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Ronaldo Becomes Oldest Player to Score in World Cup Knockout
At 41, Cristiano Ronaldo became the oldest player ever to score in a World Cup knockout round, converting a penalty for Portugal's 1-1 draw with Croatia in the 2026 tournament's Round of 32.
Portugal Draws Croatia In World Cup Round Of 32
Portugal and Croatia drew 1-1 in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 at Toronto Stadium, with Cristiano Ronaldo equalizing from the penalty spot after Ivan Perisic had given Croatia the lead.
Santi Cazorla Retires From Professional Football
Spanish midfielder Santi Cazorla, 41, has retired after a distinguished career including two FA Cups with Arsenal and two European Championships with Spain, ending his playing days at childhood club Oviedo.
De Paul Proud To Call Messi Close Friend
Rodrigo De Paul expressed pride in his close friendship with Lionel Messi since both joined Inter Miami, urging fans to cherish moments with the Argentine superstar as his playing career winds down.
Fuel Prices Drop July 3, New Rates Effective Now
Fuel prices dropped across Thailand effective July 3, with gasohol 95 averaging 37.45 baht per liter at major stations including PTT, Bangchak, and Caltex.
Tielemans Explains On-Field Spat With Trossard
Belgium midfielder Yuri Tielemans downplayed an on-field argument with teammate Leandro Trossard during their 3-2 World Cup win over Senegal, calling it a moment of competitive emotion.
UK Extends Pub Hours For World Cup Round Of 16
UK pubs in England and Wales will stay open until 5:00 AM for England's World Cup Round of 16 match against Mexico on July 6, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer authorizing the extended hours to keep fans in bars during the early-morning kick
Nara United Resolves License Documentation Issues
Nara United has resolved its club licensing documentation issues and submitted corrected materials to Thai football authorities for review, clearing the way for the team to compete in the second-tier league.
Spain Dominates Austria 3-0, Eyes Stronger Opponents Ahead
Spain cruised past Austria 3-0 in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 on July 2, advancing with goals from Oyarzabal twice and Porro. Coach Luis de la Fuente said the team will continue developing ahead of tougher opponents in the knockout stage
Cristiano Ronaldo Set To Retire From Portugal After 2026 World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo will retire from Portugal's national team after the 2026 World Cup, his sister announced, ending the 41-year-old's 23-year international career with 232 caps.
Premier League Clubs Target Nakamura After World Cup Form
Keito Nakamura has caught the attention of Premier League clubs including Everton, Bournemouth, and Fulham after impressing for Japan at the 2026 World Cup. The Rennes midfielder could leave France for around £21.5 million.
Unai Simon Sets World Cup Shutout Record
Spain's goalkeeper Unai Simon broke the World Cup knockout shutout record with 519 consecutive minutes without conceding a goal, surpassing Italian legend Walter Zenga's 1990 mark of 517 minutes.