The football world is on notice after Ronaldo Jr., son of Cristiano Ronaldo, received his first call-up to play for Portugal. The 14-year-old will take to the field for the country’s under-15 side this month as he looks to carve his own path in the world of football.

It seems unlikely that Ronaldo Jr. will be playing alongside his father at the 2026 World Cup, but stranger things have happened.

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The number of years since the NFL Draft has been hosted in Washington DC. U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the draft will return to D.C. for the first time since 1940 in 2027. He said: "I'm pleased to reveal that the 2027 NFL Draft will be held right here, in our nation's capital… It's going to be beautiful. It's going to be something that nobody else will ever duplicate."

"I was 95% that I would never come back. I had enough of tennis at that time. I was like, 'I can't do it any more,' so we decided to try for a baby.”
Czech tennis star Petra Kvitová after winning her first round match at the Italian Open, beating Romania's Irina-Camelia Begu in straight sets (7-5, 6-1). It marks the first professional match the two-time Wimbledon champion has won since returning from maternity leave. Before yesterday’s victory, she had lost her first four matches. 

Australian squash player Heather McKay holds one of the most formidable records in sport. Between 1962 and 1977, McKay won 16 consecutive British Open titles. During her career, which spanned over 20 years, she only lost two matches. She also represented Australia in hockey.

🚴‍♂️ Australian cyclist Caleb Ewan has announced his retirement from the sport effective immediately. Posting to social media, Ewan said that the past two years, during which he rode for three different teams, had significantly impacted his relationship with the sport. As a sprinter, he carved out a very successful career, including five stage wins at the Tour de France and another five at the Giro d'Italia, two of the most prestigious bike races in the world. He said: "The journey has exceeded every expectation I once had and I'm deeply grateful… But what once felt like everything to me no longer does."

🏏 South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has been cleared to play in the World Test Championship (WTC) against Australia after serving a one-month drug ban. Rabada’s ban began on 1 April after he tested positive for a recreational drug. He was also made to participate in a substance abuse treatment program. Australia and South Africa, the top two Test cricket sides in the world, are set to face off in the final of the WTC at Lord’s in England beginning on 11 June. 

🏉 Brisbane Broncos star Ezra Mam has finished serving a nine-game suspension after crashing his car with drugs in his system and without a licence last October. The 22-year-old will not be playing for the Broncos this week, instead making an appearance for Souths-Logan in the second-tier Queensland Cup. Broncos captain Adam Reynolds told reporters: "He is excited to get back… and work on himself and his game. It won't be long before he is back in the NRL."

The Champions League semi-final tie between Inter Milan and Barcelona came to a dramatic close this morning, with Inter producing a remarkable comeback to win 4-3 and secure their place in the final. The Italian side’s opponent will be decided in tomorrow’s second leg between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).

After a thrilling 3-3 draw in the opening leg of the fixture last week, Inter and Barcelona put on another dazzling display this morning. With a raucous home crowd at the San Siro behind them, Inter opened the scoring in the 21st minute courtesy of Lautaro Martínez. They then doubled their lead with a penalty on the stroke of half-time. Barcelona changed their tune after the break, scoring two goals in the 54th (Eric García) and 60th (Dani Olmo) minutes. 

Then, in the 87th minute, Barcelona claimed the lead for the first time in the match with Raphinha finding the back of the net. Barcelona’s lead only lasted five minutes as Inter veteran Francesco Acerbi forced extra time with yet another goal. In the 100th minute, Inter’s Davide Frattesi scored the matchwinner, sending Inter to its second Champions League final in three years.

Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer was named Player of the Match.

Inter’s opponent in the final will be decided tomorrow morning as PSG host Arsenal at Parc des Princes in Paris. PSG head into the match with a one-goal advantage after winning last week’s opening leg 1-0. 

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Speculation has grown this week around the stability of Australian Formula One driver Jack Doohan’s position at Alpine. Doohan is expected to be replaced by Franco Colapinto ahead of the Emilia-Romagna GP on 18 May. To add to the turbulence at Alpine, currently ranked ninth of ten teams, Team Principal Oliver Oakes resigned earlier today. 

In his first five races as a full-time driver in Formula One, Doohan has struggled to make his mark. He has crashed out of two of six races (Australia and Miami), and his highest finish so far is 14th in Bahrain. 

He is under extra pressure because Alpine’s reserve driver is Colapinto. The Argentinian was with Williams last year, where he raced in nine GPs and finished with points on two occasions.

Alpine released a statement this morning announcing Oakes had resigned from his role as team principal, effective immediately. 

The principal manages the entire F1 team, like a coach. They give press conferences and make staffing decisions. 

It also noted the team’s current Executive Advisor, Flavio Briatore, would take care of Oakes’ responsibilities while maintaining his current position.

Briatore was once subject to a lifetime ban from F1 over his involvement in a plan to fix a race in 2008. He successfully appealed the ban in court and returned to the sport. 

Fellow Australian driver Oscar Piastri, who is currently leading the drivers championship, has voiced his support for Doohan. 

He told ABC News Breakfast: "Coming to F1, especially as a rookie under pressure… I do feel sorry for him in some ways. It's not been the easiest start to the year for him and I know how hard it is to get to F1 in the first place. So I think whatever happens, he can be very proud of the journey so far."