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Cristiano Ronaldo Says Not Done Yet After 50th Goal This Year

Cristiano Ronaldo said he had more left in him this year after scoring his 50th goal of 2023 in Al Nassr's 5-2 Saudi King Cup victory over rivals Al Shabab. The former Manchester United and Real Madrid forward lashed home from close range with his right foot in the 74th minute. "Great victory and I'm thrilled to announce my 50th goal in 2023," the 38-year-old Portuguese wrote on Instagram after his goal helped Al Nassr reach the semi-finals on Monday in Riyadh.

Watch: Turkish Club President Punches Referee Mid-Match, Game Suspended

The Turkish SuperLig has been suspended indefinitely after a referee was punched by Ankaragucu's president following a 1-1 draw with Rizespor, the country's football federation (TFF) announced on Monday. Ankaragucu chief Faruk Koca floored referee Halil Umut Meler with a vicious punch to the face on the pitch following Monday's game, leaving the official with a black eye. "This vile attack was not only made against Halil Umut Meler. Today, this inhumane and despicable attack was made against all stakeholders of Turkish football," the TFF said.

New Margate boss Mark Stimson on what he knows of the players he has inherited, their 1-0 Isthmian Premier loss to Carshalton Athletic and hosting fellow strugglers Kingstonian

New Margate manager Mark Stimson already knows a fair amount about the players he has inherited as he aims to turn the club’s fortunes around.

Hythe Town manager Steve Watt says FA Trophy fourth-round draw means nothing | Cannons must get past Whitehawk first

Hythe boss Steve Watt says the FA Trophy fourth-round draw is irrelevant unless they get the job done against Whitehawk.

Australia to have strong Japan ties regardless of Jones: RA boss

MELBOURNE : Rugby Australia (RA) will continue to have a strong relationship with Japan and will not buy into "speculation" about Eddie Jones's dealings with the East Asian rugby union, RA boss Phil Waugh said.

Puma to end sponsorship of Israel's national football team next year

BERLIN :Puma will end its sponsorship of Israel's national football team next year, in a decision made before Hamas' Oct. 7 attack, a spokesperson for the German sportswear firm said on Tuesday.

Gillingham head coach Stephen Clemence puts focus firmly on League 2 fixtures despite FA Cup tie against Premier League Sheffield United on the horizon

Gillingham head coach Stephen Clemence is refusing to think about their FA Cup Third Round tie against Sheffield United.

Southern Counties East Premier Division side Lordswood are reviewing all options as they seek a new manager

Southern Counties East side Lordswood say they have been overwhelmed by interest for the management vacancy at the club.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Says Not Done Yet After 50th Goal This Year

Watch: Turkish Club President Punches Referee Mid-Match, Game Suspended

New Margate boss Mark Stimson on what he knows of the players he has inherited, their 1-0 Isthmian Premier loss to Carshalton Athletic and hosting fellow strugglers Kingstonian

Hythe Town manager Steve Watt says FA Trophy fourth-round draw means nothing | Cannons must get past Whitehawk first

Australia to have strong Japan ties regardless of Jones: RA boss

Puma to end sponsorship of Israel's national football team next year

Gillingham head coach Stephen Clemence puts focus firmly on League 2 fixtures despite FA Cup tie against Premier League Sheffield United on the horizon

Southern Counties East Premier Division side Lordswood are reviewing all options as they seek a new manager