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2026-05-062026-11-07

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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

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    What Kenyans searched for during the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Google reveals
  3. Citizen Digital

    … In 2030, Spain's men's side will defend their crown on home soil, as one of the World Cup hosts along with Portugal and Morocco. …

    Spain stars lap up adulation of estimated two million on World Cup parade
  4. Citizen Digital

    … In 2030, Spain's men's side will defend their crown on home soil, as one of the World Cup hosts along with Portugal and Morocco. …

    Spain stars lap up adulation of estimated two million on World Cup parade
  5. Citizen Digital

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    World champions Spain supplant Argentina to top FIFA rankings
  6. Citizen Digital

    … ith the English in fourth. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Brazil (fifth, up 1) and Morocco (sixth, up 1) both leapfrog Portugal …

    World champions Spain supplant Argentina to top FIFA rankings
  7. The Standard

    … In 2030, Spain's men's side will defend their crown on home soil, as one of the World Cup hosts along with Portugal and Morocco. …

    Spain stars lap up adulation of estimated two million on World Cup parade
  8. The Standard

    … lar, from the tournament's wide geographical spread.At the start of the World Cup in June, Infantino told Brazilian TV "we have had discussions about expanding to 64 teams" for the tournament's centenary in 2030, which will be held across multiple countries (hosts Spain, Portugal …

    With more matches, World Cup shatters attendance and TV records
  9. The Standard

    … France, beaten 6-4 by England in the third-place play-off in the United States, are ranked third, with the English in fourth.Brazil (fifth, up 1) and Morocco (sixth, up 1) both leapfrog Portugal (seventh, down 2), who were eliminated in the round of 16 by the eventual winners. …

    World champions Spain supplant Argentina to top FIFA rankings
  10. Citizen Digital

    … In 2030 Spain will defend their crown on home soil, as one of the World Cup hosts along with Portugal and Morocco. …

    Spain's World Cup heroes return home ahead of victory parade
  11. The Standard

    … Mikel Merino came on for Spain against Portugal and scored in the first minute of stoppage time. …

    The best financial lesson from the World Cup: Prepare

Thursday 5 November

  1. Cristiano Ronaldo retires from Portugal international football

    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 →

  2. Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football at 41

    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 →

  3. Cristiano Ronaldo retires from Portugal international football

    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 →

  4. Cristiano Ronaldo retires from Portugal after 234 appearances

    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 →

Tuesday 3 November

  1. European youth protests over housing, jobs, living costs

    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 →

  2. Cyberattack disrupts refrigeration at supermarkets across Europe

    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 →

Saturday 31 October

  1. Dakar Rally moves to Portugal and Morocco from Saudi Arabia

    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 →

Friday 30 October

  1. Carrick insists he is here to do job despite poor form

    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 →

Tuesday 27 October

  1. Maresca defends players after Manchester City loss to Aston Villa

    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 →

  2. Cristiano Ronaldo included in Portugal preliminary squad for Nations League

    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 →

  3. US, UK and 29 other nations warn of Sudan famine risk

    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 →

  4. Ronaldo in Portugal preliminary squad after Jesus suspension ends

    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 →

Tuesday 20 October

  1. France's unrest exposes political and economic divisions

    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 →

  2. Ronaldo suspended 30 days for leaving Portugal camp

    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 →

Saturday 17 October

  1. Ex-Senegal President Macky Sall withdraws from UN secretary-general race

    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 →

Sunday 11 October

  1. Cristiano Ronaldo provisionally suspended by Portugal federation

    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 →

Saturday 10 October

  1. Ronaldo provisionally suspended after walking out on Portugal

    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 →

  2. Chumba defends Lisbon Marathon title against strong field

    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 →

  3. Football Leaks whistleblower Rui Pinto maintains police protection status

    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 →

Friday 9 October

  1. Chumba defends Lisbon Marathon title against international field

    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 →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. Cristiano Ronaldo apologises, opens door to Portugal return

    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 →

  2. Ronaldo apologises for walking out on Portugal camp

    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 →

Monday 5 October

  1. Ronaldo welcome back to Portugal squad if he wishes: coach Jesus

    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 →

Saturday 3 October

  1. Fernandes backs Ronaldo as Portugal's greatest icon after walkout

    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 →

  2. Football Leaks whistleblower loses protected witness status

    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 →

Thursday 1 October

  1. Rugby World Cup 2025 expands to 24 teams in Australia

    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 →

  2. Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal training camp after dropped

    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 →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Portugal Rally drops from 2027 WRC calendar after schedule overhaul

    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 →

  2. Portugal Rally removed from 2027 WRC calendar

    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 →

  3. Rugby World Cup expands to 24 teams in Australia

    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 →

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