Ronaldo becomes all-time top World Cup qualifying scorer
Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo became the top goalscorer in World Cup qualifying history at the age of 40 on Tuesday against Hungary.
WATCH: How good was Romelu Lukaku actually?
From R.S.C. Anderlecht’s academy as one of Belgium’s brightest prospects to becoming Belgian Pro League’s top scorer at 17, Lukaku’s performance earned him a move to Chelsea in 2011, marking the start of a career that would span England, Italy and international football at the highest level.
Lewandowski set to miss Clasico with hamstring injury
Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski is set to miss the Clasico after the Spanish champions diagnosed him with a hamstring injury on Tuesday.
Cupido recalled as Bafana target crucial World Cup qualifier
Stellenbosch FC forward Ashley Cupido has been handed a late call-up to the South Africa national squad ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda on Tuesday, replacing an injured player in Hugo Broos’s selection.
Premier League 90th-minute winners at record high in 2025-26
The 2025-26 Premier League season has produced the highest proportion of 90th-minute goals and winners in the competition’s history.
WATCH: Why Semenyo is as dangerous as Haaland
Erling Haaland leads the Premier League goalscoring charts this season, but Antoine Semenyo has emerged as one of the closest challengers.
WATCH: ‘I believe again and I’m confident’ – Broos
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has reiterated his belief that his team will qualify for the 2026 FIFA World cup as they gear up to face Rwanda in the last group match.
Cape Verde make history with first World Cup berth
Cape Verde stunned Eswatini 3–0 on Monday, punching their ticket to the 2026 World Cup and earning their debut on football’s biggest stage.
Arsenal aim to hold top spot as rivals chase
The Premier League enters Gameweek 8 with Arsenal looking to maintain their place at the summit of the table, while Liverpool are under pressure to respond at home.
Haaland hits three, Ronaldo misses from the spot
Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick to pass 50 international goals in record time as Norway cruised to a 5-0 thrashing of Israel, while Portugal weren’t made to pay for Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty miss.