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Curacao has pulled off one of the most remarkable achievements in international football. The small Caribbean island has become the smallest nation ever to qualify for a World Cup after a tense goalless draw with Jamaica in Kingston. It is a milestone built on belief, steady progress, and a team that refused to step back even when the odds leaned heavily against them.

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In an interview with CNN's Becky Anderson on Tuesday, Portugal's legendary forward Cristiano Ronaldo shared that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will "definitely" be his swansong. "I will be 41 years old and I think this will be the moment in the big competition," Ronaldo said. The all-time leading international goalscorer also reflected on his full retirement, stating, "I’m enjoying the moment, but when I mean soon, it’s really soon because I gave everything for football.”

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Paris Saint-Germain right-back Achraf Hakimi claimed the CAF Men’s Player of the Year award, ending a 52-year wait for a defender to take the title, at the ceremony in the Moroccan capital Rabat on Wednesday.

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Manchester United are taking their time over Casemiro’s next contract proposal. The Brazilian midfielder has been in good form this season, but his deal at Old Trafford is set to expire at the end of the season.

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Carlos Baleba has shifted his stance and is more open to joining Manchester United than he was in the summer – but the timing is not ideal for the Brighton midfielder.

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For Leny Yoro and his teammates, Manchester United’s game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday will not just be another Premier League fixture – it’s a chance to rewrite the narrative that began with heartbreak in last season’s Europa League final.

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Having lost six of their last seven Premier League games, the last four without scoring, Nottingham Forest could do without the visit of a resurgent Manchester United side on Saturday afternoon.