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FIFA World Cup 2026

Title: Cristiano Ronaldo Out: Al-Nassr Squad Update for ACL2 Match

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor October 20, 2025

written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

Cristiano Ronaldo Will Not Travel to Goa for Al-Nassr‘s AFC Champions League‍ Match

al-Nassr star forward Cristiano Ronaldo will miss his ⁣team’s upcoming⁤ AFC Champions League group ‌stage match against FC goa in India. The Saudi Arabian club confirmed Ronaldo’s absence is a precautionary ⁢measure focused on managing his fitness ahead of the 2026 World cup qualification campaign.

This decision impacts security preparations in Goa, where local authorities where finalizing arrangements anticipating Ronaldo’s arrival. While Al-nassr boasts a roster of international⁣ talent-including Sadio Mane,Joao Felix,Inigo Martinez,and Kingsley Coman-Ronaldo’s absence represents a significant shift for the match. FC Goa, currently without a point or a goal in the tournament‍ after consecutive‌ 2-0 defeats, now faces the challenge against a still-formidable Al-Nassr side.⁣

Al-Nassr coach⁢ Jorge Jesus and ⁤his staff have prioritized Ronaldo’s long-term health‌ and ‍performance, emphasizing a carefully planned schedule to ensure his availability for future international competitions. The club communicated the change in travel plans to authorities in Goa, leading to a⁣ scaling back of previously planned security measures. Al-Nassr previously secured wins in earlier group stage matches with ⁣contributions from Mane, Felix, Martinez, and Coman.

October 20, 2025 0 comments

Health

Title: Italy 5-4 Israel: Thrilling World Cup Qualification Win

by Dr. Michael Lee – Health Editor September 9, 2025

written by Dr. Michael Lee – Health Editor

Italy Snatch Dramatic 5-4 victory Over Israel in Nine-Goal ‌Thriller

Budapest, ‌Hungary – Italy secured ‍a heart-stopping 5-4 win against Israel in‍ a World Cup ‍qualification match marked by relentless attacking and ‍defensive errors. Teh Group ‍I encounter, played ⁣in Hungary, saw a total of nine goals scored, wiht Italy’s Sandro Tonali netting ⁤the decisive goal in added‌ time.

The‌ result places Italy second in Group I, level on points with Israel, and ⁤three points ⁢behind group leaders Norway. This victory⁤ is crucial for Italy’s hopes of automatic qualification⁣ for the 2026 World⁣ Cup, while Israel will need to regroup after⁣ suffering a devastating late defeat. The group remains ⁤tightly contested,setting the‌ stage for a dramatic finish to the‍ qualifying campaign.Italy endured a challenging start, falling behind twice due to own goals from Manuel Locatelli (16th minute) and a strike‌ from‍ Israel’s ⁣Peretz (52nd minute).However,coach ‍Gennaro Gattuso’s side responded ⁢through Moise Kean,who equalized twice (40th and 54th minutes).

Matteo Politano (58th minute) and Giacomo Raspadori (81st minute) then put Italy ahead 4-2, but Israel mounted a⁢ spirited comeback.⁤ An⁤ own goal by Alessandro Bastoni (87th minute) and a second goal from peretz (89th minute) leveled the score at 4-4.Ultimately, Italy found a ‍late surge, with Tonali scoring the winning goal in the 91st minute after a ‍contribution from substitute Andrea Cambiaso.

Elsewhere in World Cup Qualification:

Kosovo Defeats Sweden: Kosovo earned a surprising 2-0 victory over Sweden ⁣in Group B, ⁤coached by Franco Foda.
Switzerland⁤ Dominates Slovenia: Switzerland secured a ‌agreeable 3-0 home win against Slovenia,also in Group B.

Switzerland currently leads Group B with six points, followed ⁤by Kosovo (3 points), with Sweden and Slovenia⁢ trailing on one point each.

September 9, 2025 0 comments

Sport

Match Centre: England v Andorra

by Alex Carter - Sports Editor August 11, 2025

written by Alex Carter - Sports Editor

England Dominates Andorra in Football Encounters

Tricolours Face Uphill Battle Against Unbeaten Three Lions

The England men’s senior football team boasts a perfect record against Andorra, having won all seven previous encounters. This historical dominance sets the stage for future matchups between the two nations.

Head-to-Head Record Favours England

England, often referred to as The Three Lions, has never lost to Andorra at the senior men’s level. Their most recent fixture earlier this year saw England secure another victory, continuing this impressive streak.

Recent Victories Underscore English Superiority

The last three meetings highlight England’s consistent performance. In a World Cup Qualifier on June 7, 2025, England triumphed over Andorra with a 1-0 scoreline. The sole goal was netted by captain Harry Kane, marking his 72nd for the national team.

Prior to that, on October 9, 2021, England secured a commanding 5-0 victory in a World Cup Qualifier. That match saw Ben Chilwell and Jack Grealish score their first goals for England, with contributions also from Bukayo Saka, Tammy Abraham, and James Ward-Prowse.

Another significant win occurred on September 5, 2021, when England defeated Andorra 4-0 in a World Cup Qualifier. Jesse Lingard scored twice, alongside goals from Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka, as England registered their fifth consecutive win on the road to the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Squad and Ticket Information

Details regarding the England squad for upcoming fixtures will be released upon announcement. Information on ticket availability indicates that the match is currently sold out.

Broadcast Details

Fans can catch the live action of the upcoming matches on ITV1, STV, ITVX, and the STV Player.

Contextual Performance

England’s consistent victories against Andorra reflect a broader trend of strong performances in qualifying campaigns. For instance, in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, England conceded an average of just 0.4 goals per game, showcasing a solid defensive record across their matches (UEFA).

August 11, 2025 0 comments