Cristiano Ronaldo

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How Mikel Oyarzabal’s quiet rise complements Lamine Yamal’s brilliance…

While stars like Lamine Yamal and Marc Cucurella often grab the headlines, Mikel Oyarzabal continues to let his performances do the talking. The Real Sociedad forward delivered another standout display by scoring twice in Spain's 3-0 victory over Austria, strengthening his position in the race for the World Cup Golden Boot. Despite his match-winning performance, much of the attention remained on Cucurella's assists and Spain's attacking flair. For Oyarzabal, however, staying away from the spotlight has always been part of his character. Just

Ronaldo Smashes Historic Records in 5-0 Portuguese Demolition

Defying Father Time Cristiano Ronaldo absolutely humiliated his critics today. He destroyed the Uzbekistan defense during a brutal 5-0 World Cup victory. The Portuguese captain scored exactly six minutes into the match. Joao Cancelo delivered a perfect cross from the right wing. Ronaldo swept the ball home effortlessly. He officially became the first man to score in six different World Cups. He refuses to let age slow his terrifying production. Dethroning a National Legend Ronaldo refused to stop after his historic opening strike.

FIFA World Cup 2026 June 17 schedule, live match…

The FIFA World Cup 2026 enters its sixth day on June 17, with some of football’s biggest stars finally beginning their campaigns. Fans around the world will be watching as Argentina, France, Portugal, Norway, Austria, and Jordan take the field in a packed schedule featuring five exciting matches across Groups I, J, and K. Key Matches on Day 6 With Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland all in action, Day 6 promises plenty of drama, goals, and memorable moments. France

When will Ronaldo and Messi play their first FIFA…

For almost 20 years, the world of football has been dominated by two legendary figures: Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The FIFA World Cup 2026 is expected to be the final opportunity for these icons to compete on football’s grandest stage. Despite a tournament featuring 48 nations and a new generation of rising stars, much of the spotlight continues to shine on the two players who have shaped modern football. Now aged 39 and 41, Messi and Ronaldo are widely believed to be

Ronaldo leads Al Nassr to Saudi league title with…

Cristiano Ronaldo fired in two goals to secure Al Nassr the Saudi Pro League title on the final day of the season thanks to a 4-1 victory against Damac, with Sadio Mane and Kingsley Coman also netting for Jorge Jesus's side. With the victory, Al Nassr ended on 86 points, two ahead of local rivals Al Hilal, who beat Al Fayha 1-0 but were forced to settle for second place. The victory sees Al Nassr win their first league title since 2019, the

Cristiano Ronaldo starts 2025 with a historic goal

Dubai: Age is no object to Cristiano Ronaldo.  The Portuguese man got things going early in the new year by scoring for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, a first goal by a footballer in his career.  A record-breaking streak   Cristiano Ronaldo made his first start in nearly a month after he scored a penalty as his side won 3-1 against Al Okhdood on Thursday. It was his 917th goal in his professional career and now has 60 goals from 60 Saudi

Ronaldo Red Card: Saudi Super Cup Drama

In the realm of football, few names resonate as profoundly as Cristiano Ronaldo. His exploits on the field have earned him adoration and acclaim, cementing his status as one of the greatest players in the sport's history. Yet, even legends encounter moments of adversity, as was evident in a recent Saudi Super Cup semifinal clash that unfolded in Abu Dhabi. In a match brimming with tension and intensity, Ronaldo found himself at the center of a contentious incident that marred an otherwise enthralling

Ronaldo’s UAE Return: Messi Chants Fill Stadium

Cristiano Ronaldo's Return: Fans Enthralled as Messi Chants Echo Stadium In 2017, Cristiano Ronaldo's heroics led Real Madrid to victory in the FIFA Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi. Now, years later, Ronaldo finds himself back in the UAE, this time representing Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr against Al Ain FC in an AFC Asian Champions League quarterfinal showdown. Expectations were high as fans anticipated the arrival of the five-time Ballon d'Or winner, hoping to witness his magic on the field. While some

MUFC’s Ultimate Spot-Kick Ace: Choose Your Winner!

The article explores the question of who would be the best penalty taker for Manchester United, past or present, in a life-or-death scenario. The candidates considered include Bruno Fernandes, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Denis Irwin, and Eric Cantona. Bruno Fernandes, with a success rate of 87.5% and 28 successful penalties since joining the club four years ago, is highlighted as a strong contender. Cristiano Ronaldo, despite famously missing in the 2008 Champions League final shootout, boasts an 84% success rate from the

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi club Al-Nassr hires Portuguese coach Luís…

Cristiano Ronaldo got a new club coach on Thursday when Al-Nassr announced it hired his fellow Portuguese Luís Castro. The Saudi Arabian club confirmed the appointment from a preseason training camp in Portugal. The length of the coach’s contract was not disclosed. Castro is the latest coaching hire this week in the cash-rich Saudi Pro League, following Jorge Jesus at Al-Hilal and Steven Gerrard at Al-Ettifaq. The 61-year-old Portuguese is best known for his two seasons in Ukraine with Shakhtar Donetsk including home

