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Ronaldo to dazzle Dubai tonight as Al Nassr faces…

UAE football fans are in for a treat as they have already witnessed Brazilian striker Neymar tear it up in an Asian Champions League clash featuring Al Hilal versus the UAE’s Al Ain.  Tuesday will be a big day for football as global superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo will make a return to the pitch as he leads Al Nassr against Esteghlal FC of Iran in another thrilling encounter.  In a last minute move, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) ordered Esteghlal to find a neutral
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Cristiano Ronaldo makes history, first to surpass one billion…

Cristiano Ronaldo is undoubtedly the biggest name in the world of football today. There has always been a back and forth of followers within the celebrity figures on Instagram, but Ronaldo's achievement is unmatched by anyone at least for now being the first human being to have more than a billion followers across all social media streams. Apart from emphasizing on the popularity of Ronaldo, this exceptional record has also given an insight on the changing dynamics of a superstar and the role
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Ronaldo scores late, Portugal beats Scotland

Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal's sub, grabbed a final mome­nt victory against Scotland when his team was behind. He­ helped his team ke­ep up their good beginning in the­ Nations League Sunday with a 2-1 victory.  Tying the score­ was Bruno Fernandes, before­ Ronaldo jumped into action in the last few mome­nts adding his career's 901st goal. Despite­ the surprise lead ahe­ad from a powerful goal by Scott McTominay at the seve­nth minute, Scotland missed out on their first win against Portugal since­ 1980. Howeve­r,
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Ronaldo gains 19 million YouTube followers quickly

Cristiano Ronaldo, renowned for his historic achievements on the football field, is now making waves off the field with his new official YouTube channel. Just hours after its launch, the channel has already amassed 19 million followers, showcasing Ronaldo’s massive online influence. This new venture highlights his ability to captivate audiences not only through his athletic prowess but also through digital media. The Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest YouTube channel, UR Cristiano, launched on August 21, has made an extraordinary impact. Within just

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
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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
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Ronaldo Returns in Al Nassr Friendly Loss

Cristiano Ronaldo made his return from injury as he started in Al Nassr's friendly match against Al Hilal on Thursday. The Portugal forward had been sidelined with a muscle problem, which had led to the postponement of Al Nassr's pre-season tour of China the previous month. Despite missing his team's 6-0 victory against Inter Miami on February 1, a match that would have seen him face off against Lionel Messi, Ronaldo was back in action for the Riyadh Season Cup exhibition final. However,
Most International Goal Scorer in Football

From Pele to Cristiano, Most international Goal Scorer in…

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, along with India’s Sunil Chhetri, are the top three active international goal scorers in men’s football. In an era of club football’s overwhelming popularity, scoring goals while donning the national jersey is still an experience every footballer yearns for. Then there are a few players who have experienced the feeling over and over again, etching their names in the history books. Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, with 122 goals in 198 matches and counting, has scored the most goals in international

Beckham hopes Ronaldo stays on at Man Utd

Manchester United are set to undergo major changes after another disappointing season but former midfielder David Beckham hopes Cristiano Ronaldo sticks around for at least another year. United's 4-0 hammering at Brighton & Hove Albion at the weekend means they cannot finish higher than sixth. The Old Trafford side have appointed Ajax Amsterdam manager Erik ten Hag to replace interim boss Ralf Rangnick from the end of the current campaign, with the Dutchman expected to revamp the squad during the close season. Ronaldo

Ronaldo hat-trick rescues Man United

Manchester United interim boss Ralf Rangnick, speaking to MOTD: "After we scored our second goal we should have made life easier for ourselves but we didn't. "We lost our structure and weren't aggressive enough. "It's about being clever and smart. All of a sudden it was 2-2 and David de Gea kept us in the game. But we definitely have to raise our play." On Cristiano Ronaldo's hat-trick: "We should not only rely on him. We played well at times but we sometimes

Cristiano Ronaldo ‘makes decision’ as Thomas Tuchel responds to…

Manchester United are likely to be able to call upon Cristiano Ronaldo's services next season as reports suggest he is determined to see out his contract at Old Trafford and play under the next permanent manager. Who that person will be remains to be seen, as Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has spoken about reports linking him to fill the vacant position at United amid the ongoing uncertainty at Stamford Bridge. Tuchel was speaking ahead of Chelsea's weekend fixture against Middlesbrough in the FA
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Middlesbrough Shock Tottenham, Manchester City Ease Into FA Cup…

