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Japan moved one step closer to qualifying for their eighth consecutive World Cup after securing a 3-1 victory over China on Tuesday. The win puts Japan in a strong position in their World Cup qualifying campaign as they extended their unbeaten run in Group C of the Asian qualifiers.

Cristiano Ronaldo has reignited speculation about his retirement following remarks made after Portugal’s emphatic 5-1 victory over Poland in the Nations League. At 39, the Portuguese legend remains in peak physical condition but acknowledged that his playing days may soon come to an end.

Italy is gearing up for a decisive UEFA Nations League Group A2 showdown against France, aiming to secure the top spot in the group. Both teams have already booked their places in the quarter-finals, but the outcome of this match will determine who finishes first.

Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan), and Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez (Aston Villa) have been nominated for the Globe Soccer Awards’ Best Player of the Year, celebrating their roles in Argentina’s 2022 World Cup victory and consecutive Copa América triumphs. The awards, set to take place on December 27 during the Dubai International Sports Conference, are organized by Globe Soccer in collaboration with the Dubai Sports Council and European Clubs Association (ECA).

Real Madrid will play the final of the 2024 Intercontinental Cup at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar, the same venue that hosted the thrilling final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, tournament organizers announced on Tuesday. This marks another high-profile international event for Qatar, as the country continues to attract global sports competitions to its state-of-the-art facilities.

Argentina’s national team began their preparations for the upcoming World Cup 2026 qualifiers with a full roster of 26 players, despite facing several logistical challenges. The training session took place at the Lionel Messi Training Complex in Ezeiza, with the squad set to face Paraguay in Asunción and then host Peru at La Bombonera in Buenos Aires five days later.

The impressive run of Barcelona came to an unexpected halt as they were defeated 1-0 by Real Sociedad in a LaLiga EA Sports match on Sunday. Despite remaining top of the table, the loss to a team that had previously struggled at home was a major setback for Barcelona, who have now suffered their second league defeat of the season.

In a historic move that transcends traditional soccer rivalries, Brazil will pay tribute to Argentina’s Lionel Messi by adding his footprints to the prestigious Walk of Fame at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana Stadium.

Real Madrid returned to winning ways with a commanding 4-0 victory over Osasuna, ending their recent slump despite key injuries to Rodrygo Goes, Éder Militao, and Lucas Vázquez. In a game that saw Vinícius Jr. shine with a hat-trick and Jude Bellingham score his first goal of the season, Real Madrid answered manager Carlo Ancelotti’s call for resilience following disappointing defeats to Barcelona and AC Milan at home.

FC Barcelona has reached a groundbreaking preliminary agreement with global sportswear giant Nike, marking what could become the largest sports sponsorship deal in the club’s illustrious history, according to sources involved in the negotiations.