Palestine and Tunisia drew 2-2 in the Arab Cup. The fixture is part of the Round 2 stage in the 2025 season. The match was played at Lusail Iconic Stadium in Lusail. I. Elfath officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Palestine vs Tunisia meeting in Arab Cup with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Palestine and Tunisia. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
Arab CupRecorded meetings: 0 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Palestine and Tunisia drew 2-2 in the Arab Cup. The fixture is part of the Round 2 stage in the 2025 season. The match was played at Lusail Iconic Stadium in Lusail. I. Elfath officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Palestine vs Tunisia meeting in Arab Cup with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Palestine and Tunisia. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
Arab CupRecorded meetings: 0 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Cristiano Ronaldo announced that the 2026-27 could be his final season as a professional soccer player, prompting questions on what trophies could he still lift both with Al Nassr and Portugal. Cristiano Ronaldo dropped one of the biggest bombshells in recent soccer history, signaling that the 2026-27 campaign could be his final season as a professional player. With the new season getting underway, the Portuguese superstar will be looking to make his prospective last year count by securing as much silverware as possible with Al Nassr and the Portugal national team. In an interview with Vogue magazine released on Sunday, Ronaldo offered a direct update regarding his playing future: “This is probably my last year of football, and I want to leave a spectacular legacy. I have my future all mapped out. I have so many things to keep me busy that to tell you just one thing is hard. Because football could leave a big hole, you have to fill your time in various ways, not just one.“ The legendary forward also noted that he wants to “have more fun, travel more, watch and play padel,” and enjoy the rewards of his legendary career. In the meantime, this final lap presents one last opportunity to expand his trophy collection before he decides to officially hang up his boots. Ronaldo to hunt Al Nassr success After ending their trophy drought last season, Al Nassr are set to make another major push for the Saudi Pro League title. Ronaldo captured the crown under former manager Jorge Jesus, marking Al Nassr’s first league championship since 2019, and with new manager Ange Postecoglou now in charge, the domestic title stands as one of the premier targets on the calendar leading up to the final matchday on May 29, 2027. Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr celebrates with the Saudi Pro League Trophy. (Abdullah Ahmed/Getty Images) Another trophy Al Nassr will be chasing is the King’s Cup, Saudi Arabia’s premier domestic cup tournament. Ronaldo’s side will face Al Draih in the round of 32 on Tuesday, August 18, and while his participation remains unconfirmed, fans hope the Portuguese icon returns to the pitch to help secure passage to the next round ahead of the May 2027 final. Thanks to their strong domestic performance last season, Al Nassr have also qualified for the 2026-27 Saudi Super Cup, with the semifinals and final scheduled to take place from November 30 to December 4, 2026. Ronaldo’s club will compete alongside Al Ahli, Al Qadsiah, and Al Kholood for the title, a tournament Ronaldo has featured in four times previously, suffering two semifinal eliminations and two final defeats. Finally, Al Nassr’s ultimate crowning objective for the 2026-27 campaign is the AFC Champions League Elite, Asia’s premier club competition. Ronaldo’s side missed out on the top continental tournament last year, but after finishing atop the SPL table, winning an inaugural Asian continental title remains the defining goal for Al Nassr, whose best historical finish was a runner-up performance in 1996. Ronaldo and the chance for one more title with Portugal Despite producing generations of legendary talent like Eusebio, Luis Figo, Rui Costa, and Pauleta, Portugal captured their first senior international trophies during the Cristiano Ronaldo era, raising their overall count to three. While Ronaldo would miss the 2028 European Championship in the UK and Ireland if he retires at the end of the season, he still has an opportunity to lift one final trophy with the Selecao. Following the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup, Portugal are set to compete in the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League. Drawn into Group A in League A, the Selecao will play three home and three away matches against Denmark, Norway, and Wales. Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal lifts the UEFA Nations League trophy. (Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) During an extended international window spanning late September and early October, Portugal will host Wales on September 24 before traveling to face Norway on September 27
