NPFL: Shooting Stars sign defender Yusuf from Bayelsa United

Ronaldo starts against Spain in bid to extend last World Cup

ARLINGTON, United States (AFP) — Cristiano Ronaldo was named in Portugal's starting line-up for the last-16 showdown against Spain on Monday as he bids to extend his last World Cup.The 41-year-old will captain Roberto Martinez's side as they face the European champions at the home of the Dallas Cowboys.With a place in the quarter-finals at stake, Ronaldo will be in the centre of a front three featuring Al Nassr team-mate Joao Felix and Pedro Neto of Chelsea.Bernardo Silva must again make do with a place on the bench.Spain coach Luis de la Fuente also did not spring any surprises.They are captained by Manchester City midfield general Rodri and boast an attacking line-up of Dani Olmo, Mikel Oyarzabal and Lamine Yamal.While Ronaldo is playing at his last World Cup, the 18-year-old Barcelona winger Yamal is at the opposite end of his career.The winners play co-hosts the United States or Belgium in the last eight.Ronaldo, the leading scorer in the history of international men's football, has three goals in four matches so far in North America.

What will Devlin bring to Rangers?

Sections of the Rangers support have long called on the club to recruit the Scottish Premiership's best talent, and the Ibrox hierarchy appear to be acting on that this summer. Both Lawrence Shankland and Cammy Devlin were among Hearts' standout players as they came within minutes of a historic Scottish top-flight triumph. The Ibrox club have signed both without needing to pay a transfer fee and have also plucked manager Derek McInnes from Tynecastle.

The 10 Best Soccer Game Covers

What's the best soccer game cover star? Here's our ranking of the best players to appear on FIFA and PES boxes.

Sky Sports: Arsenal planning swoop for £19m Premier League star

According to Sky Sports, Arsenal are weighing up a surprise move to sign West Ham United defender Konstantinos Mavropanos. The Gunners currently have one of the best central defences in European football. William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes are an undisputed pairing when fit. Despite this, the club continue to be linked with centre-backs and Sky Sports [] The post Sky Sports: Arsenal planning swoop for £19m Premier League star first appeared on Football Talk | Premier League News.

Ryan Daniels: The seven unheralded Fremantle Dockers that are crucial to flag chase

Fremantle has plenty of stars. But it’s the non-household names who are the key to their pursuit of a maiden premiership, writes Ryan Daniels. Here’s who they are for the Dockers.