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Roberto Carlos says he lost 99% of his football earnings after retirement

Former Brazil and Real Madrid defender Roberto Carlos has revealed that he lost around 99% of the money he earned during his professional football career, describing a period of severe financial and family difficulties that followed his time on the pitch. The 53-year-old former left-back made the disclosure......

Morocco retains sixth place in FIFA men's futsal world ranking

Morocco has maintained its position among the world's leading men's futsal teams, remaining sixth in the latest FIFA world ranking released on Friday, September 25, 2026. The result confirms the Moroccan national team's strong standing on both the continental and international stages. The......

Cristiano Ronaldo jokes about media criticism as he hints at possible retirement

Cristiano Ronaldo has addressed the intense scrutiny surrounding him and the Portugal national team, using a darkly humorous remark to describe the criticism he receives from parts of the media. Speaking at the Portugal Football Summit in Oeiras, the 41-year-old forward also admitted that the current......

Portugal urges EU to fund shepherds behind ‘firefighting goats’ strategy

Portugal is calling on the European Union to help finance a traditional but increasingly important method of preventing wildfires: paying shepherds to graze goats, sheep and cattle in areas at high risk of fire. Portuguese Agriculture Minister José Manuel Fernandes has argued that the country......

Morocco and Spain step up rivalry over 2030 World Cup venues

The distribution of stadiums for the 2030 FIFA World Cup is emerging as a new point of competition between Morocco and Spain, even as the final decision remains in the hands of football’s global governing body. The tournament will be jointly hosted by Morocco, Spain and Portugal, with the three......

World Cup 2030: Spain Could Host Eight Stadiums, Morocco Six, and Portugal Two

With four years to go until the kickoff of the 2030 World Cup, the allocation of venues among the three co-hosting countries continues to fuel speculation. According to Spanish journalist Roberto Gómez, Spain is expected to have eight stadiums to host matches in the tournament, compared to six for Morocco......

Spain rules out Ceuta crisis impact on 2030 World Cup final venue race

Spain’s Minister for Education, Vocational Training and Sports, Milagros Tolón, has dismissed the possibility that the migration crisis surrounding Ceuta could influence the choice of venue for the 2030 FIFA World Cup final, stressing that the final decision rests with FIFA. Speaking to......

Lisbon’s new Gloria funicular expected to enter service in 2029

Lisbon is preparing to replace its historic Gloria funicular with a completely new system, with the new service expected to begin operating during the first half of 2029, according to the city’s public transport operator Carris. The project was presented by Carris president Rui Lopo, who said......

Georgina Rodriguez reportedly takes legal step concerning Ronaldo’s children after marriage

Georgina Rodriguez has reportedly taken a significant legal step concerning Cristiano Ronaldo’s three eldest children following the couple’s marriage, according to reports in the Spanish magazine Hola! and Portuguese media. The reports claim that Rodriguez initiated adoption proceedings......