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Cape Verde's World Cup hangover, Portugal wins without Ronaldo & more: Takeaways from FIFA international window

Cape Verde's World Cup hangover, Portugal wins without Ronaldo & more: Takeaways from FIFA international window

After the longest-ever international window, USA TODAY Sports takes a look at one item from each continent.
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Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo scores 980th goal amid Portugal dispute

Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo scores 980th goal amid Portugal dispute

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 980th goal for club and country when he opened the scoring for an Al-Nassr match. The goal comes after he left Portugal.
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Which Barcelona player benefited the most from the international break?

Which Barcelona player benefited the most from the international break?

There were plenty of good performances from Hansi Flick’s players.
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The Daily Hilario: Saturday

The Daily Hilario: Saturday

Your daily dose of off-topic shenanigans
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How Global Programming Shapes the BFI London Film Festival’s Identity

How Global Programming Shapes the BFI London Film Festival’s Identity

Explore how the BFI London Film Festival leverages a unique thematic structure to champion global cinema and build a distinct programmatic identity.
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Former PSG midfielder Jérôme Rothen dubs Michael Olise as France’s ‘best player’

Former PSG midfielder Jérôme Rothen dubs Michael Olise as France’s ‘best player’

Could Olise make a late charge for the Ballon d’Or?
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Ronaldo apologizes for leaving Portugal camp, blames Jorge Jesus for broken promises

Ronaldo apologizes for leaving Portugal camp, blames Jorge Jesus for broken promises

Cristiano Ronaldo has apologized for leaving Portugal camp midway through the international window, but also accused head coach Jorge Jesus of breaking promises.
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As Messi goes out on top, Ronaldo's Portugal run ends in bizarre controversy | Opinion

As Messi goes out on top, Ronaldo's Portugal run ends in bizarre controversy | Opinion

In a wild twist of fate, Tuesday, Oct. 6 may have seen the end of both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's international careers. The contrast was stark.
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International round-up: summing up the action from the rest of the 26/27 season’s first break

International round-up: summing up the action from the rest of the 26/27 season’s first break

Now back to the bad part!
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Portugal jumps into top 5 of FIFA world rankings

Portugal jumps into top 5 of FIFA world rankings

By Field Level Media Oct 07 (Field Level Media) - Portugal was the only team that moved up in the top 10 of the updated FIFA/Coca-Cola World Rankings on Wednesday, climbing two spots to No. 5.
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Germany drops to 13th in ranking

Germany drops to 13th in ranking

Is Germany on the right track to improvement?
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Zinedine Zidane shrugs off question of Michael Olise being the best footballer in the world

Zinedine Zidane shrugs off question of Michael Olise being the best footballer in the world

Zidane answered diplomatically when he was asked if Olise is the best player in the world right now.