With his penalty against Nashville SC, Lionel Messi has reached three consecutive misses from the 12 yards between Argentina and Inter Miami, tying the worst record in his career. Lionel Messi‘s return to Major League Soccer action was far from a dream night, as he failed to convert a penalty during Inter Miami‘s humbling 4-1 loss to Nashville SC on Saturday. The failed attempt marks his third consecutive missed penalty across competitions for club and with the Argentina national team, matching the longest spot-kick drought of his career. After Andy Najar put Nashville ahead in the 17th minute off an accurate cross from Elias Saad, Inter Miami pressed aggressively for an immediate equalizer. Following a lofted pass over the defense from Casemiro, Luis Suarez controlled the ball, cut back onto his left foot, and was brought down in the box by Jeisson Palacios after a mistimed tackle in the 22nd minute. Messi stepped up to the spot, using a stutter-step approach to try and freeze Brian Schwake. Though the goalkeeper committed early and dived to his right, Schwake managed to stick out his legs and make the save. Sergio Reguilon pounced on the rebound and slotted it into the back of the net, but the goal was quickly disallowed due to encroaching into the penalty area. Failing to convert from the spot against Nashville extends Messi’s current slide to three straight misses from 12 yards out. Saturday’s failure was also his second missed penalty in an Inter Miami shirt, with the first occurring back in September 2025 during a 3-0 regular-season defeat against Charlotte FC. Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF takes a misses the penalty against Nashville SC. (Carly Mackler/Getty Images) The penalty miss against Nashville highlights a rare dip in execution for the Argentine legend when facing opposing goalkeepers from the spot. During the 2026 World Cup with Argentina, he dragged a penalty wide in a group-stage match against Austria, and had another attempt saved by Mostafa Shobeir in a round of 16 clash against Egypt, bringing his total to three straight failures. Despite the recent slump, Messi remains one of the premier dead-ball technicians in modern soccer history. Across 149 career penalty attempts for club and country, the forward has converted 114 times while missing 35, maintaining a respectable 76.5% conversion rate. When did Messi last miss three consecutive penalties? As the captain and primary penalty taker for both Inter Miami and Argentina, Messi naturally carries the responsibility whenever a spot kick is awarded. While this three-match slump is an unusual sight, it is not the first time he has endured a cold stretch from the spot. The only other time Lionel Messi missed three consecutive penalties was back in 2014 while playing for FC Barcelona and Argentina. That run began in an April 2014 match against Real Betis, where Antonio Adan saved a late attempt in the 86th minute. His next miss came that September in a 5-0 win over Levante UD when he fired completely wide, followed by an October friendly with Argentina where Brazil goalkeeper Jefferson stopped his 40th-minute effort. Messi ultimately snapped that 2014 drought in November during an international friendly against Croatia at Boleyn Ground, converting from the spot to secure a 2-1 victory. Inter Miami return to action next Wednesday against the Philadelphia Union, where Messi will look to end his current drought or risk setting an unprecedented personal low.
Rashford has not played competitively for the Red Devils in more than 600 days after being exiled under former manager Ruben Amorim, and has enjoyed loan spells at both Aston Villa and Barcelona.
MAN UNITED 2-4 AC MILAN: Manchester United were made to suffer at the hands of Ruben Amorim after they rounded off pre-season with a puzzling 4-2 defeat against AC Milan in Wroclaw.
Re-live Daily Mail Sport's coverage of Manchester United's game against AC Milan in a pre-season friendly in Poland.
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Cristiano Ronaldo announced that the 2026-27 could be his final season as a professional soccer player, prompting questions on what trophies could he still lift both with Al Nassr and Portugal. Cristiano Ronaldo dropped one of the biggest bombshells in recent soccer history, signaling that the 2026-27 campaign could be his final season as a professional player. With the new season getting underway, the Portuguese superstar will be looking to make his prospective last year count by securing as much silverware as possible with Al Nassr and the Portugal national team. In an interview with Vogue magazine released on Sunday, Ronaldo offered a direct update regarding his playing future: “This is probably my last year of football, and I want to leave a spectacular legacy. I have my future all mapped out. I have so many things to keep me busy that to tell you just one thing is hard. Because football could leave a big hole, you have to fill your time in various ways, not just one.“ The legendary forward also noted that he wants to “have more fun, travel more, watch and play padel,” and enjoy the rewards of his legendary career. In the meantime, this final lap presents one last opportunity to expand his trophy collection before he decides to officially hang up his boots. Ronaldo to hunt Al Nassr success After ending their trophy drought last season, Al Nassr are set to make another major push for the Saudi Pro League title. Ronaldo captured the crown under former manager Jorge Jesus, marking Al Nassr’s first league championship since 2019, and with new manager Ange Postecoglou now in charge, the domestic title stands as one of the premier targets on the calendar leading up to the final matchday on May 29, 2027. Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr celebrates with the Saudi Pro League Trophy. (Abdullah Ahmed/Getty Images) Another trophy Al Nassr will be chasing is the King’s Cup, Saudi Arabia’s premier domestic cup tournament. Ronaldo’s side will face Al Draih in the round of 32 on Tuesday, August 18, and while his participation remains unconfirmed, fans hope the Portuguese icon returns to the pitch to help secure passage to the next round ahead of the May 2027 final. Thanks to their strong domestic performance last season, Al Nassr have also qualified for the 2026-27 Saudi Super Cup, with the semifinals and final scheduled to take place from November 30 to December 4, 2026. Ronaldo’s club will compete alongside Al Ahli, Al Qadsiah, and Al Kholood for the title, a tournament Ronaldo has featured in four times previously, suffering two semifinal eliminations and two final defeats. Finally, Al Nassr’s ultimate crowning objective for the 2026-27 campaign is the AFC Champions League Elite, Asia’s premier club competition. Ronaldo’s side missed out on the top continental tournament last year, but after finishing atop the SPL table, winning an inaugural Asian continental title remains the defining goal for Al Nassr, whose best historical finish was a runner-up performance in 1996. Ronaldo and the chance for one more title with Portugal Despite producing generations of legendary talent like Eusebio, Luis Figo, Rui Costa, and Pauleta, Portugal captured their first senior international trophies during the Cristiano Ronaldo era, raising their overall count to three. While Ronaldo would miss the 2028 European Championship in the UK and Ireland if he retires at the end of the season, he still has an opportunity to lift one final trophy with the Selecao. Following the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup, Portugal are set to compete in the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League. Drawn into Group A in League A, the Selecao will play three home and three away matches against Denmark, Norway, and Wales. Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal lifts the UEFA Nations League trophy. (Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) During an extended international window spanning late September and early October, Portugal will host Wales on September 24 before traveling to face Norway on September 27
With his penalty against Nashville SC, Lionel Messi has reached three consecutive misses from the 12 yards between Argentina and Inter Miami, tying the worst record in his career. Lionel Messi‘s return to Major League Soccer action was far from a dream night, as he failed to convert a penalty during Inter Miami‘s humbling 4-1 loss to Nashville SC on Saturday. The failed attempt marks his third consecutive missed penalty across competitions for club and with the Argentina national team, matching the longest spot-kick drought of his career. After Andy Najar put Nashville ahead in the 17th minute off an accurate cross from Elias Saad, Inter Miami pressed aggressively for an immediate equalizer. Following a lofted pass over the defense from Casemiro, Luis Suarez controlled the ball, cut back onto his left foot, and was brought down in the box by Jeisson Palacios after a mistimed tackle in the 22nd minute. Messi stepped up to the spot, using a stutter-step approach to try and freeze Brian Schwake. Though the goalkeeper committed early and dived to his right, Schwake managed to stick out his legs and make the save. Sergio Reguilon pounced on the rebound and slotted it into the back of the net, but the goal was quickly disallowed due to encroaching into the penalty area. Failing to convert from the spot against Nashville extends Messi’s current slide to three straight misses from 12 yards out. Saturday’s failure was also his second missed penalty in an Inter Miami shirt, with the first occurring back in September 2025 during a 3-0 regular-season defeat against Charlotte FC. Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF takes a misses the penalty against Nashville SC. (Carly Mackler/Getty Images) The penalty miss against Nashville highlights a rare dip in execution for the Argentine legend when facing opposing goalkeepers from the spot. During the 2026 World Cup with Argentina, he dragged a penalty wide in a group-stage match against Austria, and had another attempt saved by Mostafa Shobeir in a round of 16 clash against Egypt, bringing his total to three straight failures. Despite the recent slump, Messi remains one of the premier dead-ball technicians in modern soccer history. Across 149 career penalty attempts for club and country, the forward has converted 114 times while missing 35, maintaining a respectable 76.5% conversion rate. When did Messi last miss three consecutive penalties? As the captain and primary penalty taker for both Inter Miami and Argentina, Messi naturally carries the responsibility whenever a spot kick is awarded. While this three-match slump is an unusual sight, it is not the first time he has endured a cold stretch from the spot. The only other time Lionel Messi missed three consecutive penalties was back in 2014 while playing for FC Barcelona and Argentina. That run began in an April 2014 match against Real Betis, where Antonio Adan saved a late attempt in the 86th minute. His next miss came that September in a 5-0 win over Levante UD when he fired completely wide, followed by an October friendly with Argentina where Brazil goalkeeper Jefferson stopped his 40th-minute effort. Messi ultimately snapped that 2014 drought in November during an international friendly against Croatia at Boleyn Ground, converting from the spot to secure a 2-1 victory. Inter Miami return to action next Wednesday against the Philadelphia Union, where Messi will look to end his current drought or risk setting an unprecedented personal low.
Rashford has not played competitively for the Red Devils in more than 600 days after being exiled under former manager Ruben Amorim, and has enjoyed loan spells at both Aston Villa and Barcelona.
MAN UNITED 2-4 AC MILAN: Manchester United were made to suffer at the hands of Ruben Amorim after they rounded off pre-season with a puzzling 4-2 defeat against AC Milan in Wroclaw.
Re-live Daily Mail Sport's coverage of Manchester United's game against AC Milan in a pre-season friendly in Poland.
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