“Not thinking about future”: Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez on …

Leiria [Portugal], June 10 (ANI): Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has said that Cristiano Ronaldo is not focused on the possibility that Wednesday’s friendly against Nigeria could be his final appearance on home soil for the national team. newsbetting.club

Ronaldo, 41, is set to feature in a record sixth FIFA World Cup as he continues his quest to win the only major international trophy missing from his illustrious career.

The Portuguese legendary footballer remains one of the most prolific scorers in international football history, having netted 143 goals in 227 appearances, a tally that continues to grow.

Since making his debut for Portugal in 2003, Ronaldo has consistently delivered at the highest level and also holds the record for the most hat-tricks in international football, with 10 to his name.

“Our captain sets an example in everything he does," Martinez said of Ronaldo, as quoted by ESPN.

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“He gives his all, 24 hours a day, to help the national team. Our captain and the rest of the players are not thinking about the future. We don’t know what can happen in the future because they can get injured and there are decisions that are out of their hands."

“The focus is on training, being the best, putting the concepts into practice and showing pride in wearing the shirt. That’s the example he sets. His sole aim is to use it for tomorrow to improve," he added.

According to ESPN, Ronaldo is expected to start on Wednesday in Portugal’s last warm-up friendly in Leiria before the World Cup.

Meanwhile, the 41-year-old forward posted a series of images on Instagram from Portugal’s training camp as he continues to prepare for the global event.

The 41-year-old forward appeared in high spirits during the session, taking part in drills alongside his teammates as Portugal intensified preparations for the tournament.

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Portugal, the reigning Nations League champions, will begin their Group K campaign in Houston against the Democratic Republic of the Congo on June 17. They will then face Uzbekistan at the same venue on June 23 before concluding their group stage against Colombia in Miami on June 27. The tournament will run from June 11 to July 19.

Recently, Ronaldo finally conquered Saudi Arabia after he guided Al Nassr to their 11th Saudi Pro League (SPL) title after scoring twice in a commanding 4-1 victory over Damac, securing the superstar’s first league crown in Saudi Arabia since joining the club in January 2023.

Portugal World Cup squad:

Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (FC Porto), Jose Sa (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Rui Silva (Sporting CP); Ricardo Velho (Genclerbirligi Ankara).

Defenders: Diogo Dalot (Manchester United); Matheus Nunes (Manchester City), Nelson Semedo (Fenerbahce SK), Joao Cancelo (FC Barcelona), Nuno Mendes (PSG), Goncalo Inacio (Sporting CP), Renato Veiga (Villarreal); Ruben Dias (Manchester City); Tomas Araujo (SL Benfica).

Midfielders: Ruben Neves (Al Hilal), Samuel Costa (Mallorca), Joao Neves (PSG), Vitinha (PSG), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City).

Forwards: Joao Felix (Al Nassr), Francisco Trincao (Sporting CP), Francisco Conceicao (Juventus), Pedro Neto (Chelsea), Rafael Leao (AC Milan), Goncalo Guedes (Real Sociedad), Goncalo Ramos (PSG); Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr). (ANI)

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The Battlegrounds Mobile India Pro Series (BMPS) 2026 Semifinals are shaping up to be an absolute pressure cooker. Moving into the high-stakes June phase, the tournament transitions to a LAN environment in New Delhi (expected at the Nodwin Gaming Arena), meaning teams will have to handle the live crowd pressure alongside the stacked lobby. Check out the BMPS 2026 Semifinals Day 2 overview below.

BMPS 2026 Semifinals Day 2: Teams And Groups

The Semifinals feature a total of 24 teams. The baseline lineup is locked in from the top tiers of the regular phase, and the final spots will be secured immediately following the conclusion of the high-endurance Survival Stage.

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What’s at Stake?

The road to the Grand Finals in Jaipur requires a massive top-tier finish. The stakes for this round are split strictly by final placement:

• Top 6 Teams: Direct qualification to the BMPS 2026 Grand Finals in Jaipur.
• 7th – 22nd Ranked Teams: Drop down to the ruthless Last Chance Stage (June 13–14) for one final shot at redemption.
• Bottom 2 Teams: Eliminated from the tournament.

Official Live Stream Details

You can watch every single match day live as the squads fight to secure their slots. Broadcasts typically kick off in the afternoon.

• Official Streaming Platform: KRAFTON India Esports YouTube Channel
• Available Broadcast Languages: English and Hindi

With top powerhouses like iQOO Soul already booking early direct paths and teams like Team Apex Gaming fighting through the lines, the New Delhi LAN matches are going to be hyper-competitive.

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Former England captain David Gower said on Tuesday he fears Ben Stokes’s reign as Test skipper may already be in “the past tense” following the all-rounder’s involvement in a nightclub incident with a Saracens rugby player.

Stokes and bowler Gus Atkinson are facing a probe by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for breaking team curfew rules on Monday morning following England’s win in the first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s.

“He’s in severe doubt,” Gower told the BBC on Tuesday.

Lord’s, Gaddafi pitches rated unsatisfactory

The pitches used for the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord’s in London and the third ODI between Pakistan and Australia at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore have been rated as “unsatisfactory” under the ICC Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process.

