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The 2026 FIFA World Cup squad picture is beginning to take shape as nations across every group unveil preliminary and final rosters ahead of the expanded tournament in North America. From Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo potentially making history to major omissions, emerging talents and final roster deadlines, national teams are entering the decisive phase of preparation before football’s biggest global spectacle officially begins.

Jorge Jesus has confirmed he is leaving Al Nassr after guiding Cristiano Ronaldo to his first Saudi Pro League title. The Portuguese manager said he accepted the job only after promising Ronaldo he would help him become champion. Al Nassr finished the season with 86 points, narrowly beating Al Hilal in a dramatic title race.

An IRGC-trained operative, allegedly seeking revenge for Qasem Soleimani's death, was arrested in Turkey and extradited to the US. Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi is accused of plotting to assassinate Ivanka Trump, even possessing a blueprint of her Florida home. He reportedly made threats against Americans online.

Cristiano Ronaldo finally clinched his maiden Saudi Pro League title with Al Nassr, scoring twice in a decisive 4-1 victory. The Portuguese superstar's emotional triumph came after two seasons of near misses, adding another domestic league crown to his illustrious career. His arrival has significantly boosted Saudi football's global profile.

Villagers in Qazigund, Kashmir, revived a nearly 400-year-old tradition by participating in an annual "fish festival" at Panzath Nag. This community event involves dipping wicker baskets into the spring to catch fish while simultaneously desilting and cleaning the vital water source, which irrigates dozens of villages.

Cristiano Ronaldo ended years of pressure by guiding Al-Nassr to the Saudi Pro League title with two goals against Damac on the final day of the season. The victory marked Ronaldo’s first major domestic trophy in Saudi Arabia and completed league title wins across five countries. Alongside the football celebrations, an emotional viral moment involving Georgina Rodriguez and their daughters captured massive attention online, reinforcing Ronaldo’s enduring global popularity both on and off the pitch.

Jorge Jesus has confirmed his departure from Al-Nassr after winning the Saudi Pro League title and insisted Pep Guardiola should feel “proud” to replace him, not the other way around. Jesus credited Cristiano Ronaldo for convincing him to take the job and described the season as the toughest challenge of his coaching career. Meanwhile, Guardiola’s agent acknowledged contact from Al-Nassr, though he denied reports of a formal mega-money offer.

West Bengal has declared May 28 a public holiday for Eid al-Adha, revising its earlier schedule due to updated moon-sighting. This aligns the state's observance with the national calendar, where the festival will now be celebrated on May 28 across many parts of India. Government offices and educational institutions will be closed.

Cristiano Ronaldo sparked massive online debate after celebrating Al Nassr FC’s Saudi Pro League title with a graphic featuring only himself. While many fans praised Ronaldo after his brace in the title-clinching win over Damac, others criticized the post as self-centered. Viral comments like “Bro posted himself only ... no one is selfish like this man” fueled the discussion, though supporters defended him by arguing he deserved the spotlight after leading Al Nassr to the championship.

The 27-year-old was a top commander of the Al Badr terror group. His killing comes amid a string of mysterious targeted attacks in Pakistan, where operatives linked to LeT, Jaish, and other terror groups have been shot dead over the past few years

A pre-dawn Israeli airstrike killed three members of a Palestinian family, including a one-year-old child, in central Gaza on Sunday, a hospital said. At least 890 Palestinians have been killed since the October 10 ceasefire, according to Gaza's health ministry, which operates under Hamas authority and whose figures are considered reliable by the UN. The Israeli military says five of its soldiers have also been during the same period.

Cristiano Ronaldo refused to collect his runner-up medal after Al-Nassr lost the AFC Champions League Two final to Gamba Osaka in Riyadh. Deniz Hommet scored the winning goal for the Japanese club. Ronaldo walked straight to the tunnel after the match while his teammates attended the ceremony. Al-Nassr can still win the Saudi Pro League title this season.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr faced intense backlash after losing 1-0 to Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League 2 final. Furious fans mocked Al-Nassr as the “Arsenal of Saudi Arabia” and accused the team of collapsing under pressure again. Ronaldo finished without a shot on target as his wait for a major domestic trophy with the Saudi club continued, despite another impressive individual season.

Vienna is set to host the Eurovision 2026 Grand Final on May 16th, marking the contest's 70th anniversary. Following Austria's 2025 victory, 25 nations will compete for the coveted title. Viewers can tune in via BBC channels or stream online, with a dual jury and public vote deciding the ultimate winner.