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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo has finally won a big trophy with Al Nasr.The 41-year-old Portuguese star helped Al Nasr win the Saudi Professional League title by scoring twice in a 4-1 win over Damac on Thursday. This is the team’s first major trophy since Ronaldo arrived more than three years ago.Ronaldo after being presented with the trophy Posted a social media video “It means a lot to us,” he wrote of himself and his team. It also included the word “Yara Nasr,” which, translated from Arabic, means “Come on, al-Nasr!” This is a popular cheer for the…
Arsenal fans gather at Emirates Stadium after Gunners are crowned Premier League champions for the first time in 22 yearsWill Schofield Senior Sports Reporter and amy wilson sports writer May 19, 2026 23:03Updated May 19, 2026 23:19Ian Wright is in the middle of Arsenal’s celebrations at the Emirates Stadium. (Image: Leon Neal, Getty Images)Arsenal supporters gathered at the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal won their first Premier League title in 22 years. They were joined by club legend Ian Wright.The Gunners defeated Burnley 1-0 at the Emirates on Monday night to secure their part of the deal, before turning their attention…
England manager Thomas Tuchel plans to keep 11 of his biggest names at home as he prepares to announce his squad for this summer’s World Cup finals. The Three Lions head to North America this summer as favorites for glory after reaching two successive European Championship finals under Tuchel’s predecessor, Gareth Southgate.Expectations will be high for Tuchel’s side as they aim to become the first senior England men’s team to lift a major trophy since their famous 1966 World Cup victory. The Three Lions must first advance through the group stage against Croatia, Ghana and Panama.But some star players from…
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) – A large bronze statue of soccer great Pele was unveiled Thursday in the Mexican city of Guadalajara to commemorate his accomplishments with the Brazilian national team.Pele, who Died at the age of 82 2022, 1 out of 3 wins world cup He won the title in Mexico in the 1970 tournament.”This monument to this great player who played here and scored such great goals is a wonderful gift to the people of Jalisco and all our visitors,” said Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus. “Pelé loved Guadalajara and the Brazilian national team fell in love with Guadalajara because…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, 44, won the title in his sixth full season at the Emirates and will look ahead to a period of dominance at the Gunners.Mikel Arteta has won the Premier League for the first time in six and a half years since taking charge at the Emirates (Image: 2026 The Arsenal Football Club Plc)First the Premier League title, then a new contract, then a dynasty. Mikel Arteta’s achievements should be the beginning of an era, not laurels.The Arsenal manager is in good company when it comes to winning the league title in his sixth full season as…
Derek McInnes was caught on microphone. (Image: Getty Images)The SFA released VAR audio that contradicted Hearts’ claims, revealing that Derek McInnes was satisfied with the title-clinching defeat to Celtic being settled. Celtic supporters flooded the pitch as Callum Osmund scored in stoppage time to secure a 3-1 victory over Hearts and lift the Premiership trophy.Tynecastle players were ushered through a tunnel to safety after reports of being “assaulted” and left the ground in their kits before the Hoops team celebrated their victory. It was unclear whether referee Don Robertson had blown his whistle to signal the end of the match,…
NEW YORK (AP) – Alexi Lalas doesn’t want to hear U.S. players talk about pressure ahead of their home World Cup appearance, saying top U.S. player Christian Pulisic “will never be a leader.””You can cry about the pressure. The complainers are complaining about the pressure,” Lalas said Thursday at a Fox event promoting World Cup coverage.Lalas, 55, played for the United States during the 1994 World Cup and has been Fox’s top soccer analyst since late 2014.The American players, who are hoping to reach the quarterfinals for the first time since 2002, aren’t complaining about the pressure, but say it’s…
Southampton were kicked out of the play-off final by the EFL, with manager Tonda Eckert admitting spying but not knowing it was against the rules07:17, May 20, 2026Updated May 20, 2026 10:44Tonda Eckert claims she didn’t know spying on opponents was against the rules (Image: Getty Images)According to reports, Southampton manager Tonda Eckert claimed that spying on opponents is common in other parts of Europe and therefore did not know it was against English football rules.The Saints manager admitted he was responsible for the decision to spy on opponents, which was ultimately banned by the EFL. As a result, the…
Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Morgan Gibbs-White are among the biggest casualties. Reports on Thursday night suggested Ebelesi Eze has been selected ahead of the trio, with Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rodgers also expected to be named in Tuchel’s squad on Friday.Both Palmer and Foden have had mixed seasons, with their bright moments often dwarfed by absences due to injury or poor performance.However, Gibbs-White has been a mainstay for Nottingham Forest. His 14 goals and four assists in the Premier League have kept him in the league, so it’s no wonder he feels disrespected.Meanwhile, Harry Maguire, Adam Wharton, Jarrod Bowen,…
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Opening day is less than a month away. 2026 world cupthe Mexican Football Federation announced Thursday a new advertising campaign aimed at discouraging fans from using chants deemed homophobic during tournaments.chant, that’s Undesirable features The game has been attended by Mexico and its passionate fans for 20 years. resurfaced strongly This has happened over the past few weeks, including the Liga MX playoff game just last weekend.The advertising campaign launched by the Mexican federation is called “The Wave Yes, The Chant No” and features former Mexican players from the 1986 World Cup. Mexican Wave dates back…