Football

Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first footballer to join the ranks of billionaires, according to Bloomberg’s calculations.

The draw for the 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup was held on Thursday at the AFC headquarters in Malaysia, determining the group stage opponents for the Iranian national U-23 football team.

Matchday 2 of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League delivered an action-packed night, with Europe’s giants producing goals, drama, and high stakes.

In an exclusive exchange with Borna News Agency, Mexican striker Javier “Chicharito” Hernández reflected on his reputation as football’s ultimate “super-sub,” insisting that the title is not a limitation but rather a recognition of his unique impact on the game.

Football magazine FourFourTwo has ranked what it calls the greatest injustices in the history of the Ballon d’Or, placing Robert Lewandowski at the top for being denied the award in 2021 after the ceremony was canceled. Thierry Henry and Wesley Sneijder also feature among the top overlooked candidates.

Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese superstar of Al Nassr, has responded to speculation about his team’s chances of winning the Saudi Pro League following a decisive victory against defending champions Al Ittihad.

Lionel Messi’s dazzling run of form in Major League Soccer continued as the Argentine icon scored twice and provided an assist to lead Inter Miami to a commanding 4–0 victory over New York City FC in Week 19 of the league campaign.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, two of football’s greatest icons, continue to redefine longevity and goal-scoring history as they edge closer to an unprecedented milestone: 1,000 career goals.

Iran’s national football team secured its second consecutive win in the CAFA Championship, defeating India 3–0 to remain at the top of the group standings.

Serge Aurier, the 32-year-old Ivorian national team defender and former Paris Saint-Germain star, has joined Persepolis to begin a new chapter in his football career. His arrival places Persepolis among the Iranian clubs with the most prominent African players in league history.

Saudi club Al-Nassr has officially been granted a license by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to compete in the second-tier AFC Champions League, opening the door to a potential face-off with Iranian side Esteghlal.

While Lionel Messi's contract with Inter Miami continues until the end of this year, new rumors have emerged about his future destination. In recent days, there has been much speculation about the possibility of Lionel Messi, the captain of Inter Miami, joining one of the clubs in the Saudi Professional League in the summer of 2025.