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From Cristiano Ronaldo to Ronaldinho: how these 10 football stars earned UAE Golden Visas and made Emirates second home for business and beyond | Football News

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discover how 10 football stars earned UAE Golden Visas and built business, sporting and personal ties with the Emirates (Image: AI for representational purposes only) The UAE has spent years attracting some of football’s biggest names, but its Golden Visa programme offers more than a convenient way for global stars to visit the Emirates. Since…

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s UAE Golden Visa: How he qualified without property and still holds residency despite living and playing for Saudi’s Al-Nassr | Football News

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Soccer Football – Saudi Pro League – Al Riyadh v Al Nassr – Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – August 21, 2026 Al Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo reacts REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed Cristiano Ronaldo is closing in on the 1,000-goal milestone, with just 19 more goals to go, while continuing to lead the line…

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Ronaldo finally reveals ‘the truth’ he promised, details Jorge Jesus’ betrayal in damning statement and vows to return | Football News

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Soccer Football – Nations League – Group B – Portugal v Wales – Estadio Jose Alvalade, Lisbon, Portugal – September 24, 2026 Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after his goal is ruled out for offside following a VAR review REUTERS/Pedro Nunes Cristiano Ronaldo has finally explained why he walked away from the Portugal camp, delivering the…

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Champions League 2026-27 draw: Four pots set as 36 clubs discover their league-phase opponents in star-studded fixtures | Football News

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FILE – The trophy is placed on display for the photographers before the soccer Champions League draw in Istanbul, Turkey, Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel, File) The Champions League has its 36-team field, its four seeding pots and, following Thursday’s draw in Monaco, a complete set of league-phase opponents. This season’s draw has…

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‘Look who’s talking’: Former FIFA boss attacks $20 billion World Cup sales plan, but his past comes back to haunt him | Football news

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Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter criticizes World Cup investment plan as fans accuse him of hypocrisy / Image: AP Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has strongly criticized FIFA’s proposal to sell a minority stake in a new company that manages the commercial rights to the World Cup and other major tournaments, arguing that soccer’s biggest…

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Leandro Paredes faces three assault charges for the World Cup final fiasco; FIFA accuses Argentina of “Las Malvinas” banner. Football news

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FIFA blames Argentina’s stars for World Cup final brawl FIFA has initiated disciplinary proceedings against several Argentine players, coaching staff and the Argentine Football Association (AFA) following incidents during and after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The charges stem from the aftermath of Argentina’s 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the World Cup final, as…

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European soccer considers World Cup boycott over FIFA’s controversial $20 billion sales plan | Football news

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a press conference at the stadium in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, a day before the opening match of the FIFA World Cup between Mexico and South Africa. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo) FIFA’s proposal to sell a minority stake in a new commercial subsidiary has sparked growing opposition from…

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Cape Verde’s World Cup hero Vozinha hit by strange rule that could erase his famous name from his shirt | Football news

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Cape Verde’s goalkeeper Vozinha leaves the field at halftime during the World Cup Round of 32 soccer match against Argentina in Miami Gardens, Florida, Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha is set to begin the next chapter of his career with Chilean giants Colo-Colo, but the name that made him…

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‘If the rule is broken, it’s GONE’: Hollywood star exposes Lionel Messi’s uncompromising rule on every film set | Football news

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Will Ferrell reveals Lionel Messi’s strict 30-minute filming rule / Image: AP, Youtube Lionel Messi’s meticulous approach to his commercial commitments has been revealed by Hollywood actor Will Ferrell, who says the Argentina captain follows a non-negotiable rule every time he steps onto a film set.According to Ferrell, Messi allows the production crew only 30…

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Neymar confirms retirement from Brazil: “My time with the national team is over” | Football news

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Brazil’s all-time leading scorer Neymar has officially confirmed his retirement from international football, bringing the curtain down on a glittering international career spanning more than 16 years with the five-time FIFA World Cup champions.The 34-year-old announced his decision after helping Santos secure a 4-2 victory over Universidad Central de Venezuela in the Copa Sudamericana, ending…

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‘I Was Surprised’: Messi’s rare English words to Cape Verde defender before Argentina clash revealed | Football news

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Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10), center, reacts after the World Cup Round of 32 soccer match between Argentina and Cape Verde in Miami Gardens, Florida, Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Lionel Messi left one of his World Cup opponents pleasantly surprised after greeting him in English before Argentina’s qualifier against Cape Verde, despite rarely…

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World Cup final referee Slavko Vinčić makes major career decision a week after Spain-Argentina final | Football news

