England’s bright start fades as Portugal claim draw in Nations League opener

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Portugal vs England LIVE: Lionesses team news and line-ups ahead of Nations League fixture

Sarina Wiegman breaks silence on Chloe Kelly’s England future after squad emission England kick off another important year with the opening fixture of their Women’s Nations League campaign against Portugal in the Algarve. The Lionesses will hope to build form and momentum ahead this summer’s European Championships, where Sarina Wiegman’s side will be seeking to … Read more

How Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi’s sons became pawns in viral betting ploy gone awry

The graphics sprang up across social media, some in the yellow and blue of Saudi Arabian team Al Nassr, others in the flamingo pink of MLS side Inter Miami. The source of engagement was hardly new: Messi vs Ronaldo, the forever war of global football. Except, this time, it was not about Cristiano and Lionel, … Read more

Cristiano Ronaldo has one unusual dish he always eats to ‘keep him strong’ at 40 as part of fitness regime – Saudi Pro League

Cristiano Ronaldo remains in superb shape at the age of 40 and there is one key secret to his incredible longevity. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner celebrated the huge milestone on Wednesday, two days after bagging a brace in a 4-0 win for Al Nassr against Al Wasl. For a while now Ronaldo has spoken … Read more