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Cristiano Ronaldo achieves billionaire status, setting new financial records with his latest Al-Nassr contract and joining a select group of athlete billionaires.

Jordi Alba has announced his retirement from professional football, a move that deeply affected teammate Lionel Messi. This follows Sergio Busquets' recent retirement, marking the end of an era for the former Barcelona trio now at Inter Miami.

Lionel Messi has officially confirmed his trip to India. He will be participating in the GOAT Cup in December, 2025.

Erling Haaland set a new Champions League record. He reached 50 goals in 49 games, surpassing Ruud van Nistelrooy. Haaland now has 52 goals in 50 appearances. He is approaching Lionel Messi's 60-goal milestone. Haaland scored two goals against Monaco. Manchester City drew the match 2-2. He expressed disappointment after the game.

India secured a thrilling Asia Cup 2025 victory over Pakistan, but celebrations turned unusual as ACC President Mohsin Naqvi withheld the trophy. Captain Suryakumar Yadav, however, made the moment memorable by mimicking Rohit Sharma's iconic walk with an imaginary trophy. This symbolic gesture, following Tilak Varma's match-winning knock, underscored India's triumph despite the standoff over the silverware.