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Ronaldo sent off as Ireland stun Portugal in World Cup qualifier
Ronaldo sent off as Ireland stun Portugal in World Cup qualifier

Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off for an elbow as his Portugal side lost 2-0 against Ireland on Thursday and blew another chance to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

November 13, 2025

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England cruise against Serbia with Bellingham reduced to cameo role
England cruise against Serbia with Bellingham reduced to cameo role

Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze maintained England's flawless record on the road to the World Cup but Jude Bellingham was reduced to a cameo role in Thursday's 2-0 win against Serbia.

November 13, 2025

Osimhen strikes twice as Nigeria set up World Cup clash with DR Congo
Osimhen strikes twice as Nigeria set up World Cup clash with DR Congo

Star Victor Osimhen scored twice in extra time to clinch a 4-1 victory for Nigeria over Gabon on Thursday and set up an African 2026 World Cup qualifying final against the Democratic Republic of Congo.

November 13, 2025

Alcaraz beats Sinner to year-end world number one after defeating Musetti at ATP Finals
Alcaraz beats Sinner to year-end world number one after defeating Musetti at ATP Finals

Carlos Alcaraz knocked rival Jannik Sinner off the top of the standings on Thursday after securing the year-end world number one spot by beating Lorenzo Musetti at the ATP Finals 6-4, 6-1 in Turin.

November 13, 2025

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'My whole life is here': migrants in Chile fear far-right rule
'My whole life is here': migrants in Chile fear far-right rule

At an informal settlement near a disused landfill, a group of migrants anxiously await the outcome of Chile's presidential election, in which many voters are baying for them to be thrown out.

November 13, 2025

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Farrell says Hansen 'ready and able' to step-in at full-back for Ireland
Farrell says Hansen 'ready and able' to step-in at full-back for Ireland

Ireland coach Andy Farrell believes Mack Hansen has "the bit between his teeth" after being chosen to deputise at full-back in Saturday's clash with his native Australia in Dublin.

November 13, 2025