Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos recently shared his thoughts on the Saudi Pro League during an appearance on his podcast, highlighting the transformative role played by Cristiano Ronaldo. Kroos described the league as an intriguing case, noting that it received little international attention before the Portuguese star's arrival at Al-Nassr in late 2022. According to Kroos, Ronaldo's move brought significant global recognition to the competition, elevating its profile far beyond what it had previously enjoyed. He suggested that the superstar's presence has been a key factor in drawing worldwide interest, crediting him with putting the league on the map in a way that had not happened earlier. The German midfielder went further, expressing his view that the league's current appeal is closely tied to Ronaldo. He remarked that if the five-time Ballon d'Or winner were to depart tomorrow,...
Number injured in yesterday's missile strike on central Ukraine rises to 24
One of the Russian missile strikes in Ukraine yesterday targeted the central Dnipropetrovsk region.
We've had an update on the numbers killed and injured as a result.
Regional governor Serhiy Lysak says there are now 24 people reported injured - up from 21 - and four dead.
Seven of the wounded are in a serious condition.