Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, married longtime partner Georgina Rodríguez, 32, in an intimate civil ceremony in Cascais, Portugal, on August 11, 2026. The couple began dating in 2017 and announced their engagement exactly one year before the wedding. Ronaldo and Rodríguez share five children: Cristiano Jr., twins Eva and Mateo, Alana, and Bella. Their relationship has attracted global attention, including through Rodríguez’s Netflix series I Am Georgina. The couple have largely kept their private life away from public scrutiny while sharing family moments with fans. Their wedding marks a new chapter after nearly a decade together. (PC: X)

Bengal and Delhi Capitals cricketer Abhishek Porel was arrested in Hooghly, West Bengal, after a medical student accused him of having a sexual relationship with her on the promise of marriage. Porel was arrested by Mogra police late Monday night following a court order. The woman, reportedly from Karnataka, had filed a complaint alleging they were in a relationship for around three-and-a-half years and had planned to marry. Police registered a case under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Information Technology Act. Porel was subsequently produced before a court, which remanded him to three days of police custody. The allegations remain subject to investigation and judicial proceedings.(PC: X)

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has married his longtime partner Georgina Rodriguez in a private civil ceremony in Cascais, Portugal, according to his management. The 41-year-old Ronaldo and Rodriguez have been together since 2016 and first met when she worked as a sales assistant at a Gucci store. The couple made their relationship official with a private wedding, marking a new chapter in their nearly decade-long partnership. Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d’Or winner, currently plays for Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr. The couple had announced their engagement in August 2025. (PC: X)

Lionel Messi has reportedly taken an indefinite break from competitive football following the death of his father, Jorge Messi, at the age of 68. The Argentina captain travelled to Rosario to attend his father’s funeral and spend time with his family. According to reports, Messi has no fixed date for returning to Inter Miami or resuming football commitments. Jorge Messi was a major influence on Lionel’s career and had served as his agent and close adviser for years. Inter Miami are currently awaiting clarity on when their captain will return, while Messi focuses on grieving and supporting his family. (PC: AP)

Hardik Pandya reportedly wanted to return to Gujarat Titans, but the proposed blockbuster IPL trade move collapsed over his demand to regain the captaincy. The all-rounder, who led GT to the IPL final in 2022 and the playoffs in 2023, had moved to Mumbai Indians in 2024. Reports suggest Gujarat considered bringing him back, with Shubman Gill reportedly willing to accommodate Pandya. However, Pandya’s reported captaincy demand became the major stumbling block. His camp has denied that he personally approached Gujarat for a move. The development leaves his future with Mumbai Indians uncertain ahead of the next IPL season. (PC: X)

France and New Zealand have confirmed their participation in the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Poland, easing concerns over a potential UEFA-led boycott of FIFA competitions. The confirmations come amid a dispute between UEFA and FIFA President Gianni Infantino over a now-abandoned proposal that had drawn strong criticism from the European confederation. UEFA had threatened to boycott FIFA competitions following the disagreement, while countries including Argentina and Mexico supported Infantino. France became the first country to confirm its participation, followed by New Zealand. New Zealand Football said sending its U20 women’s team to Poland next month was important for developing the women’s game. The confirmations provide relief for FIFA as tensions with UEFA continue. (PC: AFC)

Cristiano Ronaldo married his longtime partner Georgina Rodríguez in a private ceremony in Cascais, Portugal, on August 11. The intimate wedding was attended by their five children: Cristiano Jr., twins Eva and Mateo, Alana Martina and Bella Esmeralda. Ronaldo announced the marriage on social media with a picture of the couple holding hands and displaying their wedding rings, captioned “C(heart emoji)G”. British journalist Piers Morgan also shared an image of the newlyweds. Ronaldo and Rodríguez met in Madrid in 2016 when she worked as a Gucci sales assistant while Ronaldo played for Real Madrid. They have been together for a decade and have built a family across Spain, Italy, the UK and Saudi Arabia. (PC: X)

US President Donald Trump has warned FIFA against replacing president Gianni Infantino, calling any such move a “terrible mistake”. Infantino is facing pressure after FIFA abandoned a controversial proposal to sell a stake in the commercial arm of the men’s World Cup to private investors. UEFA strongly opposed the plan, while the AFC and Concacaf also criticised FIFA’s handling of the proposal. The plan was eventually dropped, and Infantino apologised following a crisis meeting in Morocco. However, UEFA has maintained its concerns. Trump, who has developed a close relationship with Infantino ahead of the 2026 World Cup, has publicly backed him. (PC: HT)

Delhi Capitals batter Abishek Porel has been arrested in connection with a case filed by a medical student alleging rape, assault and criminal intimidation. Police arrested the Bengal cricketer from Emami City under the Dum Dum police station, according to Hooghly Rural police. The woman, in her complaint filed in June, alleged that Porel had a relationship with her for 3 years and had promised to marry her. She further alleged that he sexually assaulted her and confined and threatened her. The Calcutta High Court later directed police to arrest Porel. Porel has previously denied the allegations. The investigation is underway.

Seventeen-year-old Assam karateka Janmoni Konwar returned home with a national gold medal to find her family still living under a tarpaulin after floods washed away their house in Jorhat. She won gold in the Ashihara category at the National Karate Championship in New Delhi from August 7 to 9. Her family had planned to sell fish from their three-year-old fishery to fund her trip, but the floods destroyed it. They had earlier sold two buffaloes to support her competitions. Despite displacement and limited training facilities, Janmoni continued practising and competing. Physics Wallah founder Alakh Pandey supported her travel, accommodation and gave her family Rs 3 lakh, while Minister Pabitra Margherita provided Rs 10,000.