Ex-Miss Croatia in tears as she leaves Qatar after memorable World Cup antics

Former Miss Croatia Ivana Knoll was in tears as she left Qatar after her memorable antics during the World Cup.

French minister calls Argentina 'inelegant winners'

Paris: French Sports Minister Amelie Oudea-Castera on Friday accused Argentine players of being "inelegant winners" and "vulgar" for mocking her country's star Kylian Mbappe after winning the World Cup final.

Lionel Messi's verdict on having Cristiano Ronaldo as a teammate amid Al Nassr transfer

Lionel Messi has admitted in the past that he would love to play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo amid increasing speculation that the Portuguese icon is moving to Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia.