Football
Ronaldo Chases 1,000 Goals as Saudi League Turns Its Back on Aging Stars
The Saudi Pro League opens its new season on Thursday without Mohamed Salah but with Cristiano Ronaldo on the brink of a historic milestone. The league is pivoting toward younger players with resale value, while the national team has yet to reap the benefits of billions spent on foreign stars.
Football
Douglas Costa reveals what Ronaldo was really like at Juventus: 'A machine and a joker'
The former teammate of the Portuguese star described him as a guarantee for goals and an easy person to work with, and also revealed why he chose Juve over Inter.
Football
2026 World Cup: Spain won, but FIFA was the real antagonist
Sydney Morning Herald columnist Malcolm Knox analyzes the turbulent World Cup that ended with Spain's victory over Argentina in the final, marked by chaotic scenes and political intrusions.