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Cristiano Ronaldo leaves the international stage By AFP November 05, 2026 10:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo waves to fans after losing the 2026 World Cup round of 16 …
Cristiano Ronaldo leaves the international stageCitizen Digital
Cristiano Ronaldo announces international retirement By AFP November 05, 2026 02:56 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo waves to fans as he arrives for a training sessio …
Cristiano Ronaldo announces international retirementThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeCristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football, bringing down the curtain on a remarkable 23-year career with Portugal in which he established himself as the country's greatest-ever goalscorer and most-capped player. …
Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international footballThe Standard
Audio By VocalizePortugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo after losing the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Portugal and Spain at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on July 6, 2026. …
Cristiano Ronaldo's five great moments with PortugalCitizen Digital
… At the same time, their studies no longer guarantee the standard of living their parents enjoyed, as a result of high housing costs and the risks linked to the climate crisis. - Rising rents - In many of the protests, as in Spain, Portugal and Greece, housing is "a central elemen …
Living costs, housing, job uncertainty fuel European youth angerCitizen Digital
… Supermarkets in Belgium, Estonia, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal and Sweden reported refrigeration problems that forced some retailers to discard food after temperatures rose overnight. …
Fridge cyberattack hits supermarkets across EuropeCitizen Digital
Dakar Rally moved to Portugal and Morocco following Houthi attacks in Gulf By AFP October 31, 2026 07:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A man inspects damage at the site of an airstrike, reportedly carried …
Dakar Rally moved to Portugal and Morocco following Houthi attacks in GulfCitizen Digital
… The 45-year-old also gave his backing to United captain Bruno Fernandes. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Portugal midfielder Fer …
No surprise to Carrick he's still Man Utd managerCitizen Digital
… Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Enzo Maresca, manager of Manchester City, speaks to the media during a post-match press conference after the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase Matchday 1 match between FC Porto and Manchester City at Estadio do Dragao in Porto, Portugal …
Maresca defends Donnarumma, Guehi after Man City defeatCitizen Digital
Ronaldo in line for Portugal return after fallout with coach By AFP October 27, 2026 04:09 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo waves to fans as he arrives for a training …
Ronaldo in line for Portugal return after fallout with coachPortuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from international football at age 41 after playing 234 times for Portugal and scoring 146 goals since 2003. His decision came after a falling-out with national coach Jorge Jesus last month over a Nations League match.
5 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from international football at age 41 after playing 234 times for Portugal and scoring 146 goals since 2003. His decision came after a falling-out with national coach Jorge Jesus last month over a Nations League match.
5 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from international play on Thursday at age 41, after 234 appearances and 146 goals for Portugal. His decision followed a falling-out with national coach Jorge Jesus last month over not being selected for a Nations League match.
5 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 41-year-old forward announced his retirement from international football after 23 years with Portugal, leaving with 234 appearances and 146 goals. Ronaldo won the 2016 European Championship and 2019 UEFA Nations League with Portugal and will relinquish the number seven shirt after November's international break.
5 November 2026 · The Standard →
Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from international football on Thursday, ending more than two decades with Portugal. He scored 146 goals in 234 appearances for his country since making his debut in 2003.
5 November 2026 · The Standard →
Young people across Europe have protested in France, Belgium, Spain, Italy and Germany over spiralling living costs, housing affordability, poor pay and the climate crisis, with hundreds of thousands participating in largely peaceful demonstrations that began in mid-September when French high school students demanded better facilities and changes to university admissions.
3 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A suspected cyberattack hit grocery stores across at least nine European countries on Monday, causing refrigeration failures that forced retailers to discard food. The EU warned the incidents represent a deliberate attempt to disrupt the bloc's food supply chain.
3 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Following repeated Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, the 2027 Dakar Rally organisers announced the event will be held in Portugal and Morocco instead, with the prologue and first stage in Portugal and 11 remaining stages covering almost 8,000 kilometres in Morocco. This marks the rally's first return to Africa since 2007.
31 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he needed "no assurances" over his future and was unsurprised to still be in charge, despite mounting criticism of the team's dismal form and eight games without a win.
30 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca defended goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and centre-back Marc Guehi after their costly mistakes in City's 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa, which ended their run of seven straight league wins. Nicolas Jackson exploited errors from the pair, leaving City level on points with Arsenal at the top of the table.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 41-year-old is in Portugal's preliminary squad for next month's Nations League matches, potentially opening the door to an international return after he left the camp in September over a fallout with coach Jorge Jesus regarding game time. The final squad will be announced on November 6 ahead of matches against Denmark and Wales.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A joint statement from 31 countries warned of urgent action needed to address "alarming deterioration" in Sudan's food security due to ongoing conflict. Aid workers estimate the war has killed more than 200,000 people, displaced more than 13 million, and created the world's largest hunger and displacement crises, with over 40 percent of the population experiencing acute food insecurity.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo is in Portugal's preliminary squad for next month's Nations League matches following his 30-day suspension for leaving the camp in September over a fallout with coach Jorge Jesus. Jesus will announce his final squad on November 6, ahead of matches against Denmark and Wales on November 14 and 17.
