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Cristiano Ronaldo calls time on Portugal career after 234 caps and 146 goals

Player says that he will ‘hand back the No 7 shirt’ Ronaldo ended up falling out with Jorge Jesus Cristiano Ronaldo has announced that he will not play for Portugal any more, ending an international career that spanned six World Cups and included a European title and the men’s all-time scoring record. The announcement marked the end of a lauded career that began more than two decades ago before Euro 2004 and finished with him walking out on the national team after falling out with coach Jorge Jesus. Continue reading...

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Sports owners bet big on Republicans. What does their defeat mean for US sports?

A Democratic sweep has changed Washington’s balance of power. But from gambling legislation to stadium subsidies, both parties have helped build the system that enriches American sports’ billionaire owners Before a single vote was cast this election cycle, the technocrats and oligarchs who own American sports had already voted. Pro sports owners put more than $100m into this cycle, according to Front Office Sports. But Tuesday night was a referendum not just on Donald Trump and Maga policies, but on the puppeteers who pull America’s strings. The people voted, and the owners lost. Before anyone

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Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane signs new contract with Bayern through to 2029

‘I love the club, fans and the city of Munich,’ says striker Kane has 156 goals in 161 Bayern games since 2023 England captain and Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane has signed a new deal with Bayern Munich through to 2029, the German club have announced. Kane moved to Bayern from Tottenham in 2023 for a record €100m fee and has proved a huge success, scoring 156 goals in 161 competitive appearances and leading the German club to two Bundesliga titles and a DFB Cup. Continue reading...

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