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Top-order batter Sahibzada Farhan will lead a new-look Pakistan squad at the Asian Games, which will be held in Japan later this year. Star players such as Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Haris Rauf and Salman Ali Agha have not been included in the 15-member squad announced by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on 10 June.

With 46 T20I appearances to his name, Farhan is the most experienced player in the squad, which features four uncapped players — Akif Javed, Maaz Sadaqat, Ali Raza and Saad Masood.

Abdul Samad, who has played just five T20Is, has been named the team’s vice-captain.

Usman Khan has been selected as the primary wicketkeeper in a squad that is vastly different from the one Pakistan fielded at the T20 World Cup earlier this year.

“Additionally, 14 of the 15 players selected for the Asian Games squad are part of the NCA White-Ball Camp, which is set to commence in Lahore on Monday, 15 June,” the PCB said in a statement.

In their last appearance at the Asian Games, Pakistan finished fourth after securing a solitary victory while suffering two losses.

The men’s cricket event will be staged in Aichi-Nagoya between 24 September and 3 October.

Pakistan squad for Asian Games 2026 (Japan): Sahibzada Farhan (captain), Abdul Samad (vice-captain), Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Akif Javed, Ali Raza, Arafat Minhas, Haider Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Saad Masood, Saim Ayub, Sufyan Moqim and Usman Khan (wicketkeeper).

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Mexico City Opening Ceremony: One of the biggest sporting events in the world – the FIFA World Cup 2026 – is set to kick off on June 11 with a clash between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City. It will be biggest-ever World Cup in the history of the sport with 48 nations and 104 matches set to take place in the tournament and three different opening ceremonies being planned by the world governing body FIFA in the hosts countries – Mexico, Canada and the United States of America.

The first of these three opening ceremonies will take place in Mexico City on Thursday night with superstar Shakira set to be the highlight of the performance. The opening ceremony will be held around 90 minutes before kick-off time in the Mexico vs South Africa match – from 11pm IST onwards.

The opening ceremonies will be interconnected with a shared ‘theme’ which has been planned to unite the three host nations of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The ceremonies are being produced by Marco Balich, the creative director who has orchestrated several Olympic opening ceremonies, including the 2026 Winter Games and major international sporting events.

“The FIFA World Cup is a moment the world shares, and that begins with how we open it,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino. “Starting with Mexico City and continuing the next days with Toronto and Los Angeles, these ceremonies will bring together music, culture and football in a way that reflects both the individuality of each nation and the unity that defines this tournament. It is a powerful way to begin a truly global celebration.”

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What will be the duration of FIFA World Cup 2026 Mexico City opening ceremony?

The Mexico City opening ceremony will have a run time of around 16 minutes and 30 seconds while the corresponding functions in Toronto and Los Angeles will be about 13 minutes long in duration.

“The opening ceremony will showcase some of the most exciting voices in global music, bringing the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album to life with performances from Belinda, Burna Boy, Danny Ocean, J Balvin, Lila Downs, Los Ángeles Azules, Maná and Shakira,” FIFA said in a statement.

“Representing the host nation, Alejandro Fernández will perform the Mexican national anthem, while Tyla will perform the national anthem of South Africa, creating a powerful moment of pride before the tournament officially gets underway,” the statement added.

Salma Hayek will be special guest in Mexico City

Hollywood superstar Salma Hayek, who is also brand ambassador of FIFA World Cup 2026, is one of the special invites for the Mexico City opening ceremony on Thursday.

“Joining the pre-match ceremony, FIFA World Cup 2026 Ambassador Salma Hayek Pinault will welcome fans to Mexico City and celebrate the unifying spirit of football on the global stage. Hot off their recent collaborations, Ryan Castro will join J Balvin on stage during the opening ceremony for a powerful performance,” the FIFA statement read.

We’re Ready! The official video for DAI DAI, the FIFA World Cup Official 2026 song is here! @burnaboy https://t.co/8beSisvEF2

A big thank you to Leo Messi, Mbappé, Luis Díaz, Vinícius Jr, Rodri, Takefusa Kubo, Santiago Giménez, Alphonso Davies, Jamal Musiala, Christian… pic.twitter.com/vbNJY8CniO

— Shakira (@shakira) May 23, 2026

Here is all you need to know about FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony…

When will first of three FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony take place?

The first FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 11.

Where will the first FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony take place?

The first FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony will take place at the Mexico City Stadium.

What time will first FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony get underway?

The first FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony will begin at 11pm IST and expected to last around 16 minutes and 30 seconds.

Who are the top stars performing in first FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony?

The top stars who will be seen in the first FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony will be Belinda, Burna Boy, Danny Ocean, J Balvin, Lila Downs, Los Ángeles Azules, Maná and Shakira, who will bring the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album to life.

How can I watch first FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony LIVE on TV in India?

The first FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony will be available LIVE on TV on Zee’s new Unite8 Sports network (Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2, and Unite8 Sports 2 HD). Multiple group-stage matches that will take place simultaneously will be aired across the four channels with English and Hindi feeds.

How can I watch live streaming of first FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in India?

The first FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony will be available for live streaming on Zee5 website and app in India.