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Sports

Scotland lose Welsh and call up Porteous

Swansea City centre-back Stephen Welsh drops out the Scotland squad for their forthcoming Nations League double-header and is replaced with Los Angeles' Ryan Porteous.

World

Cristiano Ronaldo brings his international football career to an end

Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from international football on Thursday, ending his 23-year career with Portugal. At 41, the Al-Nassr forward leaves the national team with 234 caps and 146 goals, both world records. As captain, he helped Portugal win Euro 2016 and two Nations League titles in 2019 and 2025. The decision comes after several weeks of tensions with head coach Jorge Jesus, following Ronaldo's departure from the Portugal squad in September.

Sports

Coleman in 'hybrid role' with Republic of Ireland

Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson says it was "tempting" to include Seamus Coleman in his squad for this month's Nations League matches against Austria and Kosovo despite the defender having not played since June.

Sports

Kenny's background 'not that important' to O'Neill

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says new call-up Eoin Kenny's family connection to the Republic of Ireland is not something he considered before bringing him into the senior squad for this month's Nations League fixtures against Ukraine and Hungary.

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