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.

May 21, 2022
May 21, 2022

Ronaldo to miss United's final game of season: report

Forward Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Manchester United's final game of the season away to Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday due to a hip injury, British media reported on Saturday.

May 3, 2022
May 3, 2022

Comfortable United win keeps their fuming fans in check

Manchester United took the sting out of their fans' latest protest against the Glazer family as they eased to a 3-0 win against Brentford on Monday.

September 12, 2021
September 12, 2021

Jersey Numbers in Football

In football, jersey numbers are often symbolic.

August 29, 2021
August 29, 2021

Should Manchester United Fans Feel Hopeful This Season?

OGS has set himself to bring the “United Way” back to the club.

April 8, 2020
April 8, 2020

Federer’s challenge to Cristiano, Kohli and other stars

Many athletes are putting a brave face on the coronavirus lockdown, converting garages and bedrooms into home gymnasiums and posting cheerful videos of themselves on social media keeping fit by "bench-pressing" their children.

March 12, 2020
March 12, 2020

Ronaldo’s Juventus teammate, Daniele Rugani coronavirus positive

Juventus defender Daniele Rugani has become the first Serie A player to test positive for coronavirus, the Turin side said on Wednesday.

March 6, 2019
March 6, 2019

‘Zidane was clever to leave when Ronaldo did’

Real Madrid were ousted from the Champions League by a young Ajax side last night at the Santiago Bernabeu after they had won the trophy for three straight seasons. Zinedine Zidane had been the protagonist of those wins but he left at the beginning of last season and Real have been suffering since then.

November 18, 2018
November 18, 2018

Ronaldo still very much part of Portugal team, insists coach

Portugal coach Fernando Santos insisted Saturday that superstar Cristiano Ronaldo remains a key part of his national team despite being left out of his Nations League squad, after the European champions became the first team to advance to the semi-finals of the competition.

October 11, 2018
October 11, 2018

'Rape allegation documents were altered’

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Las Vegas criminal defence lawyer said today that the documents cited in the media reports in relation to rape claims were ‘fabricated’ by hackers.

October 8, 2018
October 8, 2018

Ronaldo among first nominees for Ballon d'Or award

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo was among the first 10 nominees for the men's Ballon d'Or trophy announced on Monday, awarded by France Football magazine to the best player in the world.