Once 'beaten' twice shy: Ronaldo's Portugal meet plucky Slovenia

The approach Slovenia are expected to take on Monday -- a disciplined, deep back five who offer little space, and explosive counter-attacks from long balls -- to mount pressure on Portugal. IMAGE:......

Former Chelsea winger Hazard retires at 32

IMAGE: Eden Hazard moved from Chelsea to Real Madrid in 2019 as the club's record signing but suffered injuries and struggled to settle at the Santiago Bernabeu during a dismal four-year spell.......

Why will Courtois not travel with Belgium?

IMAGE: Thibaut Courtois didn’t travel with the team for their Euro 2024 qualifier. Photograph: Yves Herman/Reuters Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will not travel with Belgium for their......

Ancelotti shocked at Benzema's departure from Real Madrid

'Yesterday, he trained normally, and today he's taken this decision. We have accepted it. I spoke to him this morning, and he said he was leaving, and I understood.'   IMAGE: I bid him......

Benzema nets seven-minute hat-trick!

IMAGE: Karim Benzema’s hattrick took his goal tally to 14 this season. Photograph: Isabel Infantes/Reuters Karim Benzema scored three goals in seven first-half minutes as Real Madrid......