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Dirk Kuyt and Fenerbahçe’s ‘miracle in Istanbul’

The Fenerbahçe coach reached for Liverpool’s language of unity after beating his former club. The history is powerful—but the 3–2 win belongs to a different story from the 2005 final.

Mr Anfield05 Nov 20264 min read

World football

Cristiano Ronaldo retires from Portugal duty with 146 international goals

Cristiano Ronaldo’s international career ends with 234 appearances and 146 goals. The totals matter, but so does the span: he remained Portugal’s decisive scorer across six World Cups and five European Championships.

Mr Anfield05 Nov 20265 min read