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World Cup Final Referee Slavko Vinčić retires after Spain-Argentina World Cup Final Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić has officially ended his refereeing career, with the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina becoming the final match of a distinguished career spanning nearly two decades at the highest level of world football.The announcement comes a…

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‘It’s not FIFA to sell’: UEFA blasts Infantino’s $20bn World Cup plan, says ‘None of us owns football’ | Football news

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File Pic: FIFA President Gianni Infantino, right, with US President Donald Trump. (AP Photo) Uefa has launched a scathing attack on FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s ambitious proposal to set up a $20 billion business company to manage the World Cup and other major tournaments, saying soccer’s governing institutions have crossed a dangerous line.The European football…

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Roberto Mancini returns to save Italy after three consecutive misses in the FIFA World Cup Football news

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Roberto Mancini (AP Photo) Roberto Mancini has been handed the daunting task of rebuilding Italy once again, with the former European Championship-winning coach returning to the Azzurri dugout as the four-time world champions look to end their alarming World Cup drought.Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Giovanni Malagò confirmed the appointment of Mancini as Italy’s new…

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‘It will continue to hurt’: Kylian Mbappe breaks silence after France World Cup heartbreak | Football news

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Kylian Mbappe (Photo PTI) Captain of France Kylian Mbappé shared an emotional message with supporters following Les Bleus’ disappointing end to their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, admitting the pain of missing out on the trophy will stay with him despite his historic individual achievements.France’s title bid ended with a 2-0 semi-final defeat to Spain,…

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‘You’ve been busy planting seeds of hatred’: FIFA backs Trump-Balogun decision, responds to World Cup critics | Football news

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A week later FIFA World Cup Ultimately, FIFA president Gianni Infantino defended the tournament and criticized what he called negative coverage, accusing some detractors of “spreading hatred and false rumours.”“In a 900-word statement published in a 15-page post on his Instagram account and on the FIFA website late Sunday, Infantino said that FIFA had succeeded…

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Cristiano Ronaldo enters Hollywood! The football icon will star alongside Thierry Henry and Damian Lewis in the blockbuster drama | Football news

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Cristiano Ronaldo takes on an acting and producing role in the new football drama with Thierry Henry and Damian Lewis / Iamge: Instagram Cristiano Ronaldo is set to add another chapter to his post-playing career after signing on to executive produce and appear in a new TV drama centered around British football.The Manchester United and…

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“He lied … he’s not sorry at all”: Spain’s Dani Olmo refuses to accept Argentina assistant’s “false” apology | Football news

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Spain’s Dani Olmo (10) reacts during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Spain midfielder Dani Olmo has spoken publicly for the first time about the altercation that followed his team’s 2026 FIFA World Cup final victory over Argentina, rejecting…

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has traveled almost three times around the Earth during the World Cup | Football news

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner) FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s travel during the 2026 World Cup has come under renewed scrutiny after reports detailed the extent of his use of…

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WATCH: Messi seen for first time since painful World Cup final loss, emerges in Rosario to cheers from fans | Football news

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Messi makes first public appearance after World Cup debacle, watching a local match in Rosario before returning to Inter Miami / Image: X Lionel Messi made his first public appearance since Argentina’s defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals, with the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner opting to spend time closer to home…

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‘Don’t retire yet’: Di María makes desperate plea to Lionel Messi after Argentina’s World Cup agony | Football news

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Argentina’s Lionel Messi reacts after losing to Spain in the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith) Ángel Di María has urged Lionel Messi not to retire from international football following Argentina’s defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA…

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Infantino’s leaked letter praising Argentina’s ‘professionalism’ emerges amid FIFA probe into World Cup final showdown | Football news

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FILE – FIFA President Gianni Infantino watches an international friendly soccer match between Iran and Costa Rica in Antalya, southern Turkey, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Riza Ozel, File) A leaked letter from FIFA president Gianni Infantino congratulating Argentina on finishing as a finalist at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has sparked fresh debate after…

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Cape Verde’s World Cup hero Vozinha finds a new club; it is not Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami | Football news

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Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has found a new club after his memorable FIFA World Cup campaign, signing for Colo Colo as a free agent. The move ends weeks of speculation linking the veteran shot-stopper with Lionel MessiInter Miami during the summer transfer window.The 40-year-old was without a club after leaving the Portuguese port of Chaves…

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Argentina’s own FA sends strong message after viral World Cup final replay petition passes 100,000 signatures | Football news

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Argentine players react at the end of the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough) Argentina FA urges fans to accept Spain’s World Cup win as viral replay petition surpasses 100,000 signatures.The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has urged supporters…

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