Cristiano Ronaldo scores winner in record 200th game for…

Cristiano Ronaldo became has become the first men’s football player to make 200 international appearances and celebrated that milestone by scoring the winning goal in the 89th minute as Portugal beat Iceland 1-0 in a European Championship qualifier. Ronaldo scored the only goal in the game on Tuesday against Iceland, who played with 10 men after Willum Willumsson was sent off with 10 minutes to go in the Euro 2024 qualifier. Overtaking Kuwait forward Bader Al-Mutawa’s 196-cap record in March, the 38-year-old Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo takes legal Step to protect his wealth…

According to a report by Portuguese TV Show 'TV Guia', Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez have a secret agreement in place in case they part ways in the future. The pair have been in a long-term relationship since 2016 and are tipped to get married at one point in time. However, they reportedly have a prenup in place just in case of a breakup. The report says that Ronaldo can protect his massive wealth from his partner due to this agreement. However, this

Cristiano Ronaldo’s New Destination? After failing in Arabia

Cristiano Ronaldo has had a first season in Arabia that has certainly fallen short ofexpectations. Although the Portuguese striker was one of Al Nassr's top scorers, theclub was not able to win the Saudi Pro League. Now, the player surprises everyoneand confirms his new destination for next season. Cristiano Ronaldo, 38 years old, is in a physical condition that certainly still allows him to compete in a European team. In that sense, the Portuguese footballer begins to assess the options he has for

Cristiano Ronaldo Sends a Plane full with Care Package…

Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a plane full of care packages to earthquake victims in Syria and Turkey, according to the Daily Mail. The Portuguese had paid for tents, food packages, pillows, blankets, beds, baby food, milk and medical supplies to be sent to victims of the disaster. On February 6, a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake rocked several parts of southern Turkey and Syria, resulting in the loss of thousands of human. As per the Marca, this donation is valued at $350,000. Ronaldo’s latest act

Cristiano Ronaldo Attends Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury Boxing…

Al Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo was seen attending the Jake Paul’s boxing match vs Tommy Fury at the Diriyah Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Sunday night. The Portugal forward was at the area with his eldest son. The crowd in the arena outside Riyadh also included comedian Kevin Hart and a collection of boxers including Mike Tyson, Deontay Wilder, Devin Haney and Tyson Fury, who had publicly urged his younger sibling to interrupt Paul’s career with a knockout. Ronaldo looked relaxed as

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema nominated for…

FIFA World Cup 2022 finalists Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe have been nominated for the FIFA Best Men's Player Award 2022. Two-time winner Cristiano Ronaldo has failed to feature on FIFA's Best Men's Player shortlist. After headlining the FIFA World Cup 2022 final in Qatar, Paris Saint Germain (PSG) superstars Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe have been nominated for the FIFA Best Men's Player Award 2022. The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has shortlisted the candidates for the upcoming edition of The

Ronaldo Arrives in Saudi Arabia ahead of Unveiling by…

Portugal’s footballing superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has arrived in Riyadh ahead of his grand unveiling before thousands of fans at Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr club. After sealing a deal estimated at more than 200 million euros ($213m), the 37-year-old touched down in the Saudi Arabian capital late on Monday, according to Al Ekhbariya state-run TV. The five-time winner of the Ballon d’Or is staying at a luxury hotel in the city with a large entourage. “He brought a big team of assistants and even

Cristiano Ronaldo To lead Portugal Squad Into World Cup…

Cristiano Ronaldo will lead Portugal into World Cup 2022 after Fernando Santos named the veteran forward in his 26-man squad on Thursday. The Manchester United striker, 37, has not been first choice for his club this season but will be part of his country's bid to win the tournament for the first time in their history. Ronaldo, the captain and all-time leading goalscorer in men's international football with 117 strikes, has plenty of younger team-mates in support in attack, including Atletico Madrid's Joao

Ronaldo Not in Man United Squad For Chelsea Trip

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo will not be in their squad for Saturday's Premier League game at Chelsea, the club said in a statement on Thursday. Ronaldo, an unused substitute in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur, walked down the tunnel with a few minutes of the match remaining after being left on the bench again by manager Erik ten Hag. "Cristiano Ronaldo will not be part of the Manchester United squad for this Saturday’s Premier League game against Chelsea," United said. "The

Manchester United could let Cristiano Ronaldo leave in the…

Manager Erik ten Hag's public stance has been that Ronaldo, 37, is not for sale and is part of his plans. However, senior figures have been alarmed at how quickly the overwhelmingly positive feelings around the camp generated during a successful pre-season tour to Thailand and Australia have disappeared. The Portuguese has a year left on the contract he signed when he returned to the club from Juventus less than 12 months ago, but wants United to let him leave this summer. While