Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo brace takes Nassr to brink of Asian CL quarters

Al Nassr captain Ronaldo had looked destined to endure a hugely frustrating game following a series of missed opportunities in the first half at Al Bayt Stadium.

AFC Champions League / Ronaldo strikes as Al Nassr thump Al Ain

The Portuguese star, without a goal in his past three appearances for the Saudi Arabian side, netted the second of the hosts' goals at Al Awwal Park in Riyadh.

Ronaldo misses penalty as Al Nassr eliminated from King’s Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo missed a stoppage-time penalty and his Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr were eliminated from the King’s Cup in a 1-0 loss to Al Taawoun.

Vinicius favourite for Ballon d'Or in post-Messi and Ronaldo era

The men's shortlist for the 2023/24 edition of the prestigious individual award is the first since 2003 to feature neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo who hoovered up the prize 13 times between them.

'Unique' Ronaldo an example to everyone, says Martinez

Martinez assured his fans that Ronaldo will be involved against Scotland.

I don't care about individual records anymore: Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo insists he is focused on being the perfect team member at Saudi side Al Nassr rather than collecting more individual accolades in the twilight of his career.

Ronaldo helps Al-Nassr deliver win in Pioli's first Asian Champions League game

Ronaldo, making his first appearance in the rebranded Asian Champions League having missed last week's 1-1 opening draw against Iraqi club Al Shorta, had a goal disallowed for a narrow offside at the beginning of the second half.

Petit softens his stance on Ronaldo’s ego

However contradictory, Petit's remarks capture the delicate balance between ego and excellence.

Ronaldo's Al Nassr appoint ex-Milan coach Pioli

His Portuguese predecessor Castro was the third coach to depart Al Nassr since Ronaldo's groundbreaking arrival in early 2023.

November 30, 2022
November 30, 2022

Ronaldo misses Portugal training ahead of South Korea clash

Cristiano Ronaldo did not train with his Portugal team-mates on Wednesday ahead of their final World Cup group game against South Korea.

November 28, 2022
November 28, 2022

Ronaldo and Messi’s chess photoshoot: 5 interesting facts you didn’t know

On November 19 luxury brand Louis Vuitton released a new brand campaign featuring the two greatest legends of the football world, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. With no ball in sight, both players appeared to be engrossed in an intense game of chess on top of a chequered Louis Vuitton suitcase. When we say, this one photo quite literally broke the internet in a matter of hours, we are not exaggerating. However, it turns out that there is much more to this photo than meets the eye. Curious yet?

November 26, 2022
November 26, 2022

Top football players with the most lavish vs most humble lifestyle

There is no doubt that the lifestyle of international footballers is one that never ceases to amaze. In addition to winning matches, popular athletes also land themselves various lucrative brand deals and endorsements that easily place them among the highest earners in the world. However, while some players may choose to spend lavishly, others prefer the simpler things in life.

November 25, 2022
November 25, 2022

Ronaldo relishes 'beautiful moment' with new World Cup record

Cristiano Ronaldo said he was "very proud" to have become the first player to score in five men's World Cups as he helped Portugal to a 3-2 victory over Ghana on Thursday at the start of their campaign in Qatar.

November 24, 2022
November 24, 2022

Dream houses: 5 most beautiful houses of footballers

We know that football players work extraordinarily hard to reach the heights of success and the payment they receive for it often makes us feel extraordinarily poor. Not only do we swoon over their lifestyle, some footballers’ tastes, as reflected in their homes, have left us speechless more than once. So, here are 5 most beautiful houses of footballers that make us wish we could live there:

November 24, 2022
November 24, 2022

The Ronaldo conundrum

Cristiano Ronaldo’s astonishing record speaks for itself: 117 goals in 191 appearances for Portugal mean the 37-year-old remains all-but undroppable for Fernando Santos as the 2016 European champions gear up for their challenge in Qatar.

November 23, 2022
November 23, 2022

Ronaldo banned and fined for smashing fan's phone

Cristiano Ronaldo, who left Premier League side Manchester United by mutual agreement on Tuesday, has been suspended for two matches by an independent regulatory panel for smashing a teenage fan's phone after a defeat at Everton last season.

November 23, 2022
November 23, 2022

Ronaldo seeks new club after Man Utd exit

Cristiano Ronaldo is searching for a new team after a tumultuous few hours at Manchester United, during which they announced the superstar forward was leaving and the club could be sold.

November 22, 2022
November 22, 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo to leave Manchester United

Cristiano Ronaldo's controversial second spell at Manchester United is to end with "immediate effect", the Premier League giants announced Tuesday.

November 22, 2022
November 22, 2022

Top 7 footballers we say goodbye to in FIFA World Cup 2022

The biggest names in world football will be eyeing the ultimate glory of winning the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, but it will also be the last one for some of the legends of the game who have enthralled us with their timeless football skills, leaving a void that will be hard to fill.