Cristiano Ronaldo completed a rare 90 minutes on Portugal’s bench on Sunday as coach Jorge Jesus explained why he abandoned plans to introduce the captain during their 2-1 victory over Norway in the UEFA Nations League. Ronaldo was named among the substitutes in Oslo but did not feature, making...
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The countdown to the 2026 Ballon d’Or is underway, with the final 30 nominees for the men’s award due to be announced on Tuesday, September 8. The 70th Ballon d’Or ceremony will be held in London on October 26, when the next winner of football’s most prestigious individual prize...
Cristiano Ronaldo did not need long to remind everyone of what he can still do. Returning to competitive football for the first time since Portugal’s 2026 World Cup campaign, the 41-year-old stepped off the bench and scored for Al Nassr in their 4-0 win over Al Riyadh on Friday,...
Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted that the end of his remarkable football career could be closer than many expected, saying the current season will “probably” be his last. The Portugal captain made the revelation in an interview with Vogue, where he spoke about his plans beyond football and his desire...
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez are now husband and wife, almost 10 years after their relationship began. The couple got married in a private civil ceremony in Cascais, Portugal, on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, with their five children reportedly among those present. The marriage comes exactly a year after...
Spain booked their place in the World Cup quarter-finals with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Portugal, ending Cristiano Ronaldo’s final appearance at the tournament. Substitute Mikel Merino scored the decisive goal in first-half stoppage time after being set up by fellow substitute Ferran Torres. The tightly contested last-16 clash...
Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted he still has plenty to offer Portugal, admitting he is no longer the player he once was but declaring, “I am not doing too bad,” after helping his country reach the World Cup Round of 16 with three goals. Speaking ahead of Portugal’s clash with...
Portugal are through to the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup after seeing off Croatia 2-1 in a tense knockout clash, with Cristiano Ronaldo making history on the night. The Portugal captain scored his first-ever goal in a World Cup knockout match, a strike that also made...
Cristiano Ronaldo’s bid for a dream start to his record-equalling sixth FIFA World Cup appearance ended in disappointment as Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday. Portugal took an early lead through Joao Neves, who headed home Pedro Neto’s cross in...
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, a new analysis has recorded the Instagram follower counts of all 1,244 players across all 48 World Cup squads, revealing which players and nations command the greatest social media — and what that reach is worth in estimated commercial earnings per sponsored post. HIGHLIGHTS You can...
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has expressed a strong desire to share the pitch with two of football’s biggest names, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar, at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing it as a dream scenario on football’s grandest stage. The French national team captain believes the upcoming tournament...
Al Nassr are Saudi Pro League champions after a 4-1 win over Damac FC on the final day of the season. They needed the win to seal the title and they delivered when it mattered, ending a seven-year wait for the league crown. It is also the first league...
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 970th career goal on Tuesday night as Al Nassr claimed an important Saudi Pro League win over Al Ahli. The Portuguese forward got on the scoresheet in the 76th minute to put Al Nassr ahead in a tense contest between two of the league’s biggest...
Wayne Rooney has caught attention in football circles after admitting he has “never seen” Neymar as a “top, top player” on the level of Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo. The former England captain made the comment on The Overlap, talking about players he sees as part of football’s absolute...
Cristiano Ronaldo will not be part of Portugal’s squad for next week’s friendly games as he continues to recover from injury. According to Fabrizio Romano, discussions between Al‑Nassr and Portugal’s backroom staff led to the decision to prioritise the forward’s full recovery over playing in the friendlies. The cautious...
Al-Nassr have confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo suffered a hamstring injury during their recent Saudi Pro League clash with Al-Fayha. The club shared the update on its official X account after the match, confirming the Portuguese star has already begun treatment. In the statement, Al-Nassr said:“Cristiano Ronaldo has been diagnosed...
United States President Donald Trump hosted Lionel Messi and members of Inter Miami CF at the White House in celebration of the club’s MLS Cup triumph. Images shared on social media by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano showed Messi alongside teammates during the visit to the presidential residence in Washington,...
Cristiano Ronaldo has completed the purchase of a 25 percent stake in Spanish club Almeria, moving further into football ownership. The deal makes the former Real Madrid and Manchester United forward a minority shareholder in the club, which currently competes in Spain’s second division and is owned by a...
At 41, Cristiano Ronaldo is still deciding games. The Portuguese forward scored twice as Al-Nassr FC defeated Al-Hazem FC 4–0 on Saturday night to return to the summit of the Saudi Pro League. Ronaldo put Al-Nassr ahead in the 13th minute, finding space inside the box and finishing low...
Age continues to be just a number for Cristiano Ronaldo. The football icon was once again on target on Friday night as Al Nassr FC secured a 2–0 victory over Al Fateh SC in the Saudi Pro League. Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 18th minute, calmly slotting the...