27 October 2026 · The Standard →
Nationwide protests in France over rising fuel and food prices and cost of living have exposed deep political and economic fault lines ahead of next year's presidential election, strengthening anti-establishment forces while leaving the government with limited room to respond, analysts say.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a 30-day suspension by Portugal's football federation for leaving the national team camp on September 30 during the UEFA Nations League, and will also pay a fine of 255 euros.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Senegalese President Macky Sall withdrew from the seven-person race to become UN secretary general on Saturday, a day after an informal UN Security Council poll showed no clear frontrunner. In his withdrawal statement, Sall said test votes indicated preference for a candidate—possibly female—from the Latin America-Caribbean region.
17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Portuguese Football Federation has opened disciplinary proceedings and provisionally suspended Cristiano Ronaldo following his walkout from the national team after not being selected to play in Nations League matches against Norway and Denmark. Ronaldo apologized to supporters and said he would accept any punishment imposed, with potential suspensions ranging from one to six months under the federation's regulations.
11 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Portuguese Football Federation has opened disciplinary proceedings against Cristiano Ronaldo and provisionally suspended him following his departure from the national team squad. Ronaldo left Portugal's Nations League squad after being kept on the bench against Norway on 27 September and learning he would not start against Denmark on 1 October.
10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan marathoner Zablon Chumba returns to defend his Lisbon Marathon title in a race featuring multiple sub-2:08 contenders, including fellow Kenyans Jonathan Kiplimo Maiyo and Timothy Misoi, and Ethiopian runners Abdi Ali Gelchu and Asefa Mengisa. In the women's race, Kenyan Ruth Chebitok faces defending champion Abebech Afework of Ethiopia.
10 October 2026 · The Standard →
Portuguese authorities confirmed that computer hacker Rui Pinto, who founded the Football Leaks website behind the Premier League probe into Manchester City's finances, will remain under police protection. Protection measures that were set to end were extended pending a new decision after the Justice Ministry nullified a previous resolution for procedural irregularities.
10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan runner Zablon Chumba returns to defend his EDP Lisbon Marathon title this weekend against a strong international field including compatriots Jonathan Kiplimo Maiyo and Timothy Misoi, as well as Ethiopian contenders. In the women's marathon, Kenya's Ruth Chebitok leads the Kenyan challenge against defending champion Abebech Afework of Ethiopia.
9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ronaldo said he will remain available for the Portuguese national team and apologised for walking out of camp, while accusing coach Jorge Jesus of breaking his word twice regarding his selection.
7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cristiano Ronaldo apologised for leaving Portugal's national team camp but accused coach Jorge Jesus of breaking promises about game time in Nations League matches. Ronaldo said he remains available to compete for his country and would serve a suspension if necessary.
7 October 2026 · The Standard →
Portugal coach Jorge Jesus said Cristiano Ronaldo can return to the national team if he wants, after the 41-year-old walked out on the squad when left on the bench for matches against Norway and Denmark in the Nations League.
5 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Portugal playmaker Bruno Fernandes said Cristiano Ronaldo remains the country's greatest footballing icon despite leaving the team's training camp after coach Jorge Jesus announced he would not start against Denmark in a Nations League match; Portugal won the match 4-2 without him.
3 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rui Pinto, the hacker behind Football Leaks whose disclosures triggered a Premier League investigation into Manchester City, has had his protected witness status removed, ending a security programme that began in August 2020. His lawyers say the termination, effective October 10, will force him to find new housing and may leave him without police protection.
3 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 11th Rugby World Cup kicks off on October 1, 2025, in Australia with a record 24 teams competing over six weeks across seven cities. More than 750,000 pre-sale tickets have been sold by fans from 135 countries, with 2.5 million tickets available expected to exceed the 2.4 million attendance record from the 2023 World Cup in France.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo left the team's training camp in Denmark on Wednesday after coach Jorge Jesus announced he would be dropped for Thursday's Nations League match against Denmark. Ronaldo had been benched in Portugal's Sunday match against Norway.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rally de Portugal, a fixture on the World Rally Championship calendar since 1973 with a regular spot since 2007, will not be held in 2027 as the WRC promoter reshuffles the schedule for geographic diversity. Organizers are already discussing a possible return in 2028.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rally de Portugal will not be held in 2027 following changes to the World Rally Championship schedule aimed at greater geographic diversity and intercontinental spread. Organizers are already discussing a possible return in 2028.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 2027 Rugby World Cup kicks off October 1 in Australia with a record 24 teams over six weeks across seven cities. More than 750,000 pre-sale tickets have been sold to fans from 135 countries, with strong demand for high-profile matchups.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →