Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, has announced his retirement from international football with Portugal, ending a career that began with his senior debut in August 2003 against Kazakhstan. He announced the decision on Thursday, 5 Nov, and made 234 appearances for Portugal, scoring 146 goals. The announcement followed a row with coach Jorge Jesus, who had benched him before the decision, and came after Ronaldo was given a 30-day suspension for leaving the team camp. He will continue playing for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia.
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5 November 2026
4 November 2026
Manchester United beat Roma 3-2 at Old Trafford on 3 Nov, coming back from 2-0 down at half-time. Matias Soule and Donyell Malen scored for Roma, with Roma's second goal from a penalty. Matheus Cunha scored twice in the second half and Bruno Fernandes converted a penalty to level at 2-2. The win ended United's run of nine matches without a win. Cunha was sent off late in the match for a challenge after scoring the winner.
31 October 2026
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick will remain in charge for Saturday's away match against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, kick-off 8:30 a.m. ET on 31 Oct. United have gone eight matches without a win in all competitions, conceding 15 goals and scoring six, and sit one point above the relegation zone with seven points. The side lost 3-0 at home to Bournemouth, after which Carrick dropped captain Bruno Fernandes; Carrick has said Fernandes will remain captain. Chelsea, fifth in the table, lost at home to Tottenham Hotspur last weekend.