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Lionel Messi’s Argentina reigns supreme in FIFA Rankings: Where do Kylian Mbappe’s France, Vinicius’ Brazil, and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal stand?

Lionel Messi’s Argentina reigns supreme in FIFA Rankings: Where do Kylian Mbappe’s France, Vinicius’ Brazil, and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal stand?

Argentina has tightened its grip on the No. 1 spot in FIFA’s latest world rankings after an impressive international break. While Lionel Scaloni’s side continues to set the standard, other major nations, including the teams of Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius, and Cristiano Ronaldo, have seen changes in their positions. FIFA’s April update not only reaffirms Argentina’s dominance but also highlights key shifts …

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Brentford secure DeterTech as new club partner

Brentford secure DeterTech as new club partner

April 4 – Premier League Brentford have added a new name to its growing commercial portfolio, announcing a partnership with UK-based security specialists DeterTech as the club’s official site security partner. The agreement will see DeterTech, known for its forensic marking and crime intelligence solutions, receive in-stadium branding rights at the Gtech Community Stadium on matchdays, alongside the opportunity to …

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Barcelona midfielder set for major milestone against Real Betis

Barcelona midfielder set for major milestone against Real Betis

Barcelona’s energetic young midfielder Gavi is set to reach a significant personal milestone as he prepares to make his 100th La Liga appearance for the club.  If he steps onto the pitch against Real Betis, the 20-year-old will become one of the youngest players in Barcelona’s history to reach a century of league matches. The match against Betis holds even …

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Why Thiago Motta failed to improve Juventus before getting sacked

Why Thiago Motta failed to improve Juventus before getting sacked

One of the managers Juventus has supported the most in recent seasons is Thiago Motta. The club was confident in his ability to lead them forward and provided him with all the players he requested to improve the team. This strong backing signalled that the club was committed to starting afresh under Motta’s guidance. However, despite receiving significant support from …

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2025 FIFA Rankings update: Did USMNT’s losses in the CONCACAF Nations League affect Christian Pulisic and Mauricio Pochettino’s standing?

2025 FIFA Rankings update: Did USMNT’s losses in the CONCACAF Nations League affect Christian Pulisic and Mauricio Pochettino’s standing?

FIFA has released its latest world rankings, sparking questions about whether the U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) and its star player, Christian Pulisic, have taken a hit following a disappointing CONCACAF Nations League campaign. After suffering two consecutive defeats in March, many wondered if these losses would see the United States drop from its spot in the top 20. Surprisingly, the …

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Deal with Man United for Antony depends on Betis reaching Champions League, hints Pellegrini

Deal with Man United for Antony depends on Betis reaching Champions League, hints Pellegrini

Real Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini has said he wants to extend Antony’s stay with the club after the Manchester United winger and his team-mates have focused on the “bigger objective” of reaching the Champions League. The second-most expensive signing in United’s history has helped Betis hit scintillating form since making his debut on February 2, moving six points shy of …

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Tarkowski should have seen red in Merseyside derby for Mac Allister tackle, says PGMOL

Tarkowski should have seen red in Merseyside derby for Mac Allister tackle, says PGMOL

April 4 – The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) has acknowledged that Everton’s James Tarkowski should’ve been red-carded for his x-rated challenge on Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister during the recent Merseyside derby. The Everton defender did win the ball in the 11th minute of the game; however, his follow-through caught the Reds’ midfielder just below the knee, which was deemed …

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Juventus consider terminating the contract of Arkadiusz Milik

Juventus consider terminating the contract of Arkadiusz Milik

Juventus are reportedly aiming to part ways with Arkadiusz Milik at the end of the season, and could even seek a contract termination. The 31-year-old joined the club in the summer of 2022, initially on loan from Olympique Marseille, before making his transfer permanent the following year. However, the Polish striker hasn’t set a foot on the pitch in a …

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Cristiano Ronaldo addresses 1,000-goal milestone after MVP performance for Al Nassr vs. Al Hilal

Cristiano Ronaldo addresses 1,000-goal milestone after MVP performance for Al Nassr vs. Al Hilal

Al Nassr visited Al Hilal in a pivotal Saudi Pro League clash on Matchday 26, a fixture that could have pushed them out of the title race. Instead, Cristiano Ronaldo stepped up with an MVP performance to keep his team in contention—and later addressed his pursuit of the elusive 1,000-goal milestone. The match carried major implications, and Al Nassr rose …

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