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.

January 24, 2024
January 24, 2024

Al-Nassr postpone China friendlies as Ronaldo injured before Messi's Miami clash

The 38-year-old Ronaldo apologised to fans as he confirmed he was struggling with a fitness issue.

January 23, 2024
January 23, 2024

Ronaldo 'health reason' spurs sudden delay of two China matches

"For me, today is a sad day," Ronaldo told a Tuesday evening press conference, during which he apologised to Chinese fans.

January 21, 2024
January 21, 2024

I don’t believe in Ballon d’Or and FIFA Best anymore: Ronaldo 

Al Nassr superstar Cristiano Ronaldo said he ‘no longer believed’ in two of football’s greatest individual accolades after he won three awards at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai on Friday.

January 20, 2024
January 20, 2024

Imagine beating animals like Haaland, I am proud: Ronaldo

About to turn 39 in two weeks’ time, Cristiano Ronaldo said that he was proud to be able to beat the likes of Erling Haaland in terms of goals scored in the previous year.

January 20, 2024
January 20, 2024

Ronaldo says Saudi league 'more competitive' than French

Cristiano Ronaldo insisted Friday that the often derided Saudi Pro League was "more competitive" than French Ligue 1.

January 20, 2024
January 20, 2024

Benzema returns to 'furious' Saudi club 17 days late

French forward Karim Benzema has returned to Saudi Arabia 17 days after he was supposed to check back in with his club Al-Ittihad, a source close to the club told AFP on Friday.

January 14, 2024
January 14, 2024

Ronaldo effect? Saudi spending spree fuels Asian Cup hopes

Saudi Arabia hope that the influx of foreign stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar into their club football will help the national team win their first Asian Cup in 28 years.

January 3, 2024
January 3, 2024

Tickets for Ronaldo's 'China Tour' sell out in hours

Chinese football fans raced on Wednesday to snap up tickets to see Cristiano Ronaldo play a rare match in their home country, with multiple online platforms selling out within a few hours.

December 31, 2023
December 31, 2023

Defier of odds and age, CR7 finishes 2023 as top scorer

He will turn 39 next February. Approaching an age even long before which athletes are removed from their peak, Cristiano Ronaldo does not seem to be stopping any time soon.

December 12, 2023
December 12, 2023

Ronaldo says not done yet after 50th goal this year

"Great victory and I'm thrilled to announce my 50th goal in 2023," the 38-year-old Portuguese wrote on Instagram