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Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo pays tribute to former teammate Diogo Jota on the one-year anniversary of his death, as Portugal qualify for the Round of 16 stage of the World Cup (Photo: Reuters)
FIFA World Cup 2026: Ronaldo pays heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota following Portugal's Round of 16 qualification

Jul 03, 2026

The tribute came on the first anniversary of Jota's death, with Ronaldo visibly emotional after the final whistle. The Portugal captain held up the No. 21 jersey in honour of the former Liverpool forward, while his teammates joined him in remembering one of Portugal's most admired footballers.

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Cristiano Ronaldo (Photo: Instagram/cristiano)

FIFA World Cup 2026: "I believe this..." Ronaldo's sister hints at Portugal captain's international retirement

Jul 03, 2026
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Portugal v Croatia - Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada - July 2, 2026 Portugal's Joao Cancelo shoots at goal (Photo: REUTERS/Mike Segar)

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Jul 03, 2026
Spain's Lamine Yamal (Photo/ Reuters)

"My brother is like my son": Yamal expresses love for family after Spain's win over Austria in R32

Jul 03, 2026
Jamal Musiala. (Photo: X/ @JamalMusiala)

Jamal Musiala vows Germany will learn from FIFA World Cup 2026 disappointment after Paraguay shock

Jul 03, 2026
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Spain v Austria - Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, California, U.S. - July 2, 2026 Spain's Ferran Torres heads at goal (Photo: REUTERS/Lisi Niesner)

Austria President Van der Bellen salutes national team after FIFA World Cup exit

Jul 03, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo with his mother Dolores. (Photo: Instagram/ Maria Dolores)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Ronaldo's mother backs son with 'Forca Portugal' message ahead of Croatia showdown

Jul 03, 2026
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente. (Photo: @SEFutbol X)

"Satisfaction can kill you": Spain coach Luis de la Fuente warns against complacency despite 3-0 World Cup win over Austria

Jul 03, 2026

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BAI brings in BWF's new 3x15 scoring system from July 2026, preparing Indian shuttlers for the sport's next era

Jul 02, 2026

The high-intensity 3x15 format takes effect across domestic rankings, zonals and national championships as India moves early to ensure athletes are ready for the sport's next phase
Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel. (Photo: X/ @BVB)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Gregor Kobel embraces new role as Switzerland's No 1 goalie ahead of Algeria R32 clash

Jul 02, 2026

Having travelled to the 2022 World Cup as an understudy to veteran Yann Sommer, the Borussia Dortmund shot-stopper has firmly established himself as Switzerland's undisputed No. 1 for the North American tournament.
Santi Cazorla. (Photo: X/ @RealOviedo)

Santi Cazorla retires after two-decade career, bows out with boyhood club Real Oviedo

Jul 02, 2026

The 41-year-old called time on his playing days after helping his boyhood club, Real Oviedo, secure promotion to La Liga, completing an emotional full-circle journey at the club where his football story first began.
France players in action during FIFA World Cup 2026 (Photo: X/@equipedefrance)

FIFA World Cup 2026: France refuse to underestimate Paraguay ahead of last-16 clash

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Diogo Jota memorial at Anfield. (Photo: X/ @LFC)

Liverpool unveil 'Forever 20' memorial to honour Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva at Anfield

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Spain's Pedro Porro celebrating after scoring the goal against Austria. (Photo: X/ @FIFAWorldCup)

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Spain's Unai Simon makes a save from Uruguay's Darwin Nunez (Photo: Reuters)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Unai Simon breaks Walter Zenga's shutout record as Spain storm into last 16

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Mikel Oyarzabal. (Photo: @mikel10oyar Instagram)

Oyarzabal becomes 1st Spanish player to score twice or more in two different matches of same World Cup

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England women team players celebrating after win over South Africa in semi-final match of ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. (Photo: X/ @ICC)

ICC Women's T20 World Cup: Captain Sciver-Brunt stars as England storm into final with 40-run win over SA

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Spain's Lamine Yamal (Photo/ Reuters)

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Germany players look dejected after Nick Woltemade has his penalty saved during the penalty shootout (Photo: Reuters)

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Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Spain v Austria - Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, California, U.S. - July 2, 2026 Spain's Lamine Yamal during a pitch walkaround before the match. (Photo: REUTERS)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Yamal makes Batman-inspired entrance before Spain's R32 showdown with Austria

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Elliot Anderson (Photo: X/@ManCity)

Manchester City confirm agreement to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest

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Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann (Photo: Reuters)

FIFA World Cup 2026: Julian Nagelsmann asked to step down as Germany coach, says report

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Congo DR coach Sebastien Desabre's father dies before round 32 clash against England

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Army Chief Gen Dhiraj Seth felicitates rowers Lakshay, Ujjwal (Photo: Additional Directorate General of Public Information, IHQ of MoD (Army))

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