Cristiano Ronaldo missed his second consecutive game for Al Nassr amid an ongoing dispute, while former US President Donald Trump refused to apologize for a since-deleted racist social media post. These were among the top stories on February 7th, 2026, according to multiple news bulletins.
Ronaldo, the Portuguese forward, did not play in Al Nassr's match against Al Ittihad on Friday, following his absence from the game against Al Riyadh on Monday, according to Sky News. The 41-year-old player had returned to training during the week but was not included in the matchday squad, as reported by the news outlet. Officials had hoped he would play on Friday. Ronaldo reportedly feels that Al Nassr is not being financially supported as much as their title rivals, Al Hilal, according to Sky Sports News.
Meanwhile, in the United States, former President Donald Trump faced criticism for a social media post that depicted former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, as primates in a jungle, as reported by Euronews. The post was deleted on Friday after a backlash from both Republicans and Democrats. Trump refused to apologize for the video, which was posted on his social media platform, Truth Social.
Other top news stories on February 7th included severe weather events. Storm Marta battered Portugal and Spain, prompting warnings of potential fresh floods, according to Euronews. The Iberian peninsula was struggling to recover from extended periods of heavy rain and deadly floods. More than 26,500 rescuers were deployed in Portugal, where the weather led three municipalities to postpone Sunday's presidential vote.
News bulletins from Euronews provided updates throughout the day, covering these and other breaking news stories from around the world, including the latest developments in business, entertainment, politics, culture, and travel.
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