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Top story Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from Portugal international duty

Ronaldo's exit ends a record-setting international career with Portugal, with ESPN reporting it followed a fall-out with coach Jorge Jesus.

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Kane signs new Bayern Munich contract running until 2029

The England captain commits his long-term future to Bayern, keeping one of Europe's top strikers off the transfer market.

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FIFA Council member Tashima to challenge Infantino in presidential election

A sitting FIFA Council member running against the incumbent would be the first real contest for the presidency in years.

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Spanish police investigate death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel after on-field collision

Authorities and the football community are examining the circumstances of the fatal collision, including the response of pitchside medical staff.

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Como score nine at Lens to set Champions League record away win

The 9-1 victory is the biggest away win in Champions League history and lifts Como to fourth in the league phase table.

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Liverpool lose 3-2 at Fenerbahce as Kuyt hails 'another miracle in Istanbul'

The defeat ends Liverpool's perfect Champions League start, with Iraola blaming cheap set-piece goals.

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Goalkeeper Owono speaks of 'most difficult days' after De Miguel collision

The FC Andorra keeper involved in the collision that killed Tenerife's Jesus de Miguel issued a statement through his club.

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Real Madrid stay perfect in Champions League with late 3-2 win at AEK Athens

Bellingham inspired the comeback as Madrid maintained a 100% record in the league phase.

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Manchester United come from two goals down to beat Roma at Old Trafford

The comeback win eased pressure on head coach Michael Carrick after a bleak first half.

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Arsenal edge Slavia Prague 2-1 as Arteta admits 'a lot to learn'

Goals from Madueke and Gyokeres gave Arsenal a third win from four in the league phase despite a late scare.

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Haaland scores winner as Manchester City beat RB Leipzig 3-2

City were pegged back twice before Haaland's decisive goal on matchday four.

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FA and WSL launch major study into ACL injuries in women's football

The research project aims to explain why ACL injuries occur so often in the women's game.

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Pochettino names Pulisic, Balogun and McKennie in USMNT squad for Nations League quarterfinal vs Haiti

The November squad blends returning senior players with teenage prospects as the US prepares for the Concacaf knockout tie.

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Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia postponed because of conflict

The regional tournament has been pushed back, affecting national team schedules across Asia.

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Erling Haaland's off-field viral fame grows during World Cup

The Norway striker's profile has expanded beyond his goals during the tournament.

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