Cristiano Ronaldo

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.

Ronaldo misses Al Nassr draw in Asian Champions League opener

Al Nassr captain Ronaldo did not travel with the squad for the match in Baghdad, with the club issuing a statement a day before stating that the Portuguese superstar had been diagnosed with a viral infection.

February 27, 2024
February 27, 2024

Ronaldo to receive two-match ban for obscene gestures: Reports

Ronaldo was subject to chants of Lionel Messi from opposition supporters as Al-Shabab fans sang for his Argentine rival throughout the match,

February 26, 2024
February 26, 2024

Ronaldo criticised for appearing to make obscene gesture

The incident was not caught on television cameras, but some Saudi pundits said Ronaldo should be sanctioned.

February 22, 2024
February 22, 2024

Ronaldo scores as Al Nassr ease into quarters

Nassr, who won last week's first leg 1-0 thanks to a Ronaldo goal nine minutes from time, were the better side at Al Awwal Park and took the lead on 17 minutes through Portuguese winger Otavio.

February 15, 2024
February 15, 2024

Ronaldo's goal gives Al Nassr edge in Asian Champions League

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 21st goal of the season and his fourth in the Asian Champions League on Wednesday as his moment of magic proved decisive in Al Nassr beating Al Fayha 1-0 in an all-Saudi last 16 tie.

February 13, 2024
February 13, 2024

Saudi move all about money, not ambition: Kroos

Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos on Monday doubled down on his criticism of players moving to Saudi Arabia, due to the human rights situation in the country.

February 5, 2024
February 5, 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo turns 39 – 10 stunning ‘factos’ about the football icon

On his 39th birthday, here is a list of 10 amazing ‘factos’ about his incredible life.

February 2, 2024
February 2, 2024

Messi makes late cameo as Ronaldo-less Al-Nassr crush Inter Miami

Al Nassr crushed Inter Miami 6-0 as injury ruled Cristiano Ronaldo out of a much-hyped showdown with Lionel Messi, who was limited to a late substitute appearance in Thursday's friendly in Riyadh.

February 1, 2024
February 1, 2024

Ronaldo’s Al Nassr coach thanks Bangladesh fans

Luis Castro, Cristiano Ronaldo’s coach at Al Nassr, thanked the fans from Bangladesh for their “dedication and loyalty” towards the Saudi Pro League outfit. 

January 31, 2024
January 31, 2024

No Ronaldo in Di Maria’s all-time best eleven of teammates   

Argentina forward Angel Di Maria has snubbed five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo in his best eleven of players he has played with throughout his career when he named the lineup in an interview with TYC Sports yesterday. 

January 30, 2024
January 30, 2024

Clubs spent record $9.63b on int'l transfers in 2023

Clubs worldwide spent a record $9.63 billion on international transfers in 2023, an increase of nearly 50% compared to 2022, world soccer's governing body FIFA said in its Global Transfer Report published on Tuesday.