Middlesbrough produced another FA Cup shock to extend Tottenham's long wait for silverware with a 1-0 win after extra time at the Riverside on Tuesday, while Manchester City eased into the last eight with a 2-0 victory at Peterborough. Middlesbrough produced another FA Cup shock to extend Tottenham's long wait for silverware with a 1-0 win after extra time at the Riverside on Tuesday, while Manchester City eased into the last eight with a 2-0 victory at Peterborough. Boro knocked out Manchester United
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Manchester United Escape With Draw After Anthony Elanga Pegs…

Anthony Elanga's late goal rescued Manchester United as they got away with a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the Champions League last 16 against Atletico Madrid. Manchester United were spared a damaging and deserved defeat by Atletico Madrid on Wednesday as Anthony Elanga's late goal rescued them a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the Champions League last 16. Atletico outplayed a sluggish United for the majority of the match at the Wanda Metropolitano and might have considered Joao Felix's
Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick believes club getting better despite FA Cup exit

Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick believes club getting better…

Manchester United interim boss Ralf Rangnick says the club are improving on the pitch despite the shock FA Cup exit to Middlesbrough. The Old Trafford defeat by Chris Wilder's Championship side ended any realistic hope of United winning their first domestic silverware since 2017. It was the fifth time in 11 games under Rangnick that United had failed to win. "I'm absolutely convinced we're playing on a higher level than we used to play a couple of weeks ago," Rangnick said. "Both in
Ronaldo nets hat-trick as Portugal rout Luxembourg

Ronaldo nets hat-trick as Portugal rout Luxembourg

A 58th career hat-trick from Cristiano Ronaldo helped Portugal stroll to a 5-0 home win over Luxembourg in Group A of World Cup qualifying on Tuesday. The treble, which meant Ronaldo became the first man to net 10 international hat-tricks, takes his tally to 115 international goals from 182 caps as he continues to pull away as the top men's international goalscorer of all-time. Victory ensures Portugal remain a point behind leaders Serbia, who moved onto 17 points with a 3-1 home win

Ronaldo Scores in 95th minute as Man Utd beat…

Cristiano Ronaldo scored an injury-time winner as Manchester United came from behind to beat Villarreal in an action-packed Champions League Group F contest. The repeat of last season's Europa League final, which the Spanish side won on penalties, looked to be heading for a draw after another disappointing United performance but summer signing Ronaldo stroked home from Jesse Lingard's lay-off to spark jubilant scenes at Old Trafford. However, visiting manager Unai Emery will be left wondering how his side did not come away

Cristiano Ronaldo: Man Utd match-winner brings reminder of glory…

The celebrations started in the 95th minute and continued for almost an hour after the full-time whistle. Manchester United needed some cheer, and they got it as Wednesday's Champions League match against Villarreal was won five minutes into stoppage time. "Viva Ronaldo" filled the air on a night reminiscent of the glory days - for both United and their match-winner. Cristiano Ronaldo enjoys playing in the Champions League. He provided further proof by delivering another unforgettable moment in the competition. The Portuguese superstar

Noble steps off bench for injury- time penalty -and…

Mark Noble stepped off the bench for an injury time penalty - and saw it saved - as Jesse Lingard's stunning late goal secured victory for Manchester United against his former club West Ham. Lingard, who spent a successful loan spell at London Stadium last season, appeared as a substitute in the second half and with two minutes remaining he cut on to his right foot and fired into the top corner. Further drama followed as Luke Shaw was adjudged to have handballed

No Messi, no Ronaldo: Champions League stage set for…

The Brazil international moved to France to win the individual prize, but he has yet to write himself into the history books in that way. The last time that the Champions League quarter-finals were played without either Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi, Neymar had celebrated his 13th birthday just two months previously. The Brazilian has come a long way since then. He has won domestic titles with Santos, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, and continental finals with the former two. He has also known

‘We’re attentive’ – PSG chief Leonardo responds to Messi…

Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo has responded to the club's links with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi, who is fast approaching the final few months of his current contract at Barcelona, has been tipped to call time on his illustrious 16-year career at Camp Nou this summer and make his way to PSG. Rumours that the Argentine's long-time rival Ronaldo could join him at Parc des Princes have surfaced this week, with Leonardo speaking out on the ongoing speculation during an interview with RMC