Ballon d’Or 2026 nominees prepare for football’s 70th awards ceremony in London.
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Ballon d’Or 2026 nominees confirmed for London ceremony

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Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal and Erling Haaland lead the 30-player shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Organizers released the nominees on September 8 ahead of the October 26 ceremony in London. Ousmane Dembélé,...
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Portugal fall to Spain as Ronaldo legacy closes

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Spain reached the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals with a 1-0 win over Portugal on Monday, as Mikel Merino scored in the 91st minute at Dallas Stadium. The substitute took a pass from Ferran Torres and...
Portugal beats 50th-ranked Uzbekistan in World Cup Group K
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Portugal beats 50th-ranked Uzbekistan in World Cup Group K

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Portugal turned a clear ranking gap into a straightforward 5-0 win over Uzbekistan in FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K at Houston Stadium. Portugal entered the match ranked fifth by FIFA, while Uzbekistan stood 50th...
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Portugal attack stalls in DR Congo World Cup draw

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Portugal opened its FIFA World Cup Group K campaign with a 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday in Houston, where Cristiano Ronaldo’s ineffective attacking display became